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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).
Engineered Floors becomes the first US manufacturer to buy Hymmen digital printing line and sign digital printing license agreement.
Lionel Richie and FHE work 'All Night Long' on furniture collection
Lionel Richie has partnered with global home furnishings company The FHE Group Inc.
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Larry Adams,
December 1, 2021 | 12:04 pm CST
US LBM to acquire Washington, D.C., building materials distributor
US LBM to expand reach in Washington, D.C. metropolitan area with purchase of Barrons.
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Larry Adams,
December 1, 2021 | 11:50 am CST
Ashley Furniture donates $144K to school robotics programs
ARCADIA, Wis. — Ashley Furniture Industries awarded more than $144,000 to enhance robotics education at local schools located near Ashley’s advanced manufacturing facilities throughout the country.
Funds were awarded to schools based on their overall strategy for incorporating robotics into the K-12 classroom curriculum or extra-curricular competition programs.
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Larry Adams,
December 1, 2021 | 11:09 am CST
NAHB condemns ‘unwanted tax hike’ on home buyers
The National Association of Home Builders condemned the Commerce Department’s approval to nearly double tariffs on Canadian lumber shipped to the U.S., calling it an “unwanted tax hike on American home buyers and renters.
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Larry Adams,
December 1, 2021 | 10:31 am CST
Pig House Cabinets pivot to a better finish
Chad Hamilton, the owner of Pig House Cabinets, has incorporated the Guffey Systems’ PivotLine Manual-rail Finishing System transformed his cabinet shop.
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Larry Adams,
November 30, 2021 | 2:52 pm CST
Lego debuts full-size, stackable furniture for the kid in you
Many people, young and old, have spent years making miniature LEGO creations. Now, these folks can craft bigger designs for the home with the new LEGO Home Wooden Collection.
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Larry Adams,
November 30, 2021 | 12:36 pm CST
Egger wins safety award for U.S. facility
Egger Wood Products’ first new facility in North America has a won a safety award for the project.
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Larry Adams,
November 30, 2021 | 10:30 am CST
VIDEO: Constructing mass timber a layer at a time
Mass Timber Construction is a sustainable way to build taller and larger buildings from wood. This video shows examples of careers in the mass timber industry which includes mass timber engineering, manufacturing and construction
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Larry Adams,
November 29, 2021 | 11:25 am CST
Canfor donates $125,000 to Canadian Red Cross for flood relief
Canfor Corp. has donated $125,000 to the Canadian Red Cross’ British Columbia Flood and Extreme Weather Appeal to support their response efforts.
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Larry Adams,
November 29, 2021 | 11:02 am CST