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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).
Four Homag Technology Days have been scheduled for this Spring in locations in Germany.
Alabama sawmill hit with proposed $2.5 million in penalties in fatal accident
US Department of Labor proposes nearly $2.5 million in penalties for Alabama sawmill, finds willful disregard for safety led to fatality
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Larry Adams,
February 26, 2024 | 9:43 am CST
Allegheny Wood Products ceasing operations
Allegheny Wood Products, a 50-year-old West Virginia-based internationally known hardwood producer, closed its doors Friday, Feb. 23,
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Larry Adams,
February 25, 2024 | 9:49 pm CST
Masonite to consolidate its headquarters
Masonite has signed a long-term lease for the 128,000-square-foot building at 1001 E. Palm Ave in Ybor City. The Tampa-based window and door manufacturer will vacate two Ybor buildings and consolidate into the one location.
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Larry Adams,
February 23, 2024 | 12:56 pm CST
HNI sales top $2.4 billion, Kimball synergy 'ahead of schedule'
MUSCATINE, Iowa — HNI Corporation achieved sales of $2.434 billion and net income of $49.2 million for the full year ended December 30, 2023. GAAP net income per diluted share was $1.09, compared to $2.94 in the prior year. Non-GAAP net income per diluted share was $2.65, compared to $2.20 in the prior year. GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations follow the financial statements in this release.
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Larry Adams,
February 23, 2024 | 10:59 am CST
NAR: Existing-home sales rose 3.1% in January
Existing-home sales expanded 3.1% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.00 million. Median existing-home sales price climbed 5.1% from January 2023 to $379,100 – the seventh consecutive month of year-over-year price gains.
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Larry Adams,
February 23, 2024 | 9:55 am CST
KCMA: December cabinet sales down overall
Cabinet manufacturers reported overall cabinet sales of were down 13.2% for November 2023 compared to the same month in 2022.
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Larry Adams,
February 23, 2024 | 9:17 am CST
Financing issues drag down confidence in multifamily development
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing was in negative territory in the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Larry Adams,
February 22, 2024 | 12:12 pm CST
Hall of Fame Foundation elects officers and board members
The Board of Directors of the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Inc. has elected new officers and board members for 2024.
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Larry Adams,
February 22, 2024 | 12:09 pm CST
La-Z-Boy unit integrates 3D Cloud scanner technology
Joybird sets furniture industry milestone with launch of 3D Cloud Room Scanner Technology
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Larry Adams,
February 22, 2024 | 11:58 am CST