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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.
HANOVER, Ontario – The Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario launches its 2023 program series with a multi-topic Seminar & Networking Event Jan. 25 at Export Development Canada in Kitchener, Ontario.
C.H. Briggs to cease operations after losing primary supplier
READING, Pa. – C.H. Briggs, one of the largest, independently-owned distributors of interior specialty building materials, announced it will completely shut down operations as of March 31.
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Rich Christianson,
January 15, 2023 | 3:15 pm CST
Spotlight will shine on functional and decorative hardware at WPE Lancaster
MANHEIM, Pa. – Exhibitors of functional and decorative hardware will be highlighted at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 12-13 at Spooky Nook Sports/Warehouse at the Nook.
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Rich Christianson,
January 14, 2023 | 11:33 am CST
Mark your calendar for the 2023 Executive Briefing Conference
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The 2023 Executive Briefing Conference, the only leadership event open to owners and top managers from throughout the full spectrum of the woodworking industry, is scheduled for Sept. 26-28 at the Broadmoor.
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Rich Christianson,
January 12, 2023 | 4:11 pm CST
Learn how E.F. San Juan melds craftsmanship with CNC technology at WPE Florida
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- At the full-day Wood Pro Conference scheduled for April 12, the father and son team of Edward San Juan, president, and Eddie San Juan, operations manager, will discuss how they have integrated CNC technology into their third-generation company’s production operations.
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Rich Christianson,
January 11, 2023 | 12:36 pm CST
Slideshow: Expanding Montreal hair salon gets a makeover
MONTREAL – The owners of Blunt, a well-established hair salon, pounced on the opportunity to expand its footprint when a neighboring tenant moved out.
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Rich Christianson,
January 10, 2023 | 11:45 am CST
Closets Conference & Expo News
ACSP and CMA offer dual membership discount
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Members of the Association of Closet and Storage Professionals (ACSP) now qualify for a 50 percent discount to join the Cabinet Makers Association (CMA) and vice versa.
This reciprocal arrangement will be highlighted at the ACSP and CMA booths during the Closets Conference & Expo co-located with Wood Pro Expo Florida, April 12-14 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.
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Rich Christianson,
January 8, 2023 | 5:55 pm CST
Closets Conference & Expo News
Closets Conference panelists will explore design trends
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- In recent years there has been an utter explosion of new and enhanced materials available to closet designers.
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Rich Christianson,
January 7, 2023 | 7:30 pm CST
Montreal fixture maker leases warehouse space in New York
ROUSES POINT, N.Y. — Fermos, a Montreal-based manufacturer of wood, metal and acrylic retail displays and fixtures, entered into a lease for approximately 60,000 square feet for a warehouse and distribution operation.
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Rich Christianson,
January 7, 2023 | 4:20 pm CST
Inscape announces resignations of four board members
HOLLAND LANDING – Four members of the Inscape board of directors resigned on Dec. 23, the same day the office furniture manufacturer was the subject of a successful take-over bid by HUK 121 Ltd., a subsidiary of Hilco Capital Ltd.
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Rich Christianson,
January 6, 2023 | 12:58 pm CST