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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).
Collins announced that Larry Broadfoot will become the Chief Operating Officer
(COO) of the company.
The Capitol Christmas Tree made stops on its way to Washington
In celebration of the season of giving, 84 Lumber announces $100,000 donation to Richmond Fisher House, a nonprofit that provides a free "home away from home" for families of veterans receiving medical care
By
Larry Adams,
November 23, 2022 | 11:08 am CST
Lane workers lament last minute job loss
As the hours and now days have passed since the former employees of United Furniture learned of their employment status from a midnight email or text, they have dealt with it in many ways.
On Monday night/Tuesday morning the company sent out emails and texts informing workers not to report to work and that the layoffs were likely permanent. Benefits were denied and Cobra health benefits would not be available.
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Larry Adams,
November 22, 2022 | 4:19 pm CST
Dura Supreme Cabinetry celebrates its 30th Annual Kids Switch Day
Dura Supreme Cabinetry recently celebrated its 30th annual Kid’s Switch Day. What started as a Cub Scout project in 1992 is now a highly anticipated company event every year.
By
Larry Adams,
November 22, 2022 | 3:20 pm CST
Fortune Brands approves MasterBrand Inc. spin off
Separation expected to be complete on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
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Larry Adams,
November 22, 2022 | 1:39 pm CST
Fine cabinetry personalized for the customer
For more than 60 years, this family-owned cabinet company has served customers throughout the nation.
By
Larry Adams,
November 22, 2022 | 1:01 pm CST
United Furniture closing; 2,700 workers notified by midnight email to stay home
Approximately 2,700 United Furniture Industries employees are now unemployed after learning by email that they were not to report to work and the move was likely permanent.
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Larry Adams,
November 22, 2022 | 10:31 am CST
Sustainable wooden wind turbine blades being developed
Stora Enso and Voodin Blade Technology GmbH have signed a partnership agreement to develop sustainable wind turbine blades from wood.
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Larry Adams,
November 21, 2022 | 1:25 pm CST
2023 WMIA Scholarship Program opens
The WMIA 2023 scholarship program is now open. Every year, WMIA gives out scholarships to college students who want to study wood technology, machinery, and related fields.
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Larry Adams,
November 21, 2022 | 1:02 pm CST
Wood products group advocates for legal, sustainable timber trade of certain species
IWPA Advocates for Trade in Wood Products at CITES CoP 19 Meeting in Panama City, Panama. The International Wood Products Association outlines key principles when considering proposals to regulate trade in key timber species.
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Larry Adams,
November 21, 2022 | 12:33 pm CST