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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).
Woodtone Industries Inc. was fined nearly $90,000 for repeated instances of a 'high risk' safety violation.
Kimball International see 2Q sales gains of 21%
Kimball International, Inc. realized strong growth in sales and operating profits for the second quarter ended December 31, 2022.

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Larry Adams,
February 12, 2023 | 12:59 pm CST
Victory Lumber restarts as Camden Timbers sawmill
Astara Capital Partners opened the Camden Timbers sawmill in February. The company expects the sawmill to produce more than 50 million board feet of timber and dimensional lumber through its sawmill, kiln, and planer operations.

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Larry Adams,
February 12, 2023 | 12:36 pm CST
Regent Cabinet Solutions leases 100,000 sq. ft. facility in Maryland
Regent Cabinet Solutions, a manufacturer of high-end cabinet and countertop solutions, is expanding its footprint in Cecil County, Maryland. The company is leasing a new facility that will combine manufacturing and operational logistics, utilizing approximately 100,000 square feet of space and creating up to 25 new jobs in the community.

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Larry Adams,
February 12, 2023 | 11:47 am CST
Huber drops plans for $440 million OSB plant after court ruling
In June of 2021, Huber Engineered Woods announced that it planned to build a $439 million OSB plant in Cohasset, Minn. But, after nearly two years of planning, negotiations, and court appearances, the company has decided to seek another location for its sixth manufacturing facility.

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Larry Adams,
February 11, 2023 | 12:06 pm CST
Drexel Building Supply acquires door manufacturer
KEWASKUM, Wis. -- Drexel Building Supply is expanding its footprint to Kewaskum, WI after the recent announcement of its acquisition of McMahon & Co, a custom door manufacturer. Located 6 miles from Drexel’s Headquarters, the facility will continue to manufacture quality products customers have come to expect out of McMahon & Co.

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Larry Adams,
February 10, 2023 | 12:32 pm CST
Cabinet sales end the year strong
According to the KCMA's monthly Trend of Business Survey, participating cabinet manufacturers reported an increase in overall cabinet sales of 9.7% for December 2022 compared to the same month in 2021.

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Larry Adams,
February 9, 2023 | 12:39 pm CST
Marge Carson resumes manufacturing
CLARENDON HILLS, Ill. -- Janet Linly, the new owner and chief executive of furniture brand Marge Carson, announced that the company has resumed production and is taking orders under the new name of Marge Carson Global, Inc.
Operating from a 68,000-square-foot production facility in Tijuana, Mexico, the company has re-hired many seasoned Marge Carson craftsmen to manufacture and service its luxury brand, Linly said.

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Larry Adams,
February 8, 2023 | 10:49 am CST
B.C. government promises to fight possible U.S. duties
American officials earlier this week said that the U.S. plans to extend tariffs on B.C. softwood lumber

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Larry Adams,
February 8, 2023 | 9:38 am CST
ASTM updates voluntary stability standard for clothing storage furniture
As required by STURDY, the publication of the updated ASTM standard begins a process by which the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission will promulgate a mandatory safety standard for clothing storage units.

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Larry Adams,
February 8, 2023 | 7:27 am CST