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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.
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario -- The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the way cabinet, furniture, and other wood product companies sell their wares.
Canada earmarks $27 million to promote skilled trade careers
OTTAWA, Ontario – The government of Canada will contribute more than $27 million over the next five years to Skills Canada.
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Rich Christianson,
July 16, 2023 | 3:49 pm CDT
WPE Lancaster video preview: CCF's custom drawer program
MANHEIM, Pa. – CCF Industries will present its extensive custom drawer box capabilities – dovetailed or doweled - at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 12-13 at Spooky Nook Sports.
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Rich Christianson,
July 13, 2023 | 12:07 pm CDT
Lewis Lumber to showcase 40+ hardwood species at WPE Lancaster
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
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Rich Christianson,
July 12, 2023 | 11:02 am CDT
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