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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]
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Standard Furniture expands into stationary upholstery, acquires Albany Inds.
Standard Furniture Manufacturing Co. LLC is expanding into the stationary upholstered furniture market with its acquisition of Albany Industries Inc.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 8, 2018 | 2:34 pm CDT
Steelcase to acquire education furniture maker Smith System
Steelcase Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Smith System Manufacturing Co., a provider of preK-12 education furniture, for $145 million.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 8, 2018 | 10:40 am CDT
Master WoodCraft Cabinetry sold to acpi
Master WoodCraft Cabinetry has been acquired by acpi. The acquisition makes acpi the fourth largest kitchen cabinet manufacturer in the United States.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 7, 2018 | 12:55 pm CDT
Southern Motion to acquire Fusion residential furniture
Upholstered motion furniture manufacturer Southern Motion Inc. will acquire Fusion Furniture Inc., a producer of upholstered stationary furniture for the residential market.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 5, 2018 | 12:37 pm CDT
Masonite International acquires ASSA ABLOY wood door division: Graham & Maiman
Masonite International Corp. has acquired wood door manufacturers Graham Manufacturing Corp. and The Maiman Co. from ASSA ABLOY, a Sweden-based global producer of access doors. Terms of the June 4 acquisition were not disclosed.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 5, 2018 | 10:37 am CDT
New hollow core panel technology throws woodworkers a curve
Developed by CFM Group Inc., HCT eco-panels can be used for curved or flat construction of cabinetry, furniture, RV and airplane interiors, closets, decorative walls and other applications where design and weight are factors
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 1, 2018 | 11:06 am CDT
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.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 31, 2018 | 3:26 pm CDT
Wood components study reveals market trends
A look at the top markets for dimension and wood components and what products are popular.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 31, 2018 | 12:52 pm CDT
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.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 30, 2018 | 3:42 pm CDT