Read More Articles by Karen Koenig
Karen
Koenig
Editor
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]
HIGH POINT, N.C. - New furniture orders dropped 5% in November compared to the same period a year ago, marking the third time in four months there's been a year-over-year decline, said Smith Leonard in the latest Furniture Insights survey of residential furniture manufacturers and distributors.
Lumber company fined $26,000 for cutting state timber
DES MOINES – Moravia Hardwoods LLC has been fined nearly $26,000 for cutting more than 100 trees in Iowa state forestland.
According to the Attorney General's office, in late 2013 private landowners sold to Moravia Hardwoods the rights to harvest timber on their property, which abuts the Chariton Unit of Stephens State Forest. Moravia Hardwoods marked the trees it wanted, and then directed loggers to cut the trees. One of the loggers testified he cut only marked trees but discovered he was cutting on state land and informed Moravia.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
January 30, 2020 | 6:48 pm CST
Arauco to close Moncure particleboard line, invest in MDF millwork
Arauco will close its particleboard line in Moncure, North Carolina, effective April. The MDF line will be integrated with a moulding line to create an advanced MDF millwork operation.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
January 30, 2020 | 10:42 am CST
Contract furniture testing facility opens in Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – TÜV Rheinland will open a furniture testing facility in Kentwood, Michigan to help manufacturers comply with requirements for office furniture established by ISO, BIFMA, and European certification authorities.
The global company specializes in testing, inspection and certification services.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
January 29, 2020 | 5:18 pm CST
Property Brothers Drew & Jonathan Scott to host American Home Furnishings HOF ceremony
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Entrepreneurs, authors, and TV personalities Drew and Jonathan Scott will host the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Induction Celebration on Oct. 18 during the High Point Market.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
January 29, 2020 | 2:46 pm CST
Freres Lumber installs first horizontal plywood press in North America
Freres Lumber said it is already reaping benefits after installing the Taihei horizontal hot press for laminating plywood after the gluing and prepressing processes.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
January 28, 2020 | 5:24 pm CST
84 Lumber opens components plant, appoints Kucera manufacturing VP
EIGHTY FOUR, Pa. – Citing the increasing demand for engineered and manufactured wood products on the East Coast, 84 Lumber has opened a dedicated components plant in New Britain, Pennsylvania.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
January 28, 2020 | 3:24 pm CST
Twin Star Home acquires outdoor furniture maker TK Classics
Residential furnishings manufacturer Twin Star Home has acquired TK Classics, a designer and manufacturer of outdoor furniture, including upholstered seating, dining tables, bars and accessories. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
January 28, 2020 | 2:33 pm CST
Trendsetting flooring on display at Domotex USA
ATLANTA – Global flooring trends will be on display at Domotex USA. Organized by Hannover Fairs USA, the show takes place Feb. 5-7 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
January 28, 2020 | 11:16 am CST
MEM Industrial announces partnership with TecnoMueble Mexican woodworking show
A new partnership between the organizers of MEM Industrial and TecnoMueble Internacional was announced Jan. 22 during the annual MEM Industrial woodworking show in México City.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
January 27, 2020 | 5:24 pm CST