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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).

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Furniture

Bassett sales and earnings decline, but says it is positioned for future

BASSETT, Va. — Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. announced that sales and earnings for the first quarter, which ended Feb. 25, 2023, were down, but there were some positives such as the alleviation of supply chain disruptions, material costs normalizing, inventory under control, and technology improvements in terms of its digital platform.Still, uncertainties remain and the company is hoping to “gain clarity on consumer behavior over the next few months,” said Spilman. The company is an FDMC 300 that ranks #38 with sales of $324.6 million in sales. 
By Larry Adams, April 4, 2023 | 12:03 pm CDT

Pricing & Supply

FSC certification in Russia is ending

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) announces the withdrawal of the remaining forest management certificates in Russia by the respective certification bodies. This is due to the decision by Assurance Services International (ASI) to terminate its FSC assurance activities in Russia.ASI’s decision will enter into force on May 1, 2023, and will be re-evaluated once the conditions allow for assurance again.
By Larry Adams, April 3, 2023 | 11:03 am CDT