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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]

Components, Hardware & Assembly

10 reasons to outsource dimension stock & wood components

1. Outsourced components can cost less than producing in-house. 2. You do not have to have the manufacturing capabilities or space in your own shop. 3. It allows you to take advantage of others’ expertise in design and manufacturing. 4. It can increase your productivity and efficiency in other areas. 5. It saves you time, allowing you to focus on more important things. 6. Outsourcing can reduce your capital expenditures.

Woodworking Industry News

Cabinet sales rise 6.7% in April: KCMA survey

RESTON, Va. - Cabinet sales rose 6.7% in April compared to the previous year's figures, boding well for the industry following last month's decline. According to participating members in the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association's (KCMA) monthly Trend of Business Survey, stock sales were up 13.5% and custom sales rose 11.7%, while semi-custom dropped 1.2% compared to the same period the prior year.