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Rich
Christianson
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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.
MANHEIM, Pa. – Lewis Lumber Products will display more than 40 species of hardwood lumber, including FSC-certified products harvested from well-managed Pennsylvania forests by its sister company Dwight Lumber
Wood Pro Expo Lancaster offers expanded education program
MANHEIM, Pa. – The 2023 edition of Wood Pro Expo Lancaster features a smorgasbord of learning opportunities both in the classroom and on the show floor.
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Rich Christianson,
July 10, 2023 | 10:28 am CDT
Renovar to tout expanding restoration network at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster
MANHEIM, Pa. – Renovar, a leading source for furniture, cabinet, and architectural millwork repair and restoration in the United States will exhibit at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 12-13 at Spooky Nook Sports.
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Rich Christianson,
July 9, 2023 | 10:02 am CDT
PACMAC funding available to help Quebec wood firms modernize their digital marketing
QUEBEC – Funds are still available to qualifying Quebec wood products companies to help them develop or expand their digital marketing capabilities through the PACMAC initiative.
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Rich Christianson,
July 8, 2023 | 11:32 am CDT
AWMAC pays tribute to Carlo DeFrancesco, 57
BOLTON, Ontario – Carlo DeFrancesco, president of Green Valley Woodworking, and a long-time active member of the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada (AWMAC), died June 28.
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Rich Christianson,
July 6, 2023 | 8:19 pm CDT
Quality VAKuum Products to show veneering prowess at WPE Lancaster
MANHEIM, Pa. – Quality VAKuum Products (QVP), will demonstrate its vacuum pumps and accessories for custom veneering applications at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 12-13 at Spooky Nook Sports.
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Rich Christianson,
July 6, 2023 | 2:39 pm CDT
Martin's to display IWF Challengers Award-winning technology at WPE Lancaster
MANHEIM, Pa. – Martin’s Woodworking Machinery will highlight a pair of machines from Northtech at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 12-13 at Spooky Nook Sports.
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Rich Christianson,
July 6, 2023 | 9:44 am CDT
NewCNC to demo fully automated manufacturing cell at WPE Lancaster
MANHEIM, Pa. – NewCNC will conduct live demonstrations of a manufacturing cell for efficient production of cabinets, doors, and carving MDF at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 12-13..
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Rich Christianson,
July 2, 2023 | 2:53 pm CDT
Musser Biomass plans $7.5 million investment to more than double output
RURAL RETREAT, Va. – Musser Biomass and Wood Products will invest $7.5 million to expand its operation.
The expansion will more than double production of dried hardwood chips and sawdust the company supplies to composite decking manufacturers, plastic extrusion companies, and barbecue and wood pellet companies. Ten jobs will be created as the company also increases its purchase volumes of hardwood residuals from regional sawmills.
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Rich Christianson,
July 2, 2023 | 8:22 am CDT
WMS 2023 preview video: Salice F70 undermount drawer slide
MISSISSAUGA – Salice will feature the F70, a concealed, undermount drawer slide, at the Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference & Expo, Nov. 2-4, at the International Centre.
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Rich Christianson,
July 1, 2023 | 5:37 pm CDT