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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).
Platinum Tooling, an importer of Heimatec live tools and angle heads plus other global brands of precision machine tool accessories, has named Frank Twomey as regional sales manager.
Survey: Renovations, energy efficiency are top of mind for today's homeowners
Energy-efficient home renovation is emerging as a key solution to U.S. homeowners balancing a volatile housing market with a desire to boost curb appeal, finds the new "Opening Doors" survey by JELD-WEN, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance interior and exterior building products.
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Larry Adams,
June 27, 2023 | 1:01 pm CDT
Hardwood lumber group receives $500K matching grant from forestry service
The National Hardwood Lumber Association announced today that it has been awarded a $500,000 matching grant from the USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations Program to support and expand markets for the United States hardwood industry.
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Larry Adams,
June 27, 2023 | 12:14 pm CDT
Apollo Sprayers rebrands with a fresh new look
Apollo Sprayers International, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality spray systems for the woodworking industry, is unveiling a new look.
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Larry Adams,
June 27, 2023 | 11:39 am CDT
Plywood maker Garnica makes strategic moves for North American market
Garnica, a global supplier of sustainable plywood solutions has made several strategic appointments and additions of five new senior leaders to its North American team.
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Larry Adams,
June 27, 2023 | 11:09 am CDT
Production begins at Century Components' new 75,000 sq. ft. Ohio factory
Century Components has begun production and warehousing at its new 75,000-square-foot facility in Sugarcreek, Ohio.
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Larry Adams,
June 27, 2023 | 10:49 am CDT
New home sales jump in May
A lack of existing inventory coupled with solid consumer demand helped to boost new home sales in May to their highest level since February 2022, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
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Larry Adams,
June 27, 2023 | 9:50 am CDT
Canadian tool maker to invest $4.5 million in new equipment to meet global demand
Veritas Tools, the manufacturing arm of Lee Valley, is a manufacturer involved in woodworking tool-design. The Ottawa-based company is investing $4.5 million to increase production and add new equipment to meet growing global demand.
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Larry Adams,
June 26, 2023 | 12:44 pm CDT
LL Flooring unanimously rejects proposal from Cabinets To Go
RICHMOND, Va. — The board of directors for LL Flooring Holdings Inc. has unanimously rejected an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Cabinets To Go, LLC, a subsidiary of F9 Brands, Inc., to acquire all of LL Flooring’s outstanding shares for $5.76 per share in cash.
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Larry Adams,
June 26, 2023 | 12:27 pm CDT
Hickory Chair president dies unexpectedly
Hickory Chair announced the unexpected death of company president, Parker Goss.
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Larry Adams,
June 26, 2023 | 11:55 am CDT