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Rich
Christianson
President/Owner/C-Level
Rich Christianson is the owner of Richson Media LLC, a Chicago-based communications firm focused on the industrial woodworking sector. Rich is the former long-time editorial director and associate publisher of Woodworking Network. During his nearly 35-year career, Rich has toured more than 250 woodworking operations throughout North America, Europe and Asia and has written extensively on woodworking technology, design and supply trends. He has also directed and promoted dozens of woodworking trade shows, conferences and seminars including the Cabinets & Closets Conference & Expo and the Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference & Expo, Canada’s largest woodworking show.
OTTAWA, Ontario – Housing starts nudged up 1.8% from 253,226 units in March to 257,846 units in April, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Salon Industriel du Bois Ouvré
Pioneer of robot-made cabinets to speak at SIBO 2022
DRUMMONDVILLE, Quebec – Bastien Larouche, who is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his company Roboistic RMC (Robot-made Cabinets), will deliver a keynote presentation at Salon Industriel du Bois Ouvré (SIBO).

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Rich Christianson,
May 17, 2022 | 10:38 am CDT
Salon Industriel du Bois Ouvré
Le pionnier des armoires robotisées prendra la parole au SIBO 2022
DRUMMONDVILLE, Québec — Bastien Larouche, qui célèbre le 10e anniversaire de son entreprise Roboistic RMC (Robot-made Cabinets), fera une présentation principale au Salon industriel du bois ouvré (SIBO).

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Rich Christianson,
May 17, 2022 | 10:35 am CDT
2022 EBC agenda addresses top-of-mind topics
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The Executive Briefing Conference (EBC), the woodworking industry’s most unique event for C-level executives, will take place at The Broadmoor, one of the nation’s most iconic luxury resorts.
The EBC was founded on the premise of bringing leaders together from all ranks of the woodworking industry – cabinets, furniture, architectural woodwork, machine manufacturers, suppliers, etc. - to address what’s new and what’s next.

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Rich Christianson,
May 16, 2022 | 3:32 pm CDT
Video: The making of Caeserstone Canada’s IDS exhibit booth
TORONTO – In observance of its 35th anniversary, Caeserstone turned to designer Alessandro Munge and Unique Store Fixtures to create its attention-grabbing display booth at the Interior Design Show 2022 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

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Rich Christianson,
May 15, 2022 | 4:53 pm CDT
WPEL preview video: Assembling cabinets in under 3 minutes using Lockdowel
MANHEIM, Pa. – Lockdowel will demonstrate its patented fasteners for RTA assembly of cabinets and furniture at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 13-14 at the Spooky Nooks Sports Center in Lancaster County, Pa.

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Rich Christianson,
May 12, 2022 | 9:29 am CDT
AWMAC members heading to Calgary for first national convention in three years
EDMONTON, Alberta -- The Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada will hold its national convention June 9-11 at the Fairmont Palliser in downtown Calgary, Alberta.

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Rich Christianson,
May 10, 2022 | 3:27 pm CDT
Interfor invests C$56 million for a minority stake in GreenFirst
BURNABY, British Columbia -- Interfor Corp. acquired 28,684,433 common shares of GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. from Rayonier A.M. Canada.
Interfor paid approximately C$56 million in cash and now owns approximately 16.2% of GreenFirst's issued and outstanding shares.
Interfor said its investment in GreenFirst is complementary to its expansion into Eastern Canada through the acquisition of EACOM Timber Corporation in February.

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Rich Christianson,
May 9, 2022 | 9:30 pm CDT
Dunkley Lumber to modernize Edgewood sawmill operation
CARROT RIVER, Saskatchewan – Dunkley Lumber is investing in substantial sawmill upgrades at its Edgewood Forest Products operation.

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Rich Christianson,
May 9, 2022 | 2:28 pm CDT
JELD-WEN cites increased operational costs for $500,000 Q1 loss
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – JELD-WEN Holding Inc. reported a $500,000 net loss for the first quarter on net revenue of $1.171 billion.

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Rich Christianson,
May 5, 2022 | 4:59 pm CDT