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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].
Cabinet sales rose 23.8% in September 2022 compared to 2021 figures, continuing the trend of year-over-year sales growth for the industry, according to participating members in the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association's monthly Trend of Business Survey.
Closet companies make the WOOD 100
Some members of the 2022 class of WOOD 100 share their strategies for success.
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Karen M. Koenig,
November 1, 2022 | 10:48 am CDT
New residential furniture orders fall in August: Furniture Insights
New residential furniture orders decreased 34% compared to August 2021 figures, marking the eighth straight month of year-over-year double-digit declines, according to the latest issue of Furniture Insights produced by Smith Leonard. Orders were down for 84% of the survey participants.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 31, 2022 | 3:26 pm CDT
Sherwin-Williams to acquire ICA wood coatings
Terms of the acquisition, announced Oct. 11, were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2022 following customary regulatory approvals, and ICA will become part of the Sherwin-Williams Performance Coatings Group operating segment.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 31, 2022 | 9:47 am CDT
WPMA hosts annual meeting, elects new board
The election of a new board, speakers and plant tours were among the highlights of the recent Wood Products Manufacturers Association annual meeting. Representatives from more than 35 companies attended the two-day event, held Oct. 5-6 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 24, 2022 | 9:38 am CDT
Interprint acquires Decotec Printing
The Spanish decor supplier will become IP Decor Spain.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 18, 2022 | 9:28 am CDT
Five to be inducted into American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame
2022 inductees are Michael Amini, chairman and CEO of Henredon Furniture Industries; John Gabbert, founder of Room & Board; Neil Goldberg, chairman and CEO of Raymour & Flanigan Furniture; and Stephen K. Pond, founding publisher of Furniture Today.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 17, 2022 | 11:43 am CDT
Cabinet Makers group to host national meeting in Nashville
The Cabinet Makers Association will celebrate its 25th anniversary on March 8-10 with a national conference in Nashville.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 17, 2022 | 11:00 am CDT
Woodworking Industry 40 Under 40
Woodworking millennials make their mark: 40 Under 40
Find out more about the 2022 Wood Industry 40 Under 40.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 7, 2022 | 4:59 pm CDT
Arauco to add MDF line in Mexico
The estimated $235 million USD project is expected to begin operation during the second quarter of 2025 and should add about 300,000 cubic meters of MDF production per year.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 7, 2022 | 4:21 pm CDT