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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].
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.
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
Mexico's woodworking industry: Facts & figures
What are the top Mexican states for woodworking, how much can you earn, and other industry data. View the infographic.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 2, 2025 | 4:55 pm CST
Canada's woodworking industry: Facts & figures
What are the top Canadian provinces for the various wood products industries and how much can you earn? View the infographic.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 2, 2025 | 4:39 pm CST
U.S. woodworking industry: Facts & figures
What are the top U.S. states for the various woodworking industry segments and how much can you earn? View the infographic.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 2, 2025 | 4:05 pm CST
AWI convention provides growth strategies & tips for architectural woodworkers
The Architectural Woodwork Institute's (AWI) annual convention brought together an estimated 300 North American architectural woodworkers and industry suppliers. Attendees shared workplace best practices, focusing on topics like leadership/management, workforce recruitment and retention, and manufacturing technology updates.
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Karen M. Koenig,
November 6, 2025 | 10:31 am CST
Residential furniture orders show August drop
New residential furniture orders fell 3% in August, compared to the same period in 2024, according to the October issue of Furniture Insights. New orders also dropped 3% compared to the month prior, according to Mark Laferriere, assurance partner at Smith Leonard, the accounting and consulting firm that produces the monthly report.
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Karen M. Koenig,
November 5, 2025 | 9:07 am CST
Indiana Furniture expands portfolio with new products & enhancements
With an eye on smart design and modern practicality, Indiana Furniture has added four new products to its portfolio and enhanced its popular Canvas and Gesso casegoods series.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 31, 2025 | 12:23 pm CDT
Forte Opening Solutions revamps structure, creates four business units
The major commercial door systems manufacturer announced a new business structure designed to strengthen its customer-centric strategy, drive operational agility, and enhance accountability across its operations in the United States and Canada.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 29, 2025 | 9:19 am CDT