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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].
Caroline Hipple is the first woman to serve as board chair in the association’s 120-year history.
Wood components & industrial products: Facts & figures
View the infographic, plus 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 3, 2025 | 5:59 pm CST
Wood & laminate flooring industry: Facts & figures
View the infographic, plus trends, statistics and projections for the wood and laminate flooring industries. The category includes hardwood flooring, laminate/engineered flooring, plank, and parquet.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 3, 2025 | 4:04 pm CST
Windows & doors industry: Facts & figures
View the infographic, plus trends, statistics and projections for the windows and doors industry.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 3, 2025 | 2:00 pm CST
Closets & home storage industry: Facts & figures
View the infographic, plus 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, home offices and related products.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 3, 2025 | 12:23 pm CST
Architectural woodwork industry: Facts & figures
View the infographic , plus trends, statistics and projections for the architectural woodwork/millwork and related custom woodworking industries.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 3, 2025 | 11:45 am CST
Retail fixtures industry: Facts & figures
View the infographic, plus trends, statistics and projections for the retail fixtures industry. Category includes: display cabinets & cashwraps, POP & full store interiors, kiosks, endcaps, slatwall & systems.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 3, 2025 | 11:30 am CST
Residential furniture industry: Facts & figures
View the infographic, plus trends, statistics and projections for the residential furniture industry. The category includes wood & upholstered furniture, casegoods, RTA, home office, bedroom & youth furniture, and entertainment units.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 3, 2025 | 11:15 am CST
Contract furniture industry: Facts & figures
View the infographic, plus trends, statistics and projections for the contract furniture industry. Contract furniture includes: business/office furniture, government furniture, home office, school/education furniture, healthcare furnishings, institutional furniture, and hospitality furniture.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 3, 2025 | 11:00 am CST
Cabinets & countertops industry: Facts & figures
View the infographic, plus trends, statistics and projections for the cabinets and countertops industry. The category includes kitchen cabinetry, bath cabinetry/vanities, countertops and islands.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 3, 2025 | 10:48 am CST