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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).
Haworth Inc. said its Italian unit Lifestyle Design had signed an agreement with Progressio SGR to buy the private equity firm's majority stake in Italian high-end interior design group Interni.
Millwork employee faces embezzlement charges
A federal indictment has been made that charges a Loretto, Tennessee, woman with three counts of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft, related to an embezzlement scheme which exceeded $200,000 of Paycheck Protection Program funds.
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Larry Adams,
November 22, 2021 | 7:59 am CST
Silica free surfacing
Sintered stone manufacturer, Lapitec, has announced the availability of its sintered stone using its patented Biorite mineral, which the company says is completely free of crystalline silica.
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Larry Adams,
November 19, 2021 | 3:52 pm CST
Handheld CNC router brings CNC precision to the classroom
New Shaper classroom guide and CNC router brings hands-on experience to shop class and STEM education.
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Larry Adams,
November 19, 2021 | 3:23 pm CST
Hymmen extends patent litigation against Barberan
Hymmen, a global digital printing systems provider specialized in flooring, is extending its ongoing patent infringement litigation against Barberán with the addition of a third patent, EP 3 415 316 (DE), relating to aspects of digital embossing.
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Larry Adams,
November 19, 2021 | 1:26 pm CST
‘Climate Positive Now’ a welcome message of sustainability
Leading suppliers join forces to promote materials that are climate positive now.
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Larry Adams,
November 19, 2021 | 12:52 pm CST
OSHA's Top 10 safety violations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its preliminary Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2021.
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Larry Adams,
November 18, 2021 | 6:13 pm CST
Supply chain disruptions drive prices up, home construction down
As supply-chain disruptions increased costs, new U.S. home construction slowed down in October, driven by a drop in single-family projects, according to Madison Reports.
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Larry Adams,
November 18, 2021 | 2:54 pm CST
Building materials group names new 2022 president
Emily Vella of Atlantic Plywood has been named the president of the 2022 North American Building Materials Distributors Association (NBMDA). In her role as Regional Formica Product Manager at Atlantic Plywood, a subsidiary of Parksite Inc., Vella brings more than 12 years of industry experience to the NBMDA organization.
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Larry Adams,
November 18, 2021 | 2:36 pm CST
Cabinetworks Group names new CEO
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Cabinetworks Group has named John Barkhouse as its chief executive officer, effective immediately. Christian Cook, Managing Director at Platinum Equity, was acting as interim CEO.
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Larry Adams,
November 18, 2021 | 8:04 am CST