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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).
WASHINGTON — Single-family starts remained flat in April as interest rates moved above 7% last month and builders were dealing with tighter lending conditions.Overall housing starts increased 5.7% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.36 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
Ashley Furniture named inaugural HFA Manufacturer of the Year
Ashley Furniture Industries has been named the first HFA Manufacturer of the Year award from the Home Furnishings Association. In winning the award, the association said that "Ashley has achieved remarkable growth and sustained success through a strong company culture centered on employee development, customer service excellence, and innovative practices."
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Larry Adams,
May 16, 2024 | 8:29 am CDT
Owens Corning completes Masonite acquisition
Owens Corning has completed its acquisition of Masonite International Corporation for $133 per share, with a transaction value of approximately $3.9 billion.
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Larry Adams,
May 16, 2024 | 7:13 am CDT
Ontario cabinet maker fined $50K after workplace injury
A worker sustained critical injuries while using a saw blade to cut cabinet drawers and the employer was fined $50,000 by the Canadian Minister of Labour's office.
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Larry Adams,
May 16, 2024 | 6:38 am CDT
Pellet plant obtains air quality permit
The Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) issued a Final Determination regarding the permit application for the proposed wood pellet manufacturing facility in Hoquiam, Washington.
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Larry Adams,
May 15, 2024 | 11:27 am CDT
BC Council of Forest Industries urges action on mill closures
Canfor Corp. recently announced the permanent closure of its Polar sawmill in Bear Lake, B.C., and the suspension of its planned $200 million reinvestment in its Houston, B.C. mill. That came on the heels of the company indefinitely curtailing one production line at its Northwood facility in B.C.
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Larry Adams,
May 15, 2024 | 9:49 am CDT
Forest Service invests nearly $74M to spark industry
The Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is investing nearly $74 million to spark innovation, create new markets for wood products and renewable wood energy from sustainably sourced wood, and increase the capacity of wood processing facilities as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
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Larry Adams,
May 15, 2024 | 9:15 am CDT
Flexsteel auctioning assets from its shuttered Dublin plant
Auction house Heritage Global Partners, in partnership with Integra Asset Solutions, announced that they were conducting an online auction featuring woodworking and furniture manufacturing equipment from Flexsteel Industries' Dublin, Georgia, plant that was closed earlier this year.
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Larry Adams,
May 14, 2024 | 12:54 pm CDT
Weyerhaeuser names senior vice president of wood products
Weyerhaeuser Company has appointed Brian Chaney as senior vice president of Wood Products, effective June 3, 2024. Chaney will replace Keith O'Rear, who is retiring after 36 years with the company.
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Larry Adams,
May 14, 2024 | 10:41 am CDT
Blind Woodcrafters Wood Shop resumes with a little support
After being dormant for several years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and staff shortages, the Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB) has resumed its Blind Woodcrafters Wood Shop.
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Larry Adams,
May 14, 2024 | 10:05 am CDT