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Larry Adams is a Chicago-based writer and editor who writes about how things get done. A former wire service and community newspaper reporter, Larry is an award-winning writer with more than three decades of experience. In addition to writing about woodworking, he has covered science, metrology, metalworking, industrial design, quality control, imaging, Swiss and micromanufacturing . He was previously a Tabbie Award winner for his coverage of nano-based coatings technology for the automotive industry. Larry volunteers for the historic preservation group, the Kalo Foundation/Ianelli Studios, and the science-based group, Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST).
Würth Baer Supply Company has acquired Russell Plywood, headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, with an additional site in Wilmington, Delaware. The addition of Russell Plywood geographically expands Würth’s core woodworking business in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey, and continues to
Wellborn Cabinet names new CEO
Paul Wellborn, chairman of the board and president of Wellborn Cabinet, announced that the board of directors has appointed Dennis Easter as its Chief Executive Officer.
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Larry Adams,
March 18, 2024 | 12:13 pm CDT
Klaussner's final sell-off, the end of an era
The iconic Klaussner furniture brand is slowly winding with the latest news that an asset advisory firm is seeking offers to acquire the brand assets of the Klaussner home furnishings brand.
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Larry Adams,
March 18, 2024 | 10:58 am CDT
Mass timber manufacturer plans CLT plant in Oregon
PORTLAND, Oregon — A 250,000-square-foot cross-laminate timber facility is in the planning stages for a Willamette Valley, Oregon, site. Once completed, the facility is projected to produce an annual output of 100,000 cubic meters of finished CLT products and eliminate "pinch points" in the marketplace.
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Larry Adams,
March 18, 2024 | 8:55 am CDT
Indiana Furniture moves to new corporate headquarters
JASPER, Ind. — Indiana Furniture has relocated its corporate headquarters to 1919 Hospitality Drive in Jasper, Indiana. The company said the space is meant to put employees’ needs, and the company’s broad portfolio of office furniture, "front and center."This move comes about a year after transforming their manufacturing facilities, consolidating four plants onto one campus, and allows for the company’s entire business operations to be within a half-mile radius on the south side of the city.
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Larry Adams,
March 18, 2024 | 8:14 am CDT
Village Handcrafted Cabinetry unveils semi-custom product line
Village Handcrafted Cabinetry, which said it is renowned for its unparalleled ultra-custom seamless design process and commitment to locally sourced materials, has released its ts latest creation, the Reserve semi-custom line.
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Larry Adams,
March 15, 2024 | 10:07 am CDT
Interprint builds 10th production site in Turkey
Interprint, a leading manufacturer of decorative surfaces is expanding its international presence by building its 10th production site in Turkey.
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Larry Adams,
March 15, 2024 | 9:41 am CDT
Researchers can reveal illegal timber exports
A new method of timber analysis developed by researchers from the University of Gothenburg can "confidently identify the location in which the tree was harvested."
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Larry Adams,
March 14, 2024 | 1:30 pm CDT
Sauder partners on Utah-based eCommerce logistics
Kenco, a third-party logistics provider, announced that ready-to-assemble furniture manufacturer Sauder Woodworking Co. will relocate its Western eCommerce distribution center operations from Jurupa Valley, California, to the 3PL provider’s Ogden, Utah, facility.
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Larry Adams,
March 14, 2024 | 1:27 pm CDT
Mastercam appoints new president
Mastercam, the leading global provider of CAM software, announces the appointment of Susan Brandt as its new president, effective February 12
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Larry Adams,
March 14, 2024 | 12:57 pm CDT