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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).
PORTLAND, Ore. —Timberlab Holdings Inc., owner of Timberlab Inc., a national provider of mass timber systems, and Diversified Wood Resources, LLC, doing business as American Laminators, an Oregon-based glue-laminated timber (glulam) manufacturer, have entered into an agreement for Timberlab to acquire the assets of American Laminators and will continue operating their two Oregon-based facilities in Drain and Swisshome beginning June 10, 2024.
Video: Boosting output through automation at Four Winds Laminating
Before integrating automated technology, Four Woods Laminating utilized an arm saw and hand-sprayed components. Now, equipped with a Homag panel saw and Makor spray lines, they operate more efficiently and production numbers have increased significantly.
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Larry Adams,
May 17, 2024 | 10:57 am CDT
Omec, manufacturer of dovetail machinery, celebrates '60 years of ingenuity'
This year marks the 60-year anniversary of Omec, an Italy-based manufacturer of dovetail machinery.
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Larry Adams,
May 17, 2024 | 7:04 am CDT
1847 Holdings reports 15.0% Increase in revenue to $14.9 million for Q1
1847 Holdings LLC, a holding company specializing in identifying middle market businesses, reported that in the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, total revenue was $14.9 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $13.0 million in Q1 2023.
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Larry Adams,
May 17, 2024 | 6:49 am CDT
ISM: Economic improvement to continue through 2024
Manufacturing is expected to expand in 2024 at a slower pace than projected in December 2023; revenue is to increase 2.1%; capital expenditures to increase 1%; capacity utilization at 82.8%; services are expected to expand in 2024 at a slightly slower pace than projected in December 2023; revenue to increase 2.9%; capital expenditures to increase 1.4%; capacity utilization at 88.6%.
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Larry Adams,
May 17, 2024 | 6:28 am CDT
NAHB: Higher interest rates keep single-family housing starts flat
WASHINGTON — Single-family starts remained flat in April as interest rates moved above 7% last month and builders were dealing with tighter lending conditions.Overall housing starts increased 5.7% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.36 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Larry Adams,
May 16, 2024 | 9:57 am CDT
Ashley Furniture named inaugural HFA Manufacturer of the Year
Ashley Furniture Industries has been named the first HFA Manufacturer of the Year award from the Home Furnishings Association. In winning the award, the association said that "Ashley has achieved remarkable growth and sustained success through a strong company culture centered on employee development, customer service excellence, and innovative practices."
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Larry Adams,
May 16, 2024 | 8:29 am CDT
Owens Corning completes Masonite acquisition
Owens Corning has completed its acquisition of Masonite International Corporation for $133 per share, with a transaction value of approximately $3.9 billion.
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Larry Adams,
May 16, 2024 | 7:13 am CDT
Ontario cabinet maker fined $50K after workplace injury
A worker sustained critical injuries while using a saw blade to cut cabinet drawers and the employer was fined $50,000 by the Canadian Minister of Labour's office.
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Larry Adams,
May 16, 2024 | 6:38 am CDT
Pellet plant obtains air quality permit
The Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) issued a Final Determination regarding the permit application for the proposed wood pellet manufacturing facility in Hoquiam, Washington.
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Larry Adams,
May 15, 2024 | 11:27 am CDT