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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].
Appalachian Millworks & Cabinetry, LLC has received a $400,000 loan from Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority to assist the custom cabinetry, flooring and millwork manufacturer in the relocation and renovation of its facility as well as to streamline production.
Genesis Products acquires Native Hardwoods' Solid Surface division
Genesis Products says the acquisition will double its production capacity of solid surface countertops and elevate its position in the RV market.
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Karen M. Koenig,
August 9, 2022 | 4:27 pm CDT
EBSU acquires Eurorite Cabinets, expands market reach
Quebec-based residential cabinet manufacturer EBSU increases its size and scope with the acquisition of Eurorite Cabinets Ltd, a large manufacturer of cabinetry, closets and storage solutions located in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia.
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Karen M. Koenig,
August 2, 2022 | 4:32 pm CDT
Residential furniture orders fall 41% in May YOY, but numbers 'can be misleading'
Year-to-date new residential furniture orders were down 25% from last year, but 2% higher than pre-pandemic 2019 figures.
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Karen M. Koenig,
August 2, 2022 | 10:12 am CDT
Component sales projections remain strong: Exclusive report
Residential remains the top segment for the industry, but commercial is regaining strength. More details in this exclusive components benchmark study.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 20, 2022 | 1:58 pm CDT
Woodworking Industry 40 Under 40
Slideshow: Meet the 2022 Wood Industry 40 Under 40
View the slideshow and read the stories behind this year's standout class of Woodworking Network 40 Under 40 honorees.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 18, 2022 | 12:12 pm CDT
Brown Wood Products acquires Industrial Wood Products of CT
Brown Wood Products has acquired the assets of Industrial Wood Products, a supplier of custom wood components to OEM manufacturers based in Windsor, Connecticut.
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Karen M. Koenig,
July 5, 2022 | 7:43 am CDT
Residential furniture orders continue to slide in April: Furniture Insights
New residential furniture orders in April continued to slide, marking a fourth straight month of year-over-year double-digit declines according to the latest issue of Furniture Insights. However, compared to April 2019 orders grew by 4%.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 30, 2022 | 2:14 pm CDT
UFP's PalletOne acquires 50% stake in Dempsey Wood Products
PalletOne said its investment in Dempsey Wood Products will help it secure and grow a critical long-term supply source.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 28, 2022 | 10:40 am CDT
Cefla Finishing North America appoints Scazziota new managing director
Cefla Finishing has appointed Giuseppe Scazziota as managing director over North America. The company is a leading supplier of finishing, decoration, and digital printing solutions.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 24, 2022 | 9:02 am CDT