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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).
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Roseburg to invest $700 million in Southern Oregon manufacturing operations
Roseburg Forest Products announced April 14, 2023, that it planned to invest $700 million over the next four years to upgrade and expand its manufacturing operations in Southern Oregon, where the company was founded nearly 90 years ago.
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Larry Adams,
April 14, 2023 | 3:05 pm CDT
West Fraser’s science-based emissions reduction targets validated
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.'s Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated its scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets.
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Larry Adams,
April 14, 2023 | 2:02 pm CDT
Koppers' facility does 'no harm'
Koppers Holdings Inc., an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds, has presented its annual Zero Harm President's Award to its Ashcroft, British Columbia, facility in recognition of its best-in-company performance in safety, environmental responsibility and innovation.
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Larry Adams,
April 14, 2023 | 12:03 pm CDT
911 dispatchers get some support
Watson Furniture Group, a manufacturer of 911 dispatch consoles, has kicked off a month-long celebration of 911 dispatchers.
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Larry Adams,
April 14, 2023 | 11:22 am CDT
CabinetDIY unveils line of distressed cabinets
ANAHEIM, Calif. — CabinetDIY, an online retailer of RTA cabinets has launched a new line of distressed kitchen cabinets that are inspired by a range of farmhouse-inspired finishes.
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Larry Adams,
April 14, 2023 | 8:25 am CDT
Earthquake simulator to put building to the test
The tests will take place this spring at the UC San Diego NSF-funded outdoor shake table, now one of the two largest shake tables in the world.
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Larry Adams,
April 13, 2023 | 2:07 pm CDT
Ashley Companies releases Third Corporate Social Responsibility Report
TAMPA, Fla. — The Ashley companies released its third annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report to highlight the continued support for their surrounding communities and employees, and their strategy to make global improvements throughout the course of 2022. The Ashley companies are comprised of Ashley Furniture Industries, the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, Ashley Global Retail, the #1 furniture and mattress retail brand in North America, and Ashley Distribution Services, one of the industry's largest motor carriers.
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Larry Adams,
April 13, 2023 | 12:34 pm CDT
West Fraser’s U.S. lumber production tops its Canadian output
In 2022, U.S. lumber production by West Fraser topped Canadian production, and 2023 appears to show similar numbers according to West Fraser 2022 Annual Report."We expect total lumber shipments in 2023 to be similar to 2022 levels as the transportation challenges that we faced last year are not expected to be as severe in 2023," said Ray Ferris, president and CEO.
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Larry Adams,
April 13, 2023 | 12:12 pm CDT
Remodeling market sentiment edged up in first quarter of 2023
The NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the first quarter of 2023 posted a reading of 70, edging up 1 point from the fourth quarter of 2022.
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Larry Adams,
April 13, 2023 | 11:56 am CDT