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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).
SkillsUSA California hosted the State Cabinetmaking and Introductory Woodworking competitions on Saturday, April 15, at Chaffey High School in Ontario, California, and for the second year in a row a female student won the Gold Medal in the Cabinetmaking contest.
LP Building Solutions to acquire OSB facility
Ontario-based mill set to become next LP® SmartSide® manufacturing facility.
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Larry Adams,
April 24, 2023 | 12:24 pm CDT
Solving the 100-year mystery of the lost Great Lakes Lumber Company fleet
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society found 2 of 3 lost vessels that disappeared over a century ago.
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Larry Adams,
April 24, 2023 | 11:02 am CDT
Tolko to cut shifts at Soda Creek and Armstrong operations
VERNON, B.C., Canada — Tolko Industries announced April 17 that its Soda Creek and Armstrong Lumber operations will both be moving from two shifts to single shifts. The temporary shift change at Armstrong Lumber went into effect April 17, and Tolko will be working with impacted employees at Soda Creek on the exact date of their permanent move to a single shift. Armstrong lumber employees were notified on April 10 and Soda Creek employees were informed earlier April 17.
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Larry Adams,
April 24, 2023 | 7:36 am CDT
Roca Group acquires US-based bathroom furniture maker
Roca Group strengthens its presence in the US market with the acquisition of Madeli
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Larry Adams,
April 24, 2023 | 7:35 am CDT
Luxury furniture market projected to reach $38.97 billion
The global luxury furniture market is predicted to register a CAGR of 5.6% over the forecast period, as per FMI's analysis. The industry's size is anticipated to increase from $22.6 billion in 2023 to $38.97 billion by the end of 2033.
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Larry Adams,
April 21, 2023 | 7:35 pm CDT
MillerKnoll's mea culpa
Andi Owen, the CEO of global office furniture company MillerKnoll, has apologized for telling workers to leave "pity city" after they expressed concerns about not receiving employee bonuses -- despite her receiving $3.9 million in cash and stock bonuses.
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Larry Adams,
April 21, 2023 | 11:30 am CDT
Video: Robotic spraying technology
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.
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Larry Adams,
April 21, 2023 | 11:01 am CDT
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