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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.
Home builders got back to work today after getting the green light from the Quebec government to resume construction activities. The government’s authorization also allows manufacturers of cabinets, flooring, millwork and other businesses in the housing construction supply chain to reopen. The resumption of home building and allied trades ends a nearly four-week shutdown mandated by the Quebec government as part of its response to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
Updated: Canada acts to blunt financial hardships unleashed by COVID-19 crisis
The Canadian government's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan is a wide-sweeping emergency bill provides nearly $100 billion in financial aid to businesses, families and individuals affected by the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, each of Canada's 10 provinces offer relief packages and resources. Here's an updated roundup of available assistance.
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Rich Christianson,
April 20, 2020 | 9:03 am CDT
CNC Automation to resume operations
CNC Automation, a distributor of industrial woodworking machinery, will begin ramping up operations at its office on April 20.
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Rich Christianson,
April 17, 2020 | 1:47 pm CDT
Quebec allows Tafisa to reopen particleboard plant
Tafisa was granted an exemption by the Quebec government allowing it to resume the manufacture of particleboard and thermally fused laminate needed for the manufacture of hospital and food furnishings and fixtures.
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Rich Christianson,
April 2, 2020 | 11:14 am CDT
Knoll taps credit line for $65M; restarts manufacturing plant
Knoll Inc. announced that it planned to draw $65 million from its secure revolving credit facility, a few days after it was given the greenlight to resume operations at its manufacturing plant in East Greenville. Knoll, said the action would boost its cash reserves to an estimated $120 million to help it weather the coronavirus crisis.
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Rich Christianson,
April 1, 2020 | 11:33 am CDT
SkillsUSA cancels 2020 national championships
SkillsUSA announced late Friday afternoon the cancellation of the National Leadership and Skills Conference scheduled for June 22-26 in Louiville, Ky., the latest event to fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Rich Christianson,
March 27, 2020 | 6:58 pm CDT
Ontario and Quebec COVID-19 orders at odds for wood manufacturing
Acting to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the governments of Quebec and Ontario separately issued orders placing temporary restrictions on "non essential" businesses effective today. The two directives, however, go in opposite directions for secondary wood products manufacturers.
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Rich Christianson,
March 25, 2020 | 3:12 pm CDT
Southwest Air Equipment to serve up 65 years of finishing expertise at WPE Texas
Southwest Air Equipment, a 65-year-old company specializing in industrial finishing, will exhibit at Wood Pro Expo Texas, March 12-13 at the Arlington Convention Center.
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Rich Christianson,
March 4, 2020 | 2:57 pm CST
Closets Conference & Expo Products
Video Preview: Sidelines by Rev-A-Shelf at Cabinets & Closets Expo
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Rev-A-Shelf LLC, an industry leader in cabinet organization and lighting accessories, will display its newest line of luxury closet accessories, Sidelines by Rev-A-Shelf, at the Cabinet & Closets Expo, March 12-13 at the Arlington Convention Center.
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Rich Christianson,
March 4, 2020 | 10:44 am CST
Top Drawer Components offers dovetail and custom products
Top Drawer Components plans to showcase its dovetail drawers and "if you can dream it, we can build it" custom capabilities at Wood Pro Expo Texas, March 12-13 at the Arlington Convention Center.
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Rich Christianson,
March 4, 2020 | 10:09 am CST