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Larry Adams
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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).

Cabinets

26,298,720 minutes = 50 years = a life-long career

Dura Supreme Cabinetry just celebrated their Facilities Technician, Steve Anderson’s 50th anniversary at the company, a rare milestone. At Dura Supreme, it’s not so rare to have long-tenured employees with incredible milestones of 20, 30 or even 40 years. But with 50 years, Steve Anderson holds the tenure record as Dura Supreme’s longest-term employee.
By Larry Adams, March 30, 2023 | 11:19 am CDT

Furniture

MillerKnoll to cease operating Fully as a stand-alone brand

MillerKnoll announced targeted actions aimed at reducing costs and improving operating efficiencies. In its third quarter results, the company announced its decision to cease operating its Fully division as a stand-alone brand and instead sell select Fully products through its Design Within Reach and Herman Miller eCommerce sites.
By Larry Adams, March 29, 2023 | 8:05 am CDT

Design

Geiger launches its first outdoor collection

Geiger, part of the MillerKnoll collective, introduced the new Geiger Crosshatch Outdoor Collection, which includes a lounge, ottoman, settee, coffee, and side tables; and is Geiger’s first outdoor collection, giving the popular Crosshatch product line an alfresco transformation.
By Larry Adams, March 29, 2023 | 7:44 am CDT

Design

Cabot stain announces 2023 Trend of the Year

CLEVELAND — Cabot, a premium exterior wood care brand, has announced their annual Outdoor Trend of the Year -- Gathering spaces. Earning the top spot for 2023 are outdoor gathering spaces, which have rapidly grown in popularity as homeowners look for ways to cultivate and celebrate joy both inside and outside their homes. Outdoor gathering spaces offer an environment that’s familiar and inviting as well as functional, making them ideal for spending quality time with those who matter most—family, friends and even neighbors. 
By Larry Adams, March 28, 2023 | 10:58 am CDT