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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 [email protected]
WASHINGTON - A ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey White vacates the Formaldehyde Rule extension dates and puts in limbo manufacturers of composite panels and products, including cabinetry, furniture and retail fixtures. A temporary stay on the vacate order has been granted and parties have until 4 p.m. on March 9 to confer on an alternative compliance date, and submit either a joint proposed submission or simultaneous briefs.
Closets Conference & Expo News
Are you ready for a connected factory? Learn about Industry 4.0
PASADENA, Calif. - Is your woodworking shop ready for Industry 4.0?
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 19, 2018 | 5:23 pm CST
England plans $31 million residential furniture expansion, will create 202 jobs
England Furniture will invest $31 million to expand its New Tazewell, Tennessee, residential furniture operation, creating 202 jobs.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 19, 2018 | 10:11 am CST
Harden Furniture recalls 82 workers to production
McCONNELLSVILLE, N.Y. — Less than a month after shuttering its doors, Harden Furniture has recalled 82 workers as the longtime residential and contract furniture maker resumes limited production at its McConnellsville, New York factory.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 15, 2018 | 5:29 pm CST
Eastern Panel Mfg. plans $1 million expansion
CHATHAM, Va. – Custom plywood manufacturer Eastern Panel Manufacturing Inc. has announced plans to invest $1 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Chatham, Virginia. The company will move into a nearby 55,000-square-foot facility and add 15 jobs.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 15, 2018 | 3:31 pm CST
Superior Cabinets named first lean certified manufacturer in Saskatchewan
Superior Cabinets has been named the first manufacturer in Saskatchewan to achieve Lean Certification, as presented by the Canadian Manufacturing & Exporters.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 13, 2018 | 3:37 pm CST
Home Furnishings Resource Group pays $500,000 to settle antidumping suit
Home Furnishings Resource Group Inc. agrees to pay $500,000 to settle False Claims Act allegations relating to evaded customs duties.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 12, 2018 | 5:15 pm CST
Varidesk expands into educational market with Stand2Learn acquisition
DALLAS - Height-adjustable desk manufacturer Varidesk has acquired Stand2Learn, a producer of standing desks for elementary and high school students. Details of the transaction, announced Feb. 6, were not disclosed.
Since launching Varidesk in 2013, the company said its sit-stand desks and "Active Workspace" products can be found in more than 95 percent of Fortune 500 companies, as well as home offices around the world. The acquisition of Stand2Learn will allow it to now tap into the educational market.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 12, 2018 | 1:13 pm CST
Closets Conference & Expo News
What's trending in cabinetry & hardware? Acclaimed designers share their insight
What separates a good design from a mistake? Acclaimed designers Laurie Haefele and Knikki Grantham share their insight at the 2018 Cabinets & Closets Conference.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 9, 2018 | 12:17 pm CST
EPA issues final rule for small chamber formaldehyde testing of composite panels
WASHINGTON, DC - The Environmental Protection Agency has amended the testing methods for the Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products to allow for small chamber testing. The update on the small chamber correlations was published in the Feb. 7 Federal Register and is effective immediately.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 8, 2018 | 2:32 pm CST