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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).
Millwood, Inc. has opened its 39th location nationwide in Lordstown, Ohio, just minutes from its corporate headquarters in Vienna, Ohio.
A team of 16 team members will operate the 43,200 square-foot space at 5232 Tod Ave SW Warren, Ohio, 44481 including a chaplain who will be available to meet their personal, professional and spiritual needs.
Video: Robotic spraying technology
Robotic Solutions Inc. specializes in customizing robotic milling needs. A new system that is a available is 3D robotic spray finishing as seen in this video.
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Larry Adams,
September 25, 2023 | 1:03 pm CDT
Canada invests $107million on rental housing in Vancouver
The Government of Canada is providing $107.5 million in fully repayable low-interest loans through the Rental Construction Financing Initiative (RCFi) to build 215 purpose-built rental homes for residents of Vancouver.
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Larry Adams,
September 25, 2023 | 12:49 pm CDT
Phoenix cabinet company liquidating assets
Ravenwood Cabinetry, a long time cabinet maker located near downtown Phoenix, has auctioned off its cabinet making equipment, tooling and supplies. The auction continues until 12 p.m. (MST).
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Larry Adams,
September 25, 2023 | 11:19 am CDT
Dust disease hitting engineered stone countertop workers
Leobardo Segura Meza is 27 years old. He is a migrant worker who came to the U.S. in 2012, started work as a engineered stone countertop cutter and by 2022 was on the transplant list to replace damaged lungs. He has Silicosis.
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Larry Adams,
September 24, 2023 | 6:22 pm CDT
Bistro set chairs recalled after collapsing when used
About 11,000 sets of bistro chairs and tables manufactured in Vietnam and sold at TJX, TJ Maxx, Homegoods, Homesense and Marshalls retail stores have been recalled after reports of the chairs breaking or collapsing and several injuries occurring as a result.
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Larry Adams,
September 24, 2023 | 4:20 pm CDT
Indiana Dimension Inc. announces data privacy incident
Indiana Dimension Inc. (IDI) announced Sept. 22 that a data privacy incident occurred and "may have impacted certain individual information."
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Larry Adams,
September 22, 2023 | 8:04 pm CDT
Indiana Furniture names CFO and VP of finance
Melissa McCann has been named to succeed Bernie Kreilein as CFO and vice president of finance for Indiana Furniture.
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Larry Adams,
September 22, 2023 | 1:01 pm CDT
NAR: Existing-home sales decreased 0.7% in August
Existing home sales moved lower in August, according to the National Association of Realtors. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales improved in the Midwest, were unchanged in the Northeast, and slipped in the South and West. All four regions recorded year-over-year sales declines.
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Larry Adams,
September 22, 2023 | 12:50 pm CDT
Steelcase sees second quarter earnings soar
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Steelcase's second quarter results, announced Sept. 19, drew praise such as steller and soar from stock analysts. Second quarter earnings were up, and the future outlook looks bright with many companies releasing "return-to-office mandates, and we're optimistic that our demand levels will improve as customers seek our help to evolve their workplaces to engage, connect, and work better for their employees."
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Larry Adams,
September 22, 2023 | 12:30 pm CDT