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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.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Conifex Timber Inc. reported a net loss of $4.5 million, which included the benefit of a $3.0 million insurance settlement for the loss of the Osilinka Logging Camp destroyed in a fire. I
Boise Cascade’s Q1 profits rise 7.7%
BOISE, Idaho – Boise Cascade Company, one of North America’s largest producers and wholesale distributors of engineered wood products and plywood, reported net income of $104.1 million on sales of $1.6 billion for the first quarter ended March 31.
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Rich Christianson,
May 24, 2024 | 3:47 pm CDT
EPA fines PotlatchDeltic $225,000 for Clean Water Act violations
SEATTLE, Wash. – PotlatchDeltic Land & Lumber of St. Maries, Idaho, will pay $225,000 for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act. The St. Maries operation manufactures plywood and lumber.
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Rich Christianson,
May 22, 2024 | 12:23 pm CDT
Lapp Millwright to serve up air handling expertise at WPE Lancaster
MANHEIM, Pa. -- Lapp Millwright, a specialist in dust, fume and smoke collection, will spotlight its air handling solutions at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 24-25 at Spooky Nook Sports.Lapp Millwright offers a comprehensive range of collectors, from compact units to industrial-scale systems, tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clientele. The company also offers a complete suite of ancillary products required for efficient air handling operations. That includes spiral pipes to durable ductwork, flexible hoses, and precision fittings.
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Rich Christianson,
May 21, 2024 | 3:24 pm CDT
Western Forest Products transitioning to higher value products
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Western Forest Products is taking steps to offer more value-added products to its customers, according to its first-quarter earnings report.
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Rich Christianson,
May 21, 2024 | 12:28 pm CDT
Weyerhaeuser posts Q1 net earnings of $114 million
SEATTLE -- Weyerhaeuser Company reported first quarter net earnings of $114 million on net sales of $1.8 billion.
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Rich Christianson,
May 20, 2024 | 7:54 pm CDT
Stella-Jones Q1 sales climb 9%
MONTREAL -- Stella-Jones Inc. reported first-quarter sales of $775 million, an increase of 9% compared to Q1 2023. First quarter sales included a contribution of $14 million from the recently acquired Baldwin Pole and Piling Company.
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Rich Christianson,
May 20, 2024 | 3:35 pm CDT
Bainbridge to showcase plastic-injected parts prowess at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster
Bainbridge Manufacturing, a specialist in the design and manufacture of plastic-injected hardware and components used in cabinets, closets and furniture, will exhibit at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 24-25 at the Spooky Nook Sports Center, Lancaster County, Pa.
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Rich Christianson,
May 19, 2024 | 9:48 am CDT
Eight Montana wood entities share $5M in federal funding
MISSOULA, Mont. — the USDA Forest Service is investing more than $5 million in eight proposals to increase the capacity of Montana-based wood processing facilities and expand markets for wood products.
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Rich Christianson,
May 18, 2024 | 9:35 am CDT
WMCO LMI Leadership Series kicks off May 28
HANOVER, Ontario – The Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario (WMCO) is once again partnering with LMI Canada to present "Effective Leadership Development," a series of eight biweekly online workshops.
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Rich Christianson,
May 17, 2024 | 12:27 pm CDT