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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).
The Province is partnering with forestry manufacturers to build a strong forest-products sector and support good jobs in B.C. through significant capital expansion in their operations.
Jeld-Wen to shutter two manufacturing facilities
Jeld-Wen Holding is closing its Vista, California, and Hawkins, Wisconsin, manufacturing facilities. An estimated 450 workers will be affected by the closures.
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Larry Adams,
April 13, 2024 | 3:05 pm CDT
OSB plant to get $30 million upgrade
Martco, LLC, parent company for timber sourcing and manufacturing company RoyOMartin, announced it will invest more than $30 million to install technologically advanced production equipment at its Allen Parish plant that produces oriented strand board (OSB) for the housing industry.
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Larry Adams,
April 13, 2024 | 10:43 am CDT
Eden Prairie woman pleads guilty to embezzlement charges
For seven years, Monica Svobodny enjoyed many perks such as designer clothing, spa services, and luxury hotel stays. All on her company's dime. But now, the gavel has fallen.
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Larry Adams,
April 12, 2024 | 12:16 pm CDT
Closet plant shuttered, assets to be auctioned
ClosetMaid's Maryland factory has closed down and production moved offshore. Its assets are now available for purchase at auction.
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Larry Adams,
April 12, 2024 | 10:39 am CDT
Century strengthens presence in New England and Mid-Atlantic
Century Components has named Douglas Perkins, owner of Fortitude Sales Agency, as a representative.
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Larry Adams,
April 11, 2024 | 9:27 pm CDT
Registration opens for 2024 WCMA regional plant tour event
LINDSTROM, Minn. — Registration is now open for the Wood Component Manufacturers Association’s (WCMA’s) 2024 Regional Plant Tour Event. The WCMA event that will be held June 3-4 in Auburn, Maine. The event includes tours of five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and allows attendees to see advanced machinery in action and network with others in the industry.
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Larry Adams,
April 11, 2024 | 8:38 pm CDT
Canfor closing one facility and adding second shift at second facility
Canfor Corporation plans to optimize its footprint in southern Alabama by permanently closing its Jackson facility and expanding production at its Fulton facility
with a second shift.
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Larry Adams,
April 11, 2024 | 10:57 am CDT
Two Rivers Lumber plans $115 million sawmill project, creating 130 jobs
MONTGOMERY — Two Rivers Lumber Co. LLC plans to invest $115 million to build a state-of-the-art sawmill in Coosa County as the company’s second operation in Alabama.Demopolis, Alabama-based Two Rivers Lumber has committed to creating 130 jobs at the new Alabama sawmill, specializing in producing Southern Yellow Pine dimensional lumber.
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Larry Adams,
April 11, 2024 | 10:45 am CDT
KCMA names winner of inaugural Design Awards Competition
The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) has recognized Natalia Pierce, CMKBD, from Detail by Design studio in Ontario, Canada as its first-place winner in the association’s first KCMA Design Awards competition.
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Larry Adams,
April 11, 2024 | 9:48 am CDT