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Larry Adams
Editor

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).

Furniture

Flexsteel embarks on outdoor adventure

Flexsteel is bringing its home furnishings beyond the confines of indoor spaces. The launch of Flexsteel Outdoor Living unveils two new collections: Vista Wicker Lounge and Nova Wood Dining and Lounge. With the introduction of these collections, Flexsteel brings its expertise in quality, durability, and design to outdoor living spaces by combining its meticulous craftsmanship with the best-sourced materials available, ensuring that its outdoor furniture meets the same exceptional standards as its indoor pieces.
By Larry Adams, July 17, 2023 | 10:56 am CDT

Design

Oneida names its 2023 Future Craftsmen Scholarship Recipients

As a U.S. based manufacturer, Oneida Air Systems says it places great significance on the long tradition of American craftsmanship that has made the country great. "As a company we try to uphold these principles and apply them to our products every day - That's why we created the Future Craftsman Scholarship program," the company said. 
By Larry Adams, July 14, 2023 | 11:53 am CDT

Woodworking Industry News

PGT Innovations earns Workforce Development and Innovation Award

NORTH VENICE, Fla. — PGT Innovations, a manufacturer of premium window, door, and garage door industry, has received the Workforce Development and Innovation Award for the second time from The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce during this year’s 33rd annual Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards.  This is the company’s second time winning the award. The manufacturing leader first received the accolade in 2020 during the 30th annual Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards.
By Larry Adams, July 14, 2023 | 11:40 am CDT
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Wood

Study: Wood industry releases 'more carbon than Russia'

A new paper in Nature by World Resources Institute researchers published online on July 5 finds that the world’s yearly wood harvests are likely to emit 3.5 to 4.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year, more than 10% of recent global annual emissions of carbon dioxide.
By Larry Adams, July 13, 2023 | 5:51 pm CDT