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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).
Würth Baer Supply Company has acquired J & G Machinery in Sanford, N.C. The addition of J & G Machinery will expand Würth’s woodworking machinery sales and service footprint to include the southeast United States.
Customers allegedly lose thousands in deposits after Tru Cabinetry closure
ASHLAND, Ala. -- Customers who made down payments on cabinets from Tru Cabinetry before the company's announcement that it was closing operations have not received their cabinets or received reimbursement for the down payment.
Reports from 1819News said that several customers have not been compensated for their partial payment. One customer, who told 1819News that she had a family member who was a Tru Cabinetry employee, had ordered cabinets in July to remodel a kitchen and put down nearly $5,000 toward the purchase.
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Larry Adams,
September 2, 2022 | 12:50 pm CDT
The story behind the Ultrashelf floating shelf
Ultrashelf was founded on the idea that customizing your home with high-quality floating shelves should be easy and accessible.
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Larry Adams,
September 2, 2022 | 8:32 am CDT
Reed-Custer's industrial program utilizes donations to train tomorrow's workers
Aetna Plywood has contributed materials to the Reed-Custer High School industrial tech students so they can learn to build and become the craftspeople of tomorrow.
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Larry Adams,
September 1, 2022 | 12:05 pm CDT
Product testers wanted for new cordless hammer drill
Product Testers Wanted for New Festool QUADRIVE TPC 18/4 Cordless Hammer Drill . Trade professionals and advanced DIYers can apply from Sept. 1 – Sept. 11.
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Larry Adams,
September 1, 2022 | 10:50 am CDT
AHF Products to close plant and shift production
AHF Products announced Sept. 1 that it will stop production at its Titusville, Pa., plant and will move manufacturing of the solid and engineered wood flooring products produced there to its facilities in Beverly, W.V., Somerset, Ky., and Only, Tenn., facilities.
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Larry Adams,
September 1, 2022 | 10:20 am CDT
Southeast Building Supply expands into Alabama with acquisition
Southeast Building Supply Interests, a platform company of the leading building industry-focused investment firm Building Industry Partners, has acquired Buettner Brothers Lumber Company. Details of the acquisition were not released.
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Larry Adams,
September 1, 2022 | 9:10 am CDT
Smith Leonard: New orders drop again, and order cancellations play a role
New orders dropped again, but a deeper analysis shows that numbers can be confusing.
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Larry Adams,
August 31, 2022 | 2:17 pm CDT
Renewal by Andersen recognized as best in customer satisfaction
Renewal by Andersen has been recognized for "Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Window and Patio Door Manufacturer Brands," according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction Study.
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Larry Adams,
August 31, 2022 | 11:55 am CDT
Jeld-Wen to review Australasia business
JELD-WEN Holding Inc. has initiated a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives for its Australasia business.
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Larry Adams,
August 31, 2022 | 9:23 am CDT