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Karen M. Koenig has more than 30 years of experience in the woodworking industry, including visits to wood products manufacturing facilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia. As editor of special publications under the Woodworking Network brand, including the Red Book Best Practices resource guide and website, Karen’s responsibilities include writing, editing and coordinating of editorial content. She is also a contributor to FDMC and other Woodworking Network online and print media owned by CCI Media. She can be reached at [email protected]
FIGINO SERENZA (COMO), Italy - Finishing solutions specialist Giardina Group has acquired De Stefani Valerio & C snc, a sanding manufacturer based in Giussano, Italy.
Residential furniture orders dive 29% in March: Smith Leonard
As expected, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted new residential furniture orders, which dropped 29% in March compared to the same period a year ago, and 23% from February.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 29, 2020 | 5:01 pm CDT
Tip-over recall issued on Herman Miller, Design Within Reach dressers & cabinets
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission, in conjunction with Health Canada, Herman Miller and Design Within Reach, have issued a joint recall on certain models of Nelson and Lauki cabinets and dressers due to tip-over and entrapment hazards.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 29, 2020 | 10:56 am CDT
Con-Vey launches robotics & automation company
ROSEBURG, Ore. – 7robotics is a new robotics and automation company launched by Con-Vey Holdings.
Based in Roseburg, Oregon, 7robotics was started by the team at Con-Vey, a subsidiary of Con-Vey Holdings. “Con-Vey is known in the wood products industry as a high-quality material handling equipment supplier, but not known much outside that industry. We wanted to expand into new markets and felt that transition needed a new name,” said Dave Larecy, CEO of Con-Vey Holdings.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 28, 2020 | 10:29 am CDT
Last call for the Wood Industry 40 Under 40 Class of 2020
Last call for the Wood Industry 40 Under 40, honoring the next generation of industry professionals destined to make an impact on wood products manufacturing in North America. The deadline for nominations is June 8.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 27, 2020 | 1:33 pm CDT
Dorel relaunches Bridgeport contract furniture brand
Furniture provider Dorel Business announced it is relaunching its Bridgeport brand, featuring seating, tables, office and reception furniture for the education, hospitality office and storage markets.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 27, 2020 | 9:04 am CDT
Study: With or without virus, residential cabinet components outweigh commercial
A recent survey of component and dimension producers found while business has slowed due to COVID-19, the majority are still optimistic about 2020 sales, particularly in the residential markets.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 22, 2020 | 2:28 pm CDT
275 job cuts at Knoll blamed on COVID-19
EAST GREENVILLE, Penn. - Furniture giant Knoll Inc. said it will cut 275 jobs in order to further reduce operating expenses as it deals with "economic challenges and uncertainty resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the company's business."
The location of the job cuts was not disclosed but should be complete by the end of the third quarter. The move is expected to result in annualized savings of approximately $24 million. The announcement was included in Knoll's May 20 SEC filings.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 21, 2020 | 3:46 pm CDT
CIFF/CIFM Guangzhou dates announced, now single show
GUANGZHOU, China - The CIFF and CIFM Guangzhou shows will be held as a single combined show, scheduled to take place July 27-30 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex (Pazhou Complex) in Guangzhou, China.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 21, 2020 | 12:18 pm CDT
IKEA faces class-action suit on tip-over dressers
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against IKEA US Retail LLC and IKEA North America Services LLC, alleging the home furnishings company marketed and sold chests and dressers it knew were prone to tip-overs then failed to issue adequate notifications and refunds to customers following two recall announcements.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 20, 2020 | 12:27 pm CDT