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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).
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Ashley Furniture expands distribution capacity
An Ashley furniture distribution center in the Spanaway-Frederickson, Wash., area is growing to more than a million square feet upon the completion of a new addition.
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Larry Adams,
January 11, 2023 | 11:20 am CST
November cabinet sales up nearly 15 percent
According to the KCMA's monthly Trend of Business Survey, participating cabinet manufacturers reported an increase in overall cabinet sales of 14.7% for November 2022 compared to the same month in 2021.
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Larry Adams,
January 10, 2023 | 12:46 pm CST
Kamps acquires one of the largest single site pallet operations in the nation
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Kamps Inc., one of the nation’s leading pallet organizations, has acquired the business of John Rock Inc., a multi-entity organization based in Coatesville, Pa., that is considered to be one of the one of the largest single-site pallet manufacturers in the country.
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Larry Adams,
January 10, 2023 | 11:56 am CST
JB Cutting names director of business development
To further accelerate its continuing growth, Michigan-based wood component manufacturer JB Cutting Inc. has appointed Lary Skow as director of business development.
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Larry Adams,
January 10, 2023 | 10:46 am CST
Bruder Office Furniture gears up for North American expansion
New York -- Bruder Office Furniture announced an expansion of operations and distribution throughout North America and Canada, and the company expects to grow in 2023.
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Larry Adams,
January 10, 2023 | 5:40 am CST
IWF contributes dollars to MiLL Academy woodworking training
The International Woodworking Fair, which is North America’s largest global wood industry technology and design event, is contributing $12,500 in unrestricted funds to the Manufacturing Industry Learning Lab (MiLL | Colorado Springs, Colorado), for the advancement of its mission to promote a stronger trade workforce in Colorado.
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Larry Adams,
January 9, 2023 | 11:58 am CST
Fifth-graders try cabinet building
Dura Supreme Cabinetry recently celebrated its 30th annual Kids Switch Day.
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Larry Adams,
January 7, 2023 | 8:07 am CST
Helping those in need take that Next Step
Sometimes the least of us just need a job. A West Michigan woodworking training program gives them that opportunity. And so much more.
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Larry Adams,
January 7, 2023 | 2:25 am CST
Cabinets certified to last
For nearly six decades, the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association has ensured that cabinets can withstand the abuse they endure every day in a typical household.
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Larry Adams,
January 6, 2023 | 5:10 pm CST