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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).
Tague Lumber, a Buck's County, Pennsylvania, lumber company has entered the record books, but it didn't do it by selling the world's biggest load of lumber.
Georgia’s first Georgia-grown mass timber building
Georgia’s first Georgia-grown mass timber building utilizing a regional supply chain has been completed. Jamestown, the design-focused real estate investment and management firm behind Atlanta’s Ponce City Market, celebrated the completion of 619 Ponce. The building features biophilic design and exposed southern yellow pine timber beams.
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Larry Adams,
May 6, 2024 | 5:49 pm CDT
Custom furniture maker sentenced for ripping off customers
A Pennsylvania couple who operated a custom furniture business pleaded guilty conning 40 customers of nearly $118,000.
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Larry Adams,
May 6, 2024 | 1:22 pm CDT
Trendway owner closing Michigan plant eliminating 117 jobs
Fellowes, the corporation that owns the former Trendway Corp. in Holland Township, Michigan, plans to shutter its Holland plant and will permanently lay off 117 employees, according to a Crain's Grand Rapids report. The company plans to wind down operations by the end of the month, according to the report.
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Larry Adams,
May 6, 2024 | 1:02 pm CDT
Cabinotch expands reach with acquisition of KCD Software
Cabinotch, a leading provider of innovative woodworking solutions has acquired KCD Software, an award-winning custom design to CNC manufacturing software. The company said that the strategic move marks a “significant step forward for Cabintoch Innovative Solutions’ commitment to better serving the needs of woodworkers and cabinetmakers worldwide.”
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Larry Adams,
May 3, 2024 | 8:55 am CDT
Wilsonart's CEO retires, new CEO takes the helm
President and CEO, Timothy O’Brien, retiring after 10 years of service. Andrew Korzen, seasoned Wilsonart executive, takes helm as president and CEO.
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Larry Adams,
May 2, 2024 | 2:54 pm CDT
Dressers recalled for violating tipover standard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled the Mill Valley Junior, a six-drawer dresser manufactured by LFN Limited and sold exclusively at Rooms to Go. This recall involves dressers approximately 57½ inches long by 18 inches wide by 35 inches high, and weighing about 132 pounds.
Although no injuries have been reported, the CPSC has found the dresser to be a tip-over risk.
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Larry Adams,
May 2, 2024 | 12:17 pm CDT
Bellmont Cabinet Co. acquires Cabinets Northwest
Bellmont Cabinet Company has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Cabinets Northwest Corporation, a manufacturer of multifamily kitchen and bath cabinetry in the Northwest.
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Larry Adams,
May 2, 2024 | 9:33 am CDT
TIMBER Group continues battle against illegal timber trafficking
Illegal timber harvesting drives transnational crimes that negatively impact U.S. markets and the global economy. It contributes to deforestation and climate change, and the proceeds from illegal timber products can fund organized crime, terrorism and drug trafficking.
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Larry Adams,
May 1, 2024 | 9:41 pm CDT
Legislators introduce bill to postpone saw safety rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill has been introduced in Congress that would prevent a proposed Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) rule on saw safety claiming the rule would lead to a monopoly on table saws with finger-detection technology.
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Larry Adams,
May 1, 2024 | 9:41 pm CDT