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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).
Robotic Solutions, based in Jasper, Indiana has been a long-term partner with CMA Spray Robotics in Udine, Italy, to provide the U.S. Wood industry with opportunities to automate their finishing processes.
LP partners with employment group to help indigenous youth
Award-winning program introduces Indigenous youth to careers in natural resource industries through hands-on learning opportunities.
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Larry Adams,
April 21, 2023 | 10:34 am CDT
Lumbermens insurance company's head-shaving event raises $140K for childhood cancer research
Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), the largest mutual insurer dedicated to wood-related businesses, raised more than $140,000 for childhood cancer research during their head-shaving fundraiser benefiting the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
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Larry Adams,
April 21, 2023 | 9:10 am CDT
IKEA unveils $2.2 billion U.S. expansion plan
The plan includes eight new stores and nine "plan and order" points.
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Larry Adams,
April 21, 2023 | 8:26 am CDT
Top 200 furniture manufacturers realize total turnover by over 30% from 2017 to 2022
The total turnover of the top 200 furniture manufacturers increased by over 30% from 2017 to 2022, according to the "Top 200 Furniture Manufacturers Worldwide" report from ResearchAndMarkets.com.
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Larry Adams,
April 20, 2023 | 11:59 am CDT
U.S. imports of hardwood plywood are down 66%
The Decorative Hardwoods Association is reporting that last year, U.S. imports of hardwood plywood grew by 12% in value to more than $2.1 billion. This year, however, total imports have declined by 66%.
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Larry Adams,
April 20, 2023 | 11:48 am CDT
Hub space for rising young leaders opens in Hall of Fame building
A grand opening reception for the Karen and Stephen Pond Hub area in the new American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame building will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. on Thursday, April 20 prior to the official start of the spring High Point Market.
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Larry Adams,
April 20, 2023 | 11:26 am CDT
Home remodeling market projected to contract through 1Q 2024
After more than a decade of continuous growth, annual spending on improvements and repairs to owner-occupied homes is expected to decline by early next year, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
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Larry Adams,
April 20, 2023 | 9:59 am CDT
Calling all Hennepin Technical College alumni
Technical school hosting a 50th anniversary reunion, and they want alumni's to be there.
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Larry Adams,
April 19, 2023 | 12:20 pm CDT
CPSC adopts ASTM tipover rule as mandatory federal standard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted 3-1 today to adopt ASTM International’s F2057-23 voluntary stability standard as the new mandatory safety standard for clothing storage units required under the STURDY Act.
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Larry Adams,
April 19, 2023 | 11:46 am CDT