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Larry Adams
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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).

Woodworking Industry News

MasterBrand adds Patrick Shannon to board of directors

CLEVELAND — MasterBrand Inc., the largest residential cabinet manufacturer in North America, announced that Patrick Shannon was appointed to the company’s board of directors effective immediately.“Patrick is a seasoned executive with extensive financial leadership experience and a track record of operational excellence,” said Dave Banyard, president and CEO. “We are pleased to add Patrick to our Board and look forward to benefiting from his expertise with spin-offs and the building products industry as we continue to evolve our strategy.”
By Larry Adams, March 27, 2024 | 3:32 pm CDT

Event Coverage

NeoCon programming registration opens April 3

Registration for NeoCon 2024 programming opens on April 3. Held from June 10-12 at THE MART in Chicago, this year’s event promises an exceptional lineup of keynotes, featured presentations, special events and workshops as well as virtual and on-site CEU sessions.
By Larry Adams, March 27, 2024 | 2:08 pm CDT

Architectural Products

Firms collaborate on thermally modified, fire-resistant wood

Woodsafe Timber Protection AB, which said it is Europe's largest manufacturer of durable fire-resistant impregnated wood, and Thermory AS, reportedly the world's largest manufacturer of thermally modified wood, have collaborated on durable thermally modified fire-resistant wood. Thermory’s real wood products with fire protection are available immediately.
By Larry Adams, March 27, 2024 | 1:47 pm CDT

Woodworking Industry News

Rice University researchers develop 3D printed wood

Researchers at Rice University have unlocked the potential to use 3D printing to make sustainable wood structures from additive-free, water-based ink made of lignin and cellulose, the fundamental building blocks of wood. The ink can be used to produce architecturally intricate wood structures via a 3D printing technique known as direct ink writing.
By Larry Adams, March 26, 2024 | 5:12 pm CDT
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Woodworking Industry News

Delegation vows to combat proposed formaldehyde ban

On March 15, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a draft risk evaluation for formaldehyde for public comment and peer review. The draft is prepared under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The EPA has also announced that it will publish separate documents in the Federal Register in early 2024 to announce the availability of a list of expert reviewers for the peer review.EPA's New Formaldehyde Risk Evaluation Would Lead To Draconian Regulations
By Larry Adams, March 26, 2024 | 1:36 pm CDT