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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).
SALT LAKE CITY -- Pillar Machine, designer and developer of CNC woodworking machinery, CNC mortise and tenon miter machines, and CNC dowel inserting machines, has acquired Colorado-based Larick Machinery, a manufacturer of profile sanding and other equipment.
In a statement, Pillar Machine said, "our culture has been built around the concept of sustainable progress. In recent years and speaking to our customers, many of our most satisfied clients have given us feedback that they wish we had more product offerings."
Wood product companies partner to provide sustainably-sourced natural wood products
Cambium Carbon and Arbor Wood Co. partner to introduce a new wood product for outdoor and indoor building applications that is all-natural, chemical-free, lasts for decades, and is harvested domestically from mostly-urban sources.
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Larry Adams,
November 15, 2022 | 1:23 pm CST
Nexis3 and Stevens Industries partner on cabinet door program
Cabinet door manufacturer, Nexis3, has joined forces with StevensWood in Teutopolis, Ill., to provide TFL cabinet doors in sixty-six colors.
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Larry Adams,
November 15, 2022 | 1:00 pm CST
Hickory Chair promotes president from within the company
HICKORY, N.C. – Hickory Chair has promoted industry veteran, Parker Goss, from the role of vice president of merchandising to company president. He assumes the role of interim President and current Rock House Brands CEO, Alex Shuford III.
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Larry Adams,
November 15, 2022 | 12:25 pm CST
Miralis plans $45 million investment to automate factories
Groupe Miralis plans to invest $45 million for the start-up of two new high-automation manufacturing furniture plants, one in Saint-Anaclet-de-Lessard (near Rimouski) and another in Québec City.
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Larry Adams,
November 15, 2022 | 11:42 am CST
PPG recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Veterans
PPG was recently included on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2022, ranking No. 72 among the best 200 U.S. companies.
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Larry Adams,
November 15, 2022 | 8:35 am CST
Keeping control of noise
Consisting of linear lengths of wood secured to Kinetics’ black polyethylene terephthalate (PET) felt backing, kWood marries acoustic function with aesthetics.
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Larry Adams,
November 14, 2022 | 11:59 am CST
Marvin names chief financial officer
With more than 25 years of experience growing multi-billion dollar organizations,
Joe Sedgwick will help lead family-owned and -led company into the future.
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Larry Adams,
November 14, 2022 | 11:20 am CST
Kitchen & Bath market experienced slowdown in third quarter
Weakening market index ratings and more modest 2022 sales growth signal growing concerns.
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Larry Adams,
November 14, 2022 | 10:33 am CST
Madison's Lumber Reporter: Lumber prices flat on significant production curtailments
As October drew to a close, significant production curtailments at several large British Columbia lumber producers helped keep softwood lumber prices flat.
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Larry Adams,
November 14, 2022 | 10:03 am CST