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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).
The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) recently welcomed AHF Products, Mirage, Vintage Hardwood Flooring, and Preverco to the NWFA Engineered Refinishable Program, bringing the total number of participating companies to 23.
Cabinet market to grow by $22.57 billion from 2022 to 2027
The global cabinet market is expected to grow by $22.57 billion from 2022 to 2027, according to a new market research survey. However, the growth momentum of the market will progress at a CAGR of 5.73% during the forecast period.
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Larry Adams,
September 26, 2023 | 12:39 pm CDT
Canfor to build state-of-the-art mill in B.C.
Canfor Corporation will be investing approximately $200 million to build a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Houston, British Columbia.
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Larry Adams,
September 26, 2023 | 11:38 am CDT
Pallet supplier, Millwood, opens new Ohio location
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.
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Larry Adams,
September 26, 2023 | 11:16 am CDT
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