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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).

Flexsteel innovation center

Furniture

Flexsteel invests in innovation

Flexsteel Industries is intensifying its focus on innovation and design. The number 28 company on the FDMC 300 list has made several recent moves signaling what the company calls a “major shift in product development strategy.”
By Larry Adams, December 28, 2021 | 11:40 am CST
Flexsteel's new Chevron line

Furniture

Flexsteel introduces Chevron line

DUBUQUE, Iowa -- Flexsteel has introduced a new furniture line called Chevron that addresses bedroom, dining, occasional, and home office with rustic sophistication and an organic, textural vibe. Crafted in solid pine, and marked by subtle, V-shaped pattern details, the complete whole home collection is Flexsteel's first entry into the solid wood arena.
By Larry Adams, December 23, 2021 | 11:31 am CST
Fire reported by Brantford Expositor

Woodworking Industry News

Fire damage to Canadian shop estimated at more than $600,000

SCOTLAND, Ont., -- A Dec. 20 fire to a woodworking shop caused more than $600,000 in damages, according to the Brantford Expositor newspaper.  Geoff Hayman, fire chief of the Brant County fire department, said portions of the building were on fire when they arrived and they were on scene for about six hours. There is heavy damage to the structure, which contained industrial machinery and material. There were no injuries reported.
By Larry Adams, December 23, 2021 | 10:52 am CST