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Larry Adams
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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).

Cabinets

Nexis3 and Olon introduces VelourTouch to cabinet doors

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Nexis3 and Olon Industries have teamed up to produce a premium painted cabinet door alternative. Olon makes a matte material called VelourTouch that is available as a laminated panel and profile wrap. The company describes it as having a smooth finish that resists scratches and fingerprints and competes directly against painted wood – at a fraction of the price.
By Larry Adams, February 1, 2023 | 11:10 am CST

Canadian News

Canfor closing mills and pellet plant as it restructures operations to 'create a more sustainable footprint'

VANCOUVER, Canada -- Canfor Corp. is closing one sawmill and pellet plant and temporarily closing a second sawmill. The actions will affect nearly 500 workers, and remove approximately 750 million board feet of annual production capacity. The announcement comes just weeks after the company announced it will permanently shut down its pulp mill in Prince George. Canfor is rationalizing its sawmill and pulp mill operations in B.C. to align with a shrinking fiber supply.
By Larry Adams, January 27, 2023 | 8:15 am CST

Woodworking Industry News

Uneeda is expanding its headquarters

Uneeda has completed a large expansion of its headquarters in Spring Valley, N.Y. The company increased its square footage from 58,000 square feet to 100,000 square feet to accommodate more machinery and warehousing space to streamline the manufacturing process and meet the current demand for its products.
By Larry Adams, January 27, 2023 | 6:48 am CST

Video

Video: Felder launches DIY hot tub video

The Felder Group has released a DIY “Hottub” video. "This luxurious project," the company says, "will get all your tools in motion, especially if you have any of our tools featured in the video. It will challenge those who have only worked in the American woodcraft style and help elevate your understanding of woodworking from the European perspective.
By Larry Adams, January 27, 2023 | 12:14 am CST

Event Coverage

LIGNA 2023 returns with a renewed focus

HANNOVER, Germany -- More than 90,000 professional visitors from the woodworking and wood processing sectors are expected to attend LIGNA, the world's largest trade fair for woodworking and wood processing plants, machinery and tools. Hundreds of vendors spread through seven categories of machinery, plant and technology from across the entire wood industry will be showcasing their wares from May 15 to 19 at the Deutsch Messe in Hanover, Germany.
By Larry Adams, January 26, 2023 | 1:01 am CST