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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).

Vinnie Johsnon closes his Airea office furniture dealership.

Basketball legend Vinnie Johnson winds down furniture business

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. -- Vinnie Johnson, a legendary basketball player who helped lead the Detroit Pistons to two NBA championships and later established a multi-billion dollar business, has shuttered his Michigan-based office furniture dealership. The decision was made earlier this month to close Airea Inc., which is one of the companies in Johnson’s Piston Group LLC holding company. While no reason was given for the decision, Johnson confirmed Airea’s pending closure on the company website:

By Larry Adams

Specialty Building Products brings DW Distribution under its umbrella

The acquisition of DW Distribution advances SBP's continuing efforts to expand its product portfolio and geographic presence. DW Distribution will maintain its existing brand name, geographic locations and leadership team.

By Larry Adams

The U. S. generates 84 million tons of sawdust annually. This 3D printer can use to make wood components.

VIDEO: From sawdust to wood components

The Forust process from Desktop Metal combines two wood industry byproducts - sawdust and lignin - to produce isotropic, high-strength, sustainable wood parts.

By Larry Adams

John Davis, CTO of Global Shop Solutions

Global Shop Solutions names new CTO

THE WOODLANDS, Texas – Global Shop Solutions, developers of enterprise resource planning software for manufacturers, has named John Davis as its chief technology officer (CTO). Davis joined Global Shop Solutions in 2004, and has served as an analyst, programmer, and in management. Most recently he led the R&D Infrastructure Team. His programming, networking, and all-around technical knowledge has played a critical role in shaping the company’s ERP software product.

By Larry Adams

Furniture and case goods manufacturer doubles facility space

RANDOM LAKE, Wis. — A furniture manufacturer in southern Wisconsin plans to invest $3.5 million to expand its facilities by 25,000 square feet, bringing their facility to 50,000 square feet.

By Larry Adams

Grizzly urges early orders to avoid supply chain woes

BELLINGHAM, Wash. -- Supply chain issues are a concern across myriad industries, and at least one distributor of industrial woodworking equipment is encouraging its customers to place orders as soon as possible to ensure their orders are “not tied up in an unpredictable year-end log jam.”

By Larry Adams