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Karen M. Koenig has more than 35 years of experience in the woodworking industry, including visits to wood products manufacturing facilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia. As senior editor, her responsibilities include writing and editing for Woodworking Network publications FDMC Magazine and Closets & Organized Storage Magazine, as well as the website. She also oversees many of Woodworking Network's special projects and programs, including Red Book: Resource Guide for Best Practice, FDMC 300, 40 Under 40, and the Wood Industry Market Leaders. She can be reached at [email protected].
Rex Lumber Co. has announced plans to build a $110 million state-of-the-art softwood lumber manufacturing facility in Pike County, Alabama, creating more than 110 jobs.
C.R. Onsrud celebrates new fabrication center, tech expo event
TROUTMAN, N.C. - More than 140 woodworking professionals were on hand to mark the opening of C.R. Onsrud's new 55,000-square-foot fabrication center and kick off the technology provider's Expo2018 event. The technology expo took place Feb. 28 at the company's facility in Troutman, North Carolina.
Highlights of the day-long event included machinery demonstrations, trends and information, networking opportunities and a tour of the company's entire campus, including the new fabrication center.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 28, 2018 | 12:04 pm CST
Canfor plans $120 million Georgia sawmill
Canadian lumber giant Canfor Corp. has announced plans to build a $120 million (USD), state-of-the-art sawmill in Washington, Georgia.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 23, 2018 | 4:13 pm CST
Georgia-Pacific to build $135 million softwood lumber mill in Georgia
Georgia-Pacific announced it will build a 340,000-square-foot softwood lumber mill in Warrenton, Georgia. Construction of the $135 million technologically advanced facility is scheduled to begin this summer.
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Karen M. Koenig,
February 21, 2018 | 9:44 am CST
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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Karen M. Koenig,
February 20, 2018 | 11:01 am CST
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