"Going Green as a Byproduct of Efficiency" (CabinetMaker+FDM) -- January 2010, Application of the Toyota Production System to manufacturing kitchen cabinets as seen by a major industry trade magazine. See also "Toyota Meets Woodworking" (CabinetMaker+FDM online website).

2009 Green Washington Awards (Seattle Business Magazine) -- October 2009, Runner-Up in the Manufacturing Category, the only cabinet manufacturer represented in the awards. "20 leaders in sustainability . . . businesses that are changing to save the environment. . . . [Spencer] caught the judges' eyes . . . for its continuous waste reduction policies based on the famous Toyota Production System."

"Best Kitchen" and "Peoples' Choice Award" in the 2008 Kittitas Valley Tour of Homes (Central Washington Home Builders Association, Category Suncadia) -- September 2008, Designed and built the kitchen for Merle, Inc. "Lots of additional seating, great functional island, glazed cabinetry, cabinets varied in height and depth."

"Not Taking No For An Answer" (Everett Herald) -- July 1, 2007, "How a man in Monroe built a better business."  How the Toyota Production System works when used to manufacture kitchen cabinets.

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