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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).
NELLYSFORD, Va. – The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America has developed a pair of EDUcation credentials, giving woodworking students new opportunities to be recognized for expanding their skills.
Würth opens 24/7 retail shop in North America
Vaughan, ON -- Wurth Canada has opened its first Pick-Up Shop in North America that allows woodworkers access to the store around the clock and any day of the week.
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Larry Adams,
October 27, 2021 | 8:59 am CDT
Deimco hosted U.S. Senator; hired new technicians
Tama, Iowa – Deimco Finishing Equipment, a designer and builder of custom finishing and material handling systems, recently hosted a U.S, Senator.
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) recently toured the recently expanded facility. She was participating in a 99-County tour of Iowa when she toured the facility. The Tama, Iowa-based facility underwent a 10,800-sq.-ft. expansion in early 2021.
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Larry Adams,
October 26, 2021 | 6:18 pm CDT
Winners of the 2021 #felderchallenge selected
This year’s Felder Challenge drew more than 1,500 projects from around the world. The grand prize winner of the 2021 event was Henrik Tjaeby who won over the judges with his DIY woven chair.
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Larry Adams,
October 26, 2021 | 4:43 pm CDT
Higher lumber prices expected to continue into 2022
High lumber prices are back, and the projections are that it will continue to rise into next year.
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Larry Adams,
October 26, 2021 | 2:43 pm CDT
Virtual Event: Bridging the skills gap through education
Microvellum, a provider of CAD/CAM software for woodworkers, is sponsoring a virtual event.
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Larry Adams,
October 26, 2021 | 1:13 pm CDT
VIDEO: Training the next generation of woodworkers
The MiLL, a national training center in Colorado is helping to bridge the skills gap for today’s manufacturers while educating the next generation of leaders in the woodworking industry.
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Larry Adams,
October 26, 2021 | 11:36 am CDT
West Fraser to acquire and restart OSB mill
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has entered into an agreement to acquire Georgia Pacific's oriented strand board (OSB) mill near Allendale, South Carolina, for approximately $280 million.
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Larry Adams,
October 26, 2021 | 8:05 am CDT
Acme Tools names new CFO
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Acme Tools has named Scott Foyt its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Steve Hetland as CFO who will retire next spring.
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Larry Adams,
October 25, 2021 | 3:34 pm CDT
Tip over hangtag rule proposed
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s proposed rule for a mandatory furniture stability standard includes a requirement for a new hangtag that would highlight a product’s performance and technical data for consumers, according to the American Home Furnishings Alliance.
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Larry Adams,
October 25, 2021 | 3:02 pm CDT