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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]
KIRCHLENGERN, Germany – Dr. Andreas Hettich has left his operational management post at Hettich Holding GmbH & Co. oHG and joined the Hettich Group Advisory Board as chairman. The move by Hettich, a fourth-generation company shareholder, was effective Jan. 1.
Resolute Forest to acquire Conifex Timber's 3 U.S. sawmills
The $163 million acquisition includes mills in Cross City, Florida, and Glenwood and El Dorado, Arkansas. Plans call to reopen the recently idled El Dorado facility.
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Karen M. Koenig,
January 1, 2020 | 7:02 pm CST
$99 million wood pellet plant planned in Alabama
Construction of a $99 million wood pellet production plant is planned for Demopolis, Alabama, the second announced in the state in the last three months.
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Karen M. Koenig,
January 1, 2020 | 3:37 pm CST
Residential furniture orders drop 8% in October: Smith Leonard
"Choppy" can be used to characterize business in the residential furniture industry, says the analyst firm.
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Karen M. Koenig,
January 1, 2020 | 2:09 pm CST
Salon Industriel du Bois Ouvré
Arauco annonce des changements organisationnels
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Karen M. Koenig,
January 1, 2020 | 1:21 pm CST
Upholstered furniture flammability standard passed by House
The adoption of a federal upholstered furniture flammability standard is one step closer following passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of HR 2647, the Safer Occupancy Furniture Flammability Act (SOFFA).
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 18, 2019 | 4:18 pm CST
Made in America Seating separates from parent 9to5
Made in America Seating has announced it will continue operations as an independent business following its spinoff and the subsequent sale of former parent company 9to5 Seating to Flokk Group in November.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 13, 2019 | 1:57 pm CST
Arauco North America announces organizational changes
ATLANTA - Arauco North American President Pablo Franzini has announced organizational changes at the giant composite panel producer.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 12, 2019 | 4:23 pm CST
Ashley Furniture founder Ron Wanek to receive Horatio Alger Award
Ron Wanek, founder and chairman of Ashley Furniture Industries, will receive a 2020 Horatio Alger Award.
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Karen M. Koenig,
December 11, 2019 | 9:49 am CST
Woodworking industry experts offer forecasts for 2020
Predictions generally see flat to gradual growth in 2020, with stronger growth to follow.