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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]

Woodworking Industry News

Residential furniture orders show 5% gain in May

HIGH POINT, N.C. - Residential furniture orders rose 5% in May compared to the year prior, marking five straight months of year-over-year growth, according to the latest Furniture Insights survey of residential furniture manufacturers and distributors from Smith Leonard. An estimated 63% of those surveyed reported an increase in new orders for May, compared to 79% which growth in April, the accounting and consulting firm reported. Year-to-date new orders remain 6% ahead of last year's figures for the same time period.

Woodworking Industry News

Broyhill, Thomasville parent Heritage Home Group faces millions in debt

HIGH POINT - The Chapter 11 filing by Broyhill and Thomasville & Co. parent Heritage Home Group shows estimated assets and liabilities in the range of $100 million to $500 million. Earlier today the residential furniture giant announced it had filed a petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to begin restructuring as it sells its remaining iconic brands.

WOOD 100 Honorees

Woodworkers: Share your success strategies in the WOOD 100

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Manufacturers of furniture, cabinetry, store fixtures, architectural woodwork, and other secondary wood and panel products can get their companies profiled in the 29th annual WOOD 100, an exclusive report that details the production, marketing and service strategies used to help North American businesses grow.