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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

May cabinet sales up 1.6%: KCMA survey

Cabinet sales rose 1.6% in May compared to the previous year's figures, marking the second straight month of growth for the industry. According to participating members in KCMA's monthly Trend of Business Survey, stock sales were up 0.8%, semi-custom sales increased 0.3%, while custom sales rose 8.8% compared to the same period the prior year.

IWF News

Why woodworkers should attend IWF 2018

IWF, the International Woodworking Fair, is North America’s largest show for production and custom woodworkers involved in cabinet, furniture, architectural woodwork, closets and more. A showcase for woodworking technology and supplies, IWF takes place Aug. 22-25 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta