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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]

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Court vacates Formaldehyde Rule extension date, seeks options

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.

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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.