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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).
The General Counsel of the Consumer Product Safety Commission sent a briefing memorandum and a ballot sheet to its Commissioners stating that “staff advises that the Commission could determine that ASTM F2057-23 satisfies STURDY’s requirements.”
Investment firm establishes InCompass Group for manufacturing sector holdings
Private equity investment firm establishes InCompass Group for manufacturing sector holdings that include Timesavers, Dubois Equipment Co., Randbright, Clausing Industrial, and UK-based Colchester Machine Tool Solutions.

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Larry Adams,
March 22, 2023 | 2:53 pm CDT
Diplomat’s successful evolution
The equipment creates a hum as soon as you enter the manufacturing space at the ClosetParts.com facility in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, outside of Philadelphia. CNC routers and panel saw, state-of-the-art banders and dedicated equipment such as a drill-and-dowel machine and a CAM machine are strategically placed throughout the facility to facilitate product flow and crank out closets and closet parts.

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Larry Adams,
March 22, 2023 | 12:31 pm CDT
NAR: Existing-home sales surged in February, ending 12-month slide
Existing-home sales reversed a 12-month slide in February, registering the largest monthly percentage increase since July 2020, according to the National Association of Realtors website.

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Larry Adams,
March 22, 2023 | 9:43 am CDT
Akhurst CEO retires and a new CEO is named
Akhurst Machinery, an equipment supplier for the North American woodworking market, has announced the retirement of its CEO and president, Eric Stebner.

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Larry Adams,
March 22, 2023 | 8:08 am CDT
Dura Supreme named a 'Best of Houzz' winner for 11th year in a row
Houzz Inc., a leading platform for home remodeling and design, awarded Dura Supreme Cabinetry its “Best Of Houzz” ranking for the 11th year in a row.

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Larry Adams,
March 21, 2023 | 4:39 pm CDT
Nations Cabinetry looks ahead to a bright finish
The nation’s largest tribal-owned cabinet company invests in technology and its workforce.

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Larry Adams,
March 21, 2023 | 1:21 pm CDT
Commerce Department releases preliminary affirmative scope ruling on cabinets imported from Malaysia and Vietnam
The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a preliminary affirmative scope ruling concerning wooden cabinets, vanities, and components (WCV) from China that are being shipped through Malaysia and Vietnam to evade the antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders on WCV from China.

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Larry Adams,
March 21, 2023 | 11:22 am CDT
International Day of Forests' 2023 theme is 'Healthy forests for healthy people'
Today, March 21, is the International Day of Forests (IDF). The theme for 2023 is 'forests and health.'

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Larry Adams,
March 21, 2023 | 8:46 am CDT
Six ways to prepare for cyber threats
Beyond the basic security steps, such as changing passwords and two-factor authentication, there are several more comprehensive recommendations to mitigate cyber exposures.

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Larry Adams,
March 17, 2023 | 11:41 am CDT