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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).
Dave Riebe has been named president of Kountry Kraft, manufacturers of custom cabinetry since 1959.
The Newmanstown, Penn.-based company, ranked 266 in the FDMC 300 list of top companies with an estimated $16 million in sales and 125 employees.
“We sell an experience… the experience of feeling at home in the kitchen," said Riebe. "The experience of being together. That to me is what the business is about – providing that experience for families,
for generations, for life.”
Ban extended on Russian wood imports
The fifth round of sanctions adopted by the EU on Friday, April 8, over Russia's invasion of Ukraine includes import bans on wood and other products.
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Larry Adams,
April 13, 2022 | 11:29 am CDT
Furniture sees PMI growth despite facing challenges
New orders, production and employment growing; supplier deliveries slowing at a slower rate; backlog growing; raw materials inventories growing; customers' inventories too low; prices increasing; exports and imports growing.
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Larry Adams,
April 13, 2022 | 10:26 am CDT
US LBM names its 2022 Humanitarian Award winner
The Humanitarian Award recipient receives a $10,000 grant from the US LBM Foundation to be donated to the charity of the winner's choosing
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Larry Adams,
April 13, 2022 | 9:56 am CDT
Tipover standard debated by product safety commission
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) held a public hearing April 6 to hear oral comments on its proposed stability rule for clothing storage furniture. Bill Perdue, vice president of regulatory affairs for the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA), spoke on behalf of furniture manufacturers and importers.
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Larry Adams,
April 12, 2022 | 11:54 am CDT
VIDEO: Mass timber overview
Mass timber projects are going up in countries around the world. These projects range from multi-story commercial buildings to high-end residential construction.
Stiles Machinery takes a look at mass timber. In this video, Kyle Freres, vice president at Freres Lumber Co., and Levi Huffman, technical director at DR Johnson discuss the benefits of mass timber construction.
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Larry Adams,
April 12, 2022 | 8:57 am CDT
'Hybrid-friendly' office furniture maker raises $10 million in funding
The latest investment will accelerate new product development, supply chain optimization, omni-channel distribution, and digital product experiences.
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Larry Adams,
April 12, 2022 | 8:24 am CDT
Wall beds recalled after 1 death and dozens of injuries
One person died and dozens were injured when wall beds from Bestar failed.
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Larry Adams,
April 11, 2022 | 5:48 pm CDT
US LBM acquires Arizona truss manufacturer
US LBM has acquired Crown Components, a manufacturer and supplier of structural roof and floor trusses in the metropolitan Phoenix area.
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Larry Adams,
April 11, 2022 | 5:22 pm CDT
AWFS names board members; installs president
The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers installed five new board members for the 2022-2023 board term, beginning their first of two, three-year terms.
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Larry Adams,
April 8, 2022 | 5:16 pm CDT