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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).
Bassett Furniture Industries Inc. reported a fiscal first-quarter loss of $1.2 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.
Bürkle North America names new CEO and updates market strategy
Robert Bürkle GmbH announced that its subsidiary Bürkle North America Inc. (BNA) has completed a strategic realignment in March including naming a new CEO, and selling the trading business with Schmoll machines to Schmoll America Ltd.
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Larry Adams,
April 3, 2024 | 10:53 am CDT
Hall of Fame names 5 honorees as Paul Broyhill Future Leaders
HIGH POINT, N.C. — The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. will recognize five rising young stars with the Paul Broyhill Future Leaders Award during a reception and dinner at the April High Point Market.
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Larry Adams,
April 3, 2024 | 10:17 am CDT
Children's furniture maker to build a $33 million facility
Delta Children’s Products, a children’s furniture manufacturer, has selected Orangeburg County to establish its first South Carolina operations.
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Larry Adams,
April 3, 2024 | 6:00 am CDT
Choice Machinery Group founder retiring
Dave Barnett, the co-founder of what is now known as Choice Machinery Group, has announced his retirement.
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Larry Adams,
April 2, 2024 | 12:57 pm CDT
Furniture PMI down , but wood products report positive results
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March after contracting for 16 consecutive months, and the wood products sector showed some of the most positive gains. The category, Furniture and Related Products, did not fair as well.
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Larry Adams,
April 2, 2024 | 11:47 am CDT
Baltimore bridge disaster's impact on supply chain
The March 26 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is expected to cause supply-chain disruptions among many industries, including the industries that use plywood and other wood products.
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Larry Adams,
April 1, 2024 | 12:23 pm CDT
Minnesota Millwork plans $8 million expansion, if state comes through
MONTGOMERY, Minn. - A Minnesota millwork firm is planning an $8 million expansion, but according to local reports, the expansion is contingent on state fund approval.Minnesota Millwork & Fixtures told the Lonsdale City Council that it was "out-of-space" and is proposing an $8.3 million, three-phase project to build out facilities.
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Larry Adams,
April 1, 2024 | 12:10 pm CDT
Quebec invests nearly $430,000 for training in the forestry sector
An investment of $428,823 was made by the Quebec government for the training of mechanics in the wood processing and paper manufacturing sector, to meet the needs of businesses in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of the province.
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Larry Adams,
April 1, 2024 | 11:36 am CDT
Top trending woodworking stories for March
In the April issue of FDMC magazine, the Notable Nine Online -- the top 9 stories of the month -- started with a Florida couple that were sentenced on a plywood duty evasion charge.
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Larry Adams,
April 1, 2024 | 10:07 am CDT