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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.
MARSHFIELD, Mo. -- Armstrong World Industries (AWI) said it will invest nearly $8 million to expand its Architectural Components Group Inc. (ACGI) wood ceiling and wall facility in Marshfield.
Plans call for adding 50,000 to the operation’s manufacturing, warehouse and office space. The expansion is expected to create nearly 130 jobs.
Armstrong acquired ACGI in 2019. The plant manufactures wood ceilings and walls for commercial and residential environments.
Start-up founded by ex-IKEA exec introduces biodegradable bed
Horizontal Sleep is introducing a patented sleeping system which it claims is the world’s first biodegradable bed.
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Rich Christianson,
August 3, 2020 | 2:20 pm CDT
Enviva acquires Georgia Biomass wood pellet plant
Enviva Partners LP expanded its operational footprint across the southeast by completing the acquisition of Georgia Biomass’ plant in Waycross, Ga. The reported $175 million purchase includes associated contracted terminal capacity in Savannah, Ga.
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Rich Christianson,
August 3, 2020 | 10:50 am CDT
Resolute Forest Products planning to reopen idled El Dorado sawmill
MONTREAL – Resolute Forest Products is continuing plans to reopen its sawmill in El Dorado, Ark., that has been closed since last summer.
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Rich Christianson,
August 2, 2020 | 6:20 pm CDT
Two GoFundMe campaigns benefit N.C. wood biz destroyed by fire
More than $9,000 has been donated so far in a pair of GoFundMe pages set up to support Bear Creek Woodworks. The custom woodworking business’ shop was destroyed in an early morning fire on July 22.
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Rich Christianson,
August 2, 2020 | 4:37 pm CDT
Input sought for Canada's Red Seal cabinetmaker standard
Canada's Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program is seeking feedback to its new draft standard for cabinetmakers.
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Rich Christianson,
August 2, 2020 | 10:45 am CDT
Video: Custom woodworker's tank doubles as a lawn mower
Watch Jason Hibbs transform his lawn mower into a wooden tank.
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Rich Christianson,
August 1, 2020 | 4:59 pm CDT
Unique Store Fixtures brings award-winning restaurant design to life
Arthur’s Restaurant is racking up awards for its stylish décor, highlighted by its signature concave wood veneer ceiling in the main dining room that was designed by gh3* architects and fabricated by Unique Store Fixtures.
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Rich Christianson,
July 31, 2020 | 2:16 pm CDT
Red River College suspends woodworking programs
Red River College announced it will not offer courses in its Cabinetry and Woodworking Technology program this fall. Both the diploma and certificate programs were among a half-dozen programs suspended by the college in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Rich Christianson,
July 28, 2020 | 9:22 pm CDT
‘Simulated beef burgers’ recalled in Canada due to wood content
Loblaw Companies Ltd. issued a recall for President’s Choice Beefless Undeniable Burgers after pieces of wood were found in some packages.
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Rich Christianson,
July 27, 2020 | 1:19 pm CDT