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Larry
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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).
On April 30th, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) issued a redetermination of its antidumping duties (AD) for certain softwood lumber products from Canada.
Homag Canada expands presence with new Vancouver location
Homag Canada, a leading provider of woodworking technology solutions to Canadian manufacturers, has opened its Vancouver, British Columbia, location. It will act will act as a management hub for sales and service operations supporting Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia.
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Larry Adams,
May 10, 2024 | 12:01 pm CDT
OX Group Global acquires Armor Tool
OX Group Global, a provider of hand tools, diamond tools and tool storage, has acquired Armor Tool, a supplier of auto-adjusting woodworking and welding clamps, and self-adjusting pocket hole jigs.
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Larry Adams,
May 10, 2024 | 6:57 am CDT
Toddler survives a tipover event
A toddler left alone in his bedroom suffered minor injuries when a piece of furniture tipped over, according to an Instagram video that has gathered more than 17 million views, according to Parents' website.
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Larry Adams,
May 9, 2024 | 1:02 pm CDT
MasterBrand reports 'solid quarter of results'
While net sales decreased in MasterBrand's first quarter, gross profits were slightly up, and the company continued to make "meaningful progress across all our strategic initiatives."
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Larry Adams,
May 9, 2024 | 12:43 pm CDT
Mereen-Johnson to host open house at new facility
Mereen-Johnson has scheduled an Open House at its new facility on Thursday, May 23, from 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Larry Adams,
May 9, 2024 | 12:36 pm CDT
AWI updates Outreach Seminar Program
The Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) has developed a new format for its Education Outreach Seminar Program, which will launch June 3-5 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Larry Adams,
May 9, 2024 | 12:17 pm CDT
Mass-timber garnering mass appeal
This strong, aesthetically pleasing, low-carbon alternative to concrete and steel is growing by leaps and bounds, and not just in height.
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Larry Adams,
May 9, 2024 | 11:49 am CDT
Take a demo 'drive' with Pillar Machine
Pillar Machine and Larick Machinery are "Cruising the United States & Canada" bringing fully functional machines ready to cut samples in a manufacturer's parking lot.
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Larry Adams,
May 8, 2024 | 1:06 pm CDT
After eight decades, Haas Cabinets plans to close
Founded in 1939, Haas Cabinet opened its first plant in 1944, but now, some 80 years later, the company plans to shutter the Sellersburg, Indiana-based company."Yes," commented Todd Haas, president and grandson of the company founder, "after 85 years in business, Haas Cabinet is shutting down its cabinet production."Haas did not comment on the reason for closing the company or the closing date. One unconfirmed source said the company plans to close at the end of June.
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Larry Adams,
May 8, 2024 | 12:25 pm CDT