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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]
This marks AHF Products' fifth acquisition in less than five years and moves the company into a leading position in the fast-growing tile sector.
Lizzy Conley awarded WCA Diamond Credential
The program director of Cabinetmaking & Millwork at Madison College, Lizzy Conley is only the second person to earn the Diamond Credential from the Woodwork Career Alliance of North America.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 20, 2023 | 4:32 pm CDT
Cuisine Idéale receives $1.5 million expansion funding
The Quebec-based cabinet manufacturer received $1.5 million in financial assistance from the Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 20, 2023 | 11:18 am CDT
Arauco NA names Russ Jordan new president, other leadership changes
In conjunction with Russ Jordan's appointment as president, John Atkinson has been named vice president of Sales and Matt Swinnie is the new vice president of operations,
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 19, 2023 | 4:47 pm CDT
Flooring group completes 71st home with Gary Sinise Foundation
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 71st home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment). The R.I.S.E. program builds mortgage-free, custom, specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 19, 2023 | 3:15 pm CDT
Architectural woodworkers gain insights at annual meeting
AWI’s annual convention provided techniques for continued success.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 19, 2023 | 2:16 pm CDT
AWIEF awards 8 scholarships
The Education Foundation of the Architectural Woodwork Institute recently awarded eight scholarships for 2023 totaling $28,000 to students whose academic curricula are preparing them for careers in the architectural woodwork industry
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 19, 2023 | 8:31 am CDT
Closets Conference & Expo News
Registration opens soon for Closets Conference/Wood Pro Expo
Making its return to the Midwest, the co-located Wood Pro Expo and Closets Conference & Expo will open for registration in early November. The event takes place April 17-19, 2024, at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 18, 2023 | 11:06 am CDT
AWI to update finish carpentry standard, 3 others proposed
The Architectural Woodwork Institute will revise ANSI/AWI 0620 for Finish Carpentry/Installation and soon open for public comment three proposed draft standards — AWI 0642: Wood Paneling; AWI 1235: Specialty Casework; and AWI 0622.0646: Millwork & Wood Trim.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 16, 2023 | 4:32 pm CDT
Talking with Susan Pilato, Mantra Inspired Furniture: Wood Industry Market Leader
Recognized in 2023 as a Wood Industry Market Leader, Susan Pilato is the founder of Mantra Inspired Furniture, an innovative and award-winning contract furniture designer and manufacturer.
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Karen M. Koenig,
October 12, 2023 | 4:10 pm CDT