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Karen
Koenig
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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 karen.koenig@woodworkingnetwork.com
The president of E.F. San Juan, Edward San Juan has helped grow the company into the widely recognized architectural moulding, millwork and cabinetry manufacturer it is today.
Software investment helps USA Millwork streamline operations
Completed May 2021, the two-year project involved developing a unified Microvellum library that could support all five of USA Millwork’s facilities, their various machines and production methods, and the construction standards required for each of the millwork markets served.

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Karen M. Koenig,
October 8, 2021 | 9:37 am CDT
Fishing for ideas to upcycle unused material? Here's one
DC Distributing has been donating discontinued and unusable PVC edgebanding to Fishiding, which then upcycles the product to create artificial habitats where fish can build beds, nests and spawning areas and protect the fry.

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Karen M. Koenig,
October 7, 2021 | 4:26 pm CDT
CalPlant files Chapter 11, seeks sale
The manufacturer of Eureka MDF has entered into a PSA while pursuing a sale of the company. CalPlant said it will continue to operate during the process without disruption to vendors, customers, or employees.

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Karen M. Koenig,
October 7, 2021 | 12:03 pm CDT
Sierra Pacific completes Seneca forest products acquisition
Sierra Pacific Industries has completed its acquisition of Seneca, giving the forest products producer more than 2.3 million acres of sustainably managed timberlands, 18 sawmills and eight renewable biomass energy cogeneration facilities, along with millwork and windows operations.

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Karen M. Koenig,
October 7, 2021 | 10:32 am CDT
11 marketing tips to grow sales: WOOD 100 Strategies for Success
Charitable endeavors, advertising, targeted promotions and social media are just some of the ways these WOOD 100 keep their company names and brands at the forefront of customers' minds.

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Karen M. Koenig,
October 6, 2021 | 4:02 pm CDT
28 good business practices: WOOD 100 Strategies for Success
Expansions, acquisitions, improved communications and changes in workplace procedures, are just a few of the ways these WOOD 100 firms grew sales and improved business during the pandemic.

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Karen M. Koenig,
October 6, 2021 | 11:21 am CDT
17 ways to enhance productivity: WOOD 100 Strategies for Success
Lean manufacturing, teamwork, training, new technology, and innovation are helping these woodworking manufacturers increase production while improving quality and efficiency.

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Karen M. Koenig,
October 6, 2021 | 10:17 am CDT
22 technology improvements that work: WOOD 100 Strategies for Success
Investing in technology can improve quality and speed production. What follows are some of the machinery and supply investments put in place by the 2021 WOOD 100.

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Karen M. Koenig,
October 4, 2021 | 9:45 pm CDT
5 hot products to grow sales: WOOD 100 Strategies for Success
Product innovations are opening doors to more business for this year's WOOD 100 companies. Now in its 32nd year, the WOOD 100: Strategies for Success highlights the innovative as well as tried-and-true initiatives put in place by 100 North American wood products manufacturers to grow their businesses.

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Karen M. Koenig,
October 4, 2021 | 9:17 pm CDT