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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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Fellowes to close former Trendway plant

Workplace furnishings giant Fellowes announced a number of changes to its Contract Furniture division, formerly known as Trendway, including the closure of the Holland, Michigan, production facility in 2024 and the discontinuation of a portion of its furniture product offerings, including systems, casegoods, filing, storage and tables.

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Stylex acquired by 9to5 Seating parent Flokk

Commercial furnishings manufacturer Stylex has been acquired by Flokk, a leading European office seating and furniture manufacturer. Stylex will continue to operate independently as a brand in the Flokk portfolio. Terms of the transaction, expected to close Jan. 31, were not announced.