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Rich
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.
Cortina Kitchens Inc. announced it has purchased NIICO Millwork Group to “solidify and expand its market position as a fully-integrated top-tier Canadian kitchen designer and manufacturer.”
AWMAC again cancels annual convention due to COVID
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada (AWMAC) to cancel its annual national convention for the second straight year.
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Rich Christianson,
March 12, 2021 | 1:50 pm CST
COVID-19 relief funding lessens Inscape’s Q3 loss
Inscape, a manufacturer of workspace furniture, storage and wall systems, reported that it received $610,000 in grant money under the Canadian Emergency Subsidy program during its third quarter ended January 31.
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Rich Christianson,
March 12, 2021 | 11:55 am CST
Closets Conference & Expo Products
Patrick Industries expands production to serve FL and GA customers
Patrick recently expanded the manufacturing capacity of Inland Plywood of Cocoa, Fla., which it acquired last year.
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Rich Christianson,
March 11, 2021 | 7:54 pm CST
App will empower WMS attendees
MISSISSAUGA – WMS 2021 participants can take advantage of a sophisticated mobile and web app to optimize their experience before, during and after the event. Utilizing the robust Whova platform, the app will facilitate planning, networking, logistical considerations, and a host of other features that can be accessed via a mobile device or web version.
“This app will elevate the WMS experience for attendees and exhibitors alike,” said Harry Urban, WMS manager. “It will really streamline networking,” said Urban. “Now at
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Rich Christianson,
March 10, 2021 | 12:39 pm CST
CHPVA ‘disappointed’ by ruling on Chinese plywood imports
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) determined that the China-made decorative plywood panels “have not caused injury and are not threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry.”
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Rich Christianson,
March 10, 2021 | 9:43 am CST
Video: Lamello Zeta P2 biscuit joiner from Colonial Saw
Colonial Saw will demonstrate the Lamello Zeta P2 P biscuit joiner at Wood Pro Expo Florida, co-located with the Cabinets Conference & Expo.
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Rich Christianson,
March 9, 2021 | 2:54 pm CST
40 Canadian firms crack latest FDMC 300 report
Global Furniture Group, Dorel and Teknion, all Canadian-based companies, each rank in the Top 25 of the FDMC 300 report.
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Rich Christianson,
March 9, 2021 | 9:31 am CST
Video: CNC Factory’s Python XPR 5G CNC router
The Python CNC router is engineered throughout with 5th Generation CNC technology.
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Rich Christianson,
March 7, 2021 | 5:35 pm CST
Woodwork Career Alliance launches online skill evaluator training
The Woodwork Career Alliance of North America’s online training program paves the way for more high school and postsecondary woodworking instructors throughout the United States and Canada to become accredited skill evaluators.
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Rich Christianson,
March 6, 2021 | 4:29 pm CST