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Rich
Christianson
President/Owner/C-Level
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.
NORTH YORKSHIRE, UK – Transitioning from coal to woody biomass and hydropower has helped Drax Group reduce carbon emissions from its power generation by more than 90 percent.
West Fraser’s sales and earnings skyrocket in Q2
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. reported second-quarter operating earnings of $1.488 billion on sales of $3.779 billion, a 61% increase from the first quarter of the year.
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Rich Christianson,
July 31, 2021 | 10:34 am CDT
De Gaspe adjustable height workstations bring the office home
MONTREAL – De Gaspe has partnered with ESI Ergonomics to produce a line of height-adjustable desks that allow people working at home to change from sitting to standing.
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Rich Christianson,
July 28, 2021 | 7:36 pm CDT
2021 SkillsUSA cabinetmaking competition is virtually different
The annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference is the most anticipated event for students of high school and postsecondary career and technical education programs across the nation. Loaded with pageantry and energy, the nearly week-long event is often likened to the Olympics of CTE, with Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals being awarded to the top finishers.
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Rich Christianson,
July 28, 2021 | 1:57 pm CDT
RTA Cabinet Store promises three-day shipping
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. – The RTA Cabinet Store announced its Quick Shipping Warranty, backing its promise to ship complete customer orders from its warehouse within three days.
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Rich Christianson,
July 28, 2021 | 11:51 am CDT
RTA Cabinet Store promises three-day shipping
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. – The RTA Cabinet Store announced its Quick Shipping Warranty, backing its promise to ship complete customer orders from its warehouse within three days.
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Rich Christianson,
July 28, 2021 | 11:51 am CDT
Five Canadians among Woodworking Network’s 40 Under 40 honorees
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa – Five entrepreneurs hailing from three different provinces are joined by 35 of their U.S. peers in Woodworking Network’s sixth annual 40 Under 40 awards program.
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Rich Christianson,
July 27, 2021 | 4:07 pm CDT
Marathon Hardware releases Summer Collection
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Marathon Hardware’s new Summer Collection of decorative handles and knobs features four original designs and four colour palettes.
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Rich Christianson,
July 27, 2021 | 9:37 am CDT
Western Forest Products likens its impact on climate change to removing 1.54 million cars
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Western Forest Products Inc. said its recently released 2020 Sustainability Report confirms the positive role its “sustainable forest management practices and wood products have in fighting against climate change.”
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Rich Christianson,
July 26, 2021 | 6:17 pm CDT
Richelieu credits its ‘agility’ for strong Q2 growth
MONTREAL – Richelieu Hardware Ltd. reported second-quarter net earnings of $37.6 million on total sales of $371.4 million. The company’s Q2 profit was more than double the $17.7 million it posted for the same period last year on sales of $248.3 million.
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Rich Christianson,
July 14, 2021 | 12:21 pm CDT