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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].
Design Mode Cabinetry will create 139 new jobs and invest $13 million in a manufacturing facility in Warsaw, North Carolina.
Announcing the 2022 wood industry 40 Under 40 honorees
This year marks the seventh annual awarding of the 40 Under 40, which celebrates the next generation of industry professionals who are making an impact on wood products manufacturing in North America.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 13, 2022 | 6:48 am CDT
10 tips to navigate IWF 2022
Plan ahead to get the most out of the show.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 10, 2022 | 2:57 pm CDT
Furniture manufacturers project sales gains: FDMC 300 special report
Supply chain and labor issues aside, the outlook is optimistic for both residential and commercial furniture makers.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 2, 2022 | 2:47 pm CDT
Slowdown continues for March new furniture orders: Smith Leonard
New residential furniture orders were down roughly 26% in March compared to 2021 figures, according to the latest Furniture Insights survey. Year-to-date orders were down 21%.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 31, 2022 | 4:33 pm CDT
Armstrong Flooring files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The flooring giant said it will continue fulfilling orders as it seeks a buyer.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 9, 2022 | 10:48 am CDT
Lewis Lumber and Milling expands into Pennsylvania, creates 100 jobs
The Tennessee-based hardwood flooring, moulding and components producer will invest approximately $15.2 million to renovate and equip the 100,000-square-foot facility.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 6, 2022 | 9:53 am CDT
ROOMI Group’s award-winning formula
At the architectural woodwork firm, tradition + technology = success.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 4, 2022 | 4:13 pm CDT
Architectural millwork and retail fixture manufacturers see gains: FDMC 300 special report
The steady rise in commercial and high-end residential projects bodes well for FDMC 300 firms.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 4, 2022 | 3:19 pm CDT
February residential furniture orders down, but 'not all that bad'
Although new orders fell 20% in February compared to 2021, it's "not all that bad" considering 2021 figures were up 24% over February 2020, the last month before the pandemic set in, said Ken Smith, managing partner at Smith Leonard.
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Karen M. Koenig,
April 29, 2022 | 3:16 pm CDT