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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.
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – How to develop employees’ leadership qualities in a wood manufacturing organization is the topic of a free presentation scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference & Expo (WMS).
Catch the latest COVID-19 workplace compliance updates at the WMS Live Stage
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Experts in law and safety will provide a comprehensive update on the latest government rules and protocols related to COVID-19 workplace issues during the Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference & Expo (WMS).
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Rich Christianson,
November 26, 2021 | 11:24 am CST
Canlak bringing full-service professional finishing products to WMS 2022
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Canlak, a full-service source of wood coatings for industry professionals, will exhibit at the Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference & Expo.
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Rich Christianson,
November 23, 2021 | 1:16 pm CST
Beland to display products from its large inventory at WMS 2022
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Beland Forest Products will showcase its extensive selection of building products at the 2022vWoodworking Machinery & Supply Conference & Expo, Feb. 24-26.
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Rich Christianson,
November 23, 2021 | 9:58 am CST
Mass timber roof will be crown jewel of Portland Airport’s new terminal
PORTLAND, Ore. – Construction of a massive, undulating wooden roof for the new main terminal being built at Portland International Airport (PDX) is taking shape.
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Rich Christianson,
November 22, 2021 | 1:52 pm CST
Sampson to examine pricing quandaries at WMS Live stage
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario -- FDMC Editor Will Sampson will present "Solving the Pricing Puzzle" at the 2022 Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference Expo. Sampson is scheduled to take to the WMS Live stage at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25 at the International Centre.
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Rich Christianson,
November 22, 2021 | 12:54 pm CST
JJS Canada to focus on sanding and fastening at WMS 2022
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – JJS Inc. Canada JJS will demonstrate SIA abrasives and Lamello RTA connector systems at the 2022 Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference & Expo.
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Rich Christianson,
November 22, 2021 | 9:32 am CST
Schneider Electric Canada and OptiMach unite to create industrial robots
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Schneider Electric Canada announced a new partnership with OptiMach, a Quebec-based robotics company, to develop robotic solutions for a variety of industries, including wood products, food processing, and packaging.
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Rich Christianson,
November 20, 2021 | 11:04 am CST
Furniture designer steps outdoors with wood-burning hot tub line
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Goodland, a new company started by furniture designer and manufacturer Craig Pearce, has launched a line of wood-burning hot tubs.
The soaking tubs are made from recyclable materials, including aluminum, western red cedar, and oak.
Creating products using recycled materials is not new for Pearce. In 2009 he launched Union Wood, a company dedicated to manufacturing furniture from wood reclaimed from abandoned buildings and demolition sites.
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Rich Christianson,
November 19, 2021 | 3:29 pm CST
WMS Preview: Panefri to showcase laser, hot air, and other edgebanding
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Panefri North America (PNA) will display its new laser edgebanding plus full range of other edgebanding products at the Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference & Expo (WMS), Feb. 24-26, 2022, at the International Centre.
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Rich Christianson,
November 17, 2021 | 6:49 pm CST