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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).
HNI Corp. plans to close its Hickory, North Carolina, manufacturing plant during the first half of 2025 and consolidate production into its other North American facilities. A reported 200 workers will be affected by the closure.
MasterBrand acquires Supreme Cabinetry Brands for $520 million
In a $520 million deal, MasterBrand, the nation's largest cabinet company, has acquired Supreme Cabinetry Brands. MasterBrand said the deal is expected to bring annual cost savings of $28 million in procurement and production synergies, enhance its portfolio, and expand its dealer network and diversity of channel distribution.
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Larry Adams,
May 21, 2024 | 8:46 am CDT
Report: Alberta sets housing boom record
According to a new report, Alberta is experiencing a historic housing boom with nearly 14,000 new housing starts in the first four months of 2024.
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Larry Adams,
May 20, 2024 | 2:47 pm CDT
Online platform for hardwood sales launches
Lumber Marketplace (LM), a platform for buying and selling wholesale hardwood lumber, has launched its online marketplace that the company said was designed to modernize the traditional lumber trade. With an extensive inventory and advanced functionalities, LM is set to be the largest source of hardwood lumber in North America.
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Larry Adams,
May 20, 2024 | 2:00 pm CDT
Formaldehyde an 'unreasonable" health risk at furniture factories
The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) joined with the International Wood Products Association (IWPA) and the National Retail Federation (NRF) last week to submit comments on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2024 draft risk evaluation for formaldehyde.
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Larry Adams,
May 20, 2024 | 1:14 pm CDT
Timberlab acquires American Laminators accelerating mass timber construction
PORTLAND, Ore. —Timberlab Holdings Inc., owner of Timberlab Inc., a national provider of mass timber systems, and Diversified Wood Resources, LLC, doing business as American Laminators, an Oregon-based glue-laminated timber (glulam) manufacturer, have entered into an agreement for Timberlab to acquire the assets of American Laminators and will continue operating their two Oregon-based facilities in Drain and Swisshome beginning June 10, 2024.
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Larry Adams,
May 17, 2024 | 11:21 am CDT
Video: Boosting output through automation at Four Winds Laminating
Before integrating automated technology, Four Woods Laminating utilized an arm saw and hand-sprayed components. Now, equipped with a Homag panel saw and Makor spray lines, they operate more efficiently and production numbers have increased significantly.
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Larry Adams,
May 17, 2024 | 10:57 am CDT
Omec, manufacturer of dovetail machinery, celebrates '60 years of ingenuity'
This year marks the 60-year anniversary of Omec, an Italy-based manufacturer of dovetail machinery.
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Larry Adams,
May 17, 2024 | 7:04 am CDT
1847 Holdings reports 15.0% Increase in revenue to $14.9 million for Q1
1847 Holdings LLC, a holding company specializing in identifying middle market businesses, reported that in the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, total revenue was $14.9 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $13.0 million in Q1 2023.
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Larry Adams,
May 17, 2024 | 6:49 am CDT
ISM: Economic improvement to continue through 2024
Manufacturing is expected to expand in 2024 at a slower pace than projected in December 2023; revenue is to increase 2.1%; capital expenditures to increase 1%; capacity utilization at 82.8%; services are expected to expand in 2024 at a slightly slower pace than projected in December 2023; revenue to increase 2.9%; capital expenditures to increase 1.4%; capacity utilization at 88.6%.
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Larry Adams,
May 17, 2024 | 6:28 am CDT