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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).

US LBM, a distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Arrowhead Stairs & Trim, a producer and installer of millwork, hardware and exterior cedar products in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area.

US LBM to acquire Washington, D.C., building materials distributor

US LBM to expand reach in Washington, D.C. metropolitan area with purchase of Barrons.

By Larry Adams

Ashley Furniture donates $144K to school robotics programs

ARCADIA, Wis. — Ashley Furniture Industries awarded more than $144,000 to enhance robotics education at local schools located near Ashley’s advanced manufacturing facilities throughout the country. Funds were awarded to schools based on their overall strategy for incorporating robotics into the K-12 classroom curriculum or extra-curricular competition programs.

By Larry Adams

NAHB condemns ‘unwanted tax hike’ on home buyers

The National Association of Home Builders condemned the Commerce Department’s approval to nearly double tariffs on Canadian lumber shipped to the U.S., calling it an “unwanted tax hike on American home buyers and renters.

By Larry Adams

Lego life-sized wooden furniture is stackable.

Lego debuts full-size, stackable furniture for the kid in you

Many people, young and old, have spent years making miniature LEGO creations. Now, these folks can craft bigger designs for the home with the new LEGO Home Wooden Collection.

By Larry Adams

A panel line at Egger's new plant in Lexington, N.C.

Egger wins safety award for U.S. facility

Egger Wood Products’ first new facility in North America has a won a safety award for the project.

By Larry Adams

VIDEO: Constructing mass timber a layer at a time

Mass Timber Construction is a sustainable way to build taller and larger buildings from wood. This video shows examples of careers in the mass timber industry which includes mass timber engineering, manufacturing and construction

By Larry Adams

Canfor donates money to help with B.C. flooding.

Canfor donates $125,000 to Canadian Red Cross for flood relief

Canfor Corp. has donated $125,000 to the Canadian Red Cross’ British Columbia Flood and Extreme Weather Appeal to support their response efforts.

By Larry Adams

Hymmen wins digital printing patent infringement litigation against Barberán

Barberán’s infringement of Hymmen’s digital printing patent (EP2313281) is confirmed by the Court in Düsseldorf. The “Jetmaster” series violates Hymmen’s patented technology, the company says.

By Larry Adams

Canadian officials call increased softwood duties ‘unfair’ and ‘unacceptable’

Canadian officials have called the decision to increase duties on Canadian software is unfair and unacceptable.

By Larry Adams

Organized crime drives global deforestation

Every year the world loses an estimated 25 million acres (10 million hectares) of forest, according to research by Jennifer A. Devine from Texas State University. Of the main drivers of deforestation is organized crime activities, including drug trafficking.

By Larry Adams