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Karen
Koenig
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Karen M. Koenig has more than 35 years of experience in the woodworking industry, including visits to wood products manufacturing facilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia. As senior editor, her responsibilities include writing and editing for Woodworking Network publications FDMC Magazine and Closets & Organized Storage Magazine, as well as the website. She also oversees many of Woodworking Network's special projects and programs, including Red Book: Resource Guide for Best Practice, FDMC 300, 40 Under 40, and the Wood Industry Market Leaders. She can be reached at [email protected].
A preview of LIGNA 2023, including a sneak peek at some of the woodworking innovations scheduled for display, was given to more than 60 journalists from around the world at a special event hosted by show co-organizer Deutsche Messe. The world’s largest woodworking event, LIGNA will be held May 15-19 at the fairgrounds in Hannover, Germany.
FDMC 300: Large firms continue gains
Combined sales for the FDMC 300 grew 18.7%, to an estimated $74.1 billion.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 17, 2023 | 12:47 pm CST
Record attendance projected at Mexican furniture show
An estimated 30,000 buyers and visitors will be in Guadalajara, Mexico for Expo Mueble International, Latin America's leading furniture and decoration fair. The show takes place Feb. 15-18 at Expo Guadalajara and is organized by the Association of Furniture Manufacturers of Jalisco.
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Karen M. Koenig,
January 25, 2023 | 12:12 pm CST
SurfPrep's Austin Jackson dies at 36
Well-known in the woodworking community, Austin Jackson was recognized in 2021 by Woodworking Network as a Wood Industry 40 Under 40.
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Karen M. Koenig,
January 24, 2023 | 2:21 pm CST
Is the residential furniture industry in a recession? Orders continue double-digit drop
October's 30% drop marks the 10th straight month of year-over-year double-digit declines, according to the latest issue of Furniture Insights produced by Smith Leonard.
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Karen M. Koenig,
January 4, 2023 | 10:12 am CST
Wood components & industrial products: Industry trends & projections
View the infographic with trends, statistics and projections for the wood components and industrial products industries. Wood components include: cabinet doors & drawers, furniture parts, mouldings & trim, turnings, dimension stock, stair parts & specialty items. Industrial Products include: pallets, reels, household utensils, crates, plus crossties and pellets.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 7, 2022 | 12:18 pm CST
Wood & laminate flooring: Industry trends & projections
View the infographic with trends, statistics and projections for the wood and laminate flooring industries.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 7, 2022 | 11:08 am CST
Windows & doors: Industry trends & projections
View the infographic with trends, statistics and projections for the window and door industry.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 7, 2022 | 10:01 am CST
Closets & home organization: Industry trends & projections
View the infographic with trends, statistics and projections for the closets and home organization industry. The category includes: walk-in and reach-in closets, garages, mudrooms, pantries, laundry rooms, and related products.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 7, 2022 | 9:11 am CST
Architectural & custom woodwork: Industry trends & projections
View the infographic with trends, statistics and projections for the architectural woodwork/millwork and custom woodworking industries.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 6, 2022 | 11:25 am CST