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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).
MachMotion, a provider of CNC control optimization solutions, has announced a new webinar titled, "Three blind spots every CNC owner should know."
Dura Supreme launches multi-million dollar expansion in Statesville, NC
Dura Supreme Cabinetry has announced a multi-million dollar initiative to launch manufacturing operations in Statesville, North Carolina.
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Larry Adams,
March 10, 2023 | 12:53 pm CST
Women in woodworking honored with 2023 Women MAKE America awards
Women in the wood products industry are making an impact whether they work in the C-suite or on the production floor. Recently, efforts by two leaders in the wood products arena were honored with the 2023 Women MAKE America awards presented by the Manufacturing Institute.
Christine Marvin of Marvin Windows and Doors and Leigh Ann Richardson of Koppers, an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, were two of 127 other women across the country in receiving this distinction.
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Larry Adams,
March 8, 2023 | 11:51 am CST
MasterBrand, after separation from Fortune Brands, realizes strong finish to 2022
MasterBrand Inc., the largest residential cabinet manufacturer in North America, announced fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results that saw increases in both income and profit and allows the company to continue what it calls the "MasterBrand Way."
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Larry Adams,
March 7, 2023 | 1:20 pm CST
Ancient Elm tree reborn
Holland, Michigan, has been a woodworking community for more than a century, going back to at least the mid-1800s, and sharing much of that history was the Rock Elm tree that spent its last years in the city’s popular Centennial Park.
When it was time to take down the 150-year-old elm tree, the city’s parks and recreation department began thinking of new and creative ways to use the wood.
Deputy Parks Director Jamie Scott suggested a partnership with the Holland Bowl Mill, a company with roots back nearly a century.
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Larry Adams,
March 7, 2023 | 12:31 pm CST
Woodworking machinery sales to reach $6.1 billion by 2027
A Castalay planer - moulder.
In the changed post COVID-19 business landscape, the global market f
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Larry Adams,
March 7, 2023 | 12:10 pm CST
Koch moves to larger facilities
KOCH LP Machinery and Systems of Germany and their partners have operated out of Atlanta for 36 years, and have recently moved to a larger location in Acworth, Georgia, to accommodate the continued growth of the company.
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Larry Adams,
March 1, 2023 | 11:14 am CST
Uneeda expands headquarters
Uneeda has just completed a large expansion of its headquarters here in Spring Valley, NY. We increased our square footage from 58,000 to 100,000 sqf to accommodate more machinery and warehousing space to streamline the manufacturing process and meet the current demand.
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Larry Adams,
February 28, 2023 | 8:47 am CST
Martin Goebel to debut the Kindred Heirloom Collection
ST. LOUIS — Martin Goebel, co-founder of Goebel & Co. Furniture located in St. Louis, will debut his Kindred Heirloom Collection, his first furniture and home goods brand for the consumer market.
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Larry Adams,
February 27, 2023 | 6:16 pm CST
Roseburg names vice president-general counsel and corporate secretary
Roseburg has named Matt Lawless as the Vice President-General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective March 1. He will join the company’s Executive Team and help set strategy and overall direction for the business.
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Larry Adams,
February 27, 2023 | 3:54 pm CST