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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.
Damien Allard, a cabinetmaker by trade, is now the Guinness World Records’ holder for growing the heaviest turnips.
Video: CNC Factory's working cell
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- CNC Factory's Python XPR CNC router, which will be demonstrated at Wood Pro Expo Florida, is the anchor of the complete working cell featured in the accompanying video. The company says the working cell is capable of producing more than 100 cabinets during a seven-hour shift.
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Rich Christianson,
April 1, 2021 | 12:36 pm CDT
Video: Cabentry’s order entry software for cabinet manufacturers
Cabentry will show how cabinet makers can improve quoting jobs and reduce errors by using its order entry software at Wood Pro Expo Florida, co-located with the Closets Conference & Expo.
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Rich Christianson,
March 30, 2021 | 10:02 pm CDT
Closets Conference & Expo News
Closets/WPE Florida HQ hotel: Where the action is
The AAA Four Diamond award-winning Hilton West Palm Beach is the headquarters hotel of the co-located Closets Conference & Expo and Wood Pro Expo Florida.
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Rich Christianson,
March 30, 2021 | 3:33 pm CDT
Using mass timber to construct new Vancouver schools deemed a seismic upgrade
Two elementary schools each built more than 90 years ago are being replaced by new LEED Gold buildings largely constructed using mass timber.
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Rich Christianson,
March 25, 2021 | 9:03 pm CDT
Closets Conference & Expo News
Marketing workshop will build on Closets Conference keynote address
Rich Harshaw, opening keynote speaker for the 2021 Closets Conference, will also facilitate a workshop focused on how companies can more effectively market their products and services by identifying and capitalizing on their greatest strengths.
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Rich Christianson,
March 24, 2021 | 3:02 pm CDT
Video: Bluewater Wood Alliance rebrands as Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario
The Bluewater Wood Alliance (BWA) is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new name, new logo, new website and aspirations for a new wave of growth.
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Rich Christianson,
March 24, 2021 | 12:14 pm CDT
Jeld-Wen Canada launches first national TV ad campaign
Jeld-Wen Canada is shooting to build brand awareness of its window and door products among basketball fans through a new TV commercial campaign.
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Rich Christianson,
March 18, 2021 | 8:16 pm CDT
Video: Richelieu’s closet rod system accesses clothes in blind corners
Richelieu Hardware will display its Smart Corner, a solution for hanging and retrieving clothes from blind corners in closets, at the Closets Expo, June 9-10.
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Rich Christianson,
March 18, 2021 | 11:17 am CDT
SkillsUSA and Skills Canada plan virtual cabinetmaking championships
Organizers of SkillsUSA and Skills Canada are working out details for holding their respective national student competitions virtually this June.
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Rich Christianson,
March 17, 2021 | 9:02 pm CDT