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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.

Closets and Wood Pro Expo Florida products preview

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Wood Pro Expo Florida and the Closets Expo will be well-stocked with a wide assortment of woodworking machinery and supplies. Check out these products from more than 40 exhibitors.

By Rich Christianson

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WMCO webinar to ID government funding opps for wood manufacturers

HANOVER, Ontario – Government Funding Programs for Wood Manufacturers is the title of a June 3 webinar being organized by the Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario.

By Rich Christianson

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Slideshow: Alphabet launches new Spring furnishings collection

Alphabet, a design studio focused on creating furniture and light fixtures, introduced a 10-piece residential collection characterized by the use of solid oak, including for a pair of new lighting fixtures.

By Rich Christianson

Kessick Parallel Slide-Out System

Kessick’s slide-out wine shelf custom fits any cabinet

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Kessick Wine Storage Systems will display its Parallel Slide-Out Shelf Kit at the Closets Expo, co-located with Wood Pro Expo Florida.

By Rich Christianson

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Titus to present trio of new hardware products at Closets Expo

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Titus Group will demonstrate three new hardware products for kitchen cabinets and RTA furniture at the Closets Expo, co-located with Wood Pro Expo Florida, June 9-10 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.

By Rich Christianson

Free WPE Florida keynote to address industry’s greatest sustainability story

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Kenn Busch, a longtime journalist covering furniture and interior design, will present a free keynote presentation, “Climate Positive Now: How to Tell the World's Greatest Materials Sustainability Story."

By Rich Christianson

Dixie Plywood to highlight decorative panels at Closets Expo

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Dixie Plywood, a wholesale distributor of building materials, will feature decorative panel products from Egger and StyleLite at the Closets Expo, co-located with Wood Pro Expo Florida.

By Rich Christianson

Videos: Guffey Systems’ non-contact spray finishing solutions

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Guffrey Systems will formally introduce two systems for finishing wood parts and products at Wood Pro Expo Florida, co-located with the Closets Expo.

By Rich Christianson

Closet Lifestyle

Door Lifestyle to showcase Shaker designs at Closets Expo

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Door Lifestyle, a wholesale door manufacturer, will display five- and seven-piece Shaker-style doors at the Closets Expo, co-located with Wood Pro Expo Florida.

By Rich Christianson

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Upper Canada Forest Products makes ‘Best Managed Gold’ list again

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Upper Canada Forest Products was selected as a 2021 Best Managed Gold Standard Winner by Deloitte, a worldwide business accounting and consulting company.

By Rich Christianson

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