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Larry
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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).
Home builders warn of current deteriorating conditions as a sharp jump in mortgage rates in March and April coupled with ongoing building material supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and high inflation drive up housing costs.
Expansion brightens Canadian cabinet company
From humble beginnings, Sunrise Kitchens became a major cabinet maker for the multi-family market.

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Larry Adams,
May 13, 2022 | 9:37 am CDT
Grant to help Lignum Veneer transition to Industry 4.0
Quebec business receives $200,000 in financial assistance from CED.

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Larry Adams,
May 13, 2022 | 8:17 am CDT
The Furniture Society presents first virtual conference
The Furniture Society is presenting its first virtual conference that will celebrate fruitful collaborations, skill/resource sharing opportunities, and community service within the field of furniture making.

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Larry Adams,
May 12, 2022 | 1:09 pm CDT
STURDY Act heads for Senate vote
A revised STURDY Act with the collective support of industry, parents, consumer advocates and safety experts passed the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.

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Larry Adams,
May 12, 2022 | 11:45 am CDT
Report: U.S. initiates investigation of wood cabinet exports from Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam — The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) announced the US is initiating an investigation against defensive tax evasion on wooden cabinets imported from Vietnam, according to posted reports.

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Larry Adams,
May 11, 2022 | 4:06 pm CDT
imos and Stiles Machinery's digital division partner on software solution for U.S. market
Software developer and technology pioneer, imos, has partnered with Stiles Digital, a division of Stiles Machinery, to offer a design and engineering solution, HOMAGiX, for the US market.

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Larry Adams,
May 11, 2022 | 2:12 pm CDT
Economic outlook mixed, according to 2022 structural panel report
The outlook for single-family, multifamily and nonresidential construction and industrial end-use markets remains mixed, according to the newly released 2022 Structural Panel & Engineered Wood Yearbook by the has been released by APA – The Engineered Wood Association.
The yearbook includes an analysis of the U.S., Canadian and global economies, focusing on factors that impact demand for engineered wood products across several market segments as a basis for forecasting expected production of engineered wood products.

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Larry Adams,
May 11, 2022 | 12:33 pm CDT
Ashley awards grant to SkillsUSA
ARCADIA, Wis. – Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC has awarded $125,000 through the Ashley Furniture SkillsUSA Chapter Grant to recipient SkillsUSA chapters located near Ashley’s advanced manufacturing facilities in Mississippi, North Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin.
The furniture company hosted onsite events for students to accept their chapter’s check and tour the advanced manufacturing and distribution facility to learn about the many career paths available at the company.

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Larry Adams,
May 11, 2022 | 11:52 am CDT
Vision Woodworking acquires Monarch Wood Products
Vision Woodworking Inc. has acquired longtime partner Monarch Wood Products located in St. Paul, Minn.

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Larry Adams,
May 11, 2022 | 8:11 am CDT