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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]
New residential furniture orders were down for 84% of survey participants, according to the latest Furniture Insights by analyst Smith Leonard.
Woodworking Industry 40 Under 40
Slideshow: Meet the 2023 Wood Industry 40 Under 40
View the slideshow and read the stories behind this year's standout class of Woodworking Network 40 Under 40 honorees.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 30, 2023 | 4:39 pm CDT
Woodworking Industry 40 Under 40
Join the 40 Under 40 at the Leadership Reception
The 2023 class includes manufacturers and suppliers from all segments of the woodworking industry.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 16, 2023 | 5:18 pm CDT
CARB shifts NAF/ULEF exemption approval to third-party certifiers
Effective July 14, the California Air Resources Board will no longer process applications from composite panel manufacturers seeking no-added formaldehyde or ultra-low-emitting formaldehyde exemptions under ATCM 93120.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 16, 2023 | 10:16 am CDT
Accu-Router founder Todd A. Herzog has died
Woodworking industry icon and Accu-Router founder Todd Allen Herzog died Monday, June 12 following a short illness. He was 78 years old.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 15, 2023 | 4:00 pm CDT
Furniture industry moves forward
Despite economic concerns, many residential and contract furniture manufacturers are relatively optimistic.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 5, 2023 | 10:37 am CDT
Woodworking Industry 40 Under 40
2023 wood industry 40 Under 40: See who made the list
This year marks the eighth annual awarding of the 40 Under 40, which celebrates the next generation of industry professionals who are making an impact on wood products manufacturing in North America.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 2, 2023 | 7:13 am CDT
HNI finalizes Kimball International acquisition
The combined revenue of the two contract furnishing giants will be approximately $3 billion.
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Karen M. Koenig,
June 1, 2023 | 7:59 am CDT
Gemini Coatings acquires Rudd wood finishes
Gemini Coatings has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Rudd Co. Inc., whose brands include Rudd Wood Finishes and Glitsa Wood Floor Finishes.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 30, 2023 | 5:05 pm CDT
Weinig joins forces with Essetre
The strategic alliance will boost the companies' competencies in engineered wood technology.
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Karen M. Koenig,
May 17, 2023 | 11:58 am CDT