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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.

Elecosoft Staircon software tread design

Video: Elecosoft to introduce new generation of Staircon software at WMS

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Elecosoft will demonstrate the latest version of its Staircon design and manufacturing software at the Wood Machinery & Supply Conference & Expo (WMS).

By Rich Christianson

Registration opens for rescheduled WMS

Registration is now open for the rescheduled Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference & Expo (WMS) to be held February 24-26, 2022, at the International Centre.

By Rich Christianson

Video: Tafisa’s CEO addresses panel maker’s recent achievements

LAC-MEGANTIC, Quebec – Louis Brassard, CEO of Tafisa, provides an update of the company’s accomplishments completed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Rich Christianson

Home price imbalances 'intensify' across Eastern Canada, CMHC says

OTTAWA, Ontario – The Canadian housing market has moved to a “high degree of vulnerability,” precipitated by pricing and valuation imbalances that are intensifying in Eastern Canada and continuing to persist in Ontario, according to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

By Rich Christianson

Canfor commits to biofuel venture; releases 2020 sustainability report

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Canfor Corp. announced it will invest in the construction of the first phase of Arbios Biotech’s plant to convert sawmill residues into biofuel. The announcement coincided with the company’s release of its 2020 sustainability report.

By Rich Christianson

Slideshow: De Gaspé adapts new furnishings for ‘post-pandemic work’

MONTREAL – De Gaspé, a custom furniture maker, introduced conference tables and other collaborative furniture for corporate and educational environments.

By Rich Christianson

WPE Lancaster opens Thursday; here’s the full schedule

MANHEIM, Lancaster County, Pa. – Wood Pro Expo Lancaster (WPE) begins its two-day run Thursday, Oct. 14, with a packed exhibit floor and a full slate of educational opportunities.

By Rich Christianson

Mereen-Johnson 1100 CNC dovetail machine

RT Machine bringing CNC dovetailer, pocket hole machine and more to WPE Lancaster

MANHEIM, Lancaster County, Pa. – RT Machine plans to showcase four woodworking machines and its customer service support at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster.

By Rich Christianson

CNC Factory to demo 'driverless' Python CNC nesting router at WPE Lancaster

MANHEIM, Lancaster County, Pa. – CNC Factory will demonstrate the Python XPR CNC router, winner of FDMC’s Best CNC for 2020 at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 14-15.

By Rich Christianson

WPE Lancaster preview video: Osborne Wood Products’ V-Stabilizer

MANHEIM, Lancaster County, Pa. – Osborne Wood Products will display a wide range of decorative wood components at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 14-15 at the Spooky Nook Sports complex.

By Rich Christianson