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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.
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois – Valinge Innovation will present its Threespine technology for toolless fast assembly of closets, cabinets and furniture at the Closets Expo, co-located with Wood Pro Expo Illinois.
Wood industry groups sign carbon agreement with Forest Service
WASHINGTON – Representatives of seven wood industry and forestry groups signed a memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Forest Service to help quantify and document the carbon benefits of wood products to battle climate change.
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Rich Christianson,
March 5, 2024 | 9:40 am CST
Wood-Mizer slates March 16 open house
INDIANAPOLIS – Wood-Mizer, a manufacturer of industrial and portable sawmills, accessories, and related equipment will host an open house at its global headquarters on Wednesday, March 16.
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Rich Christianson,
March 3, 2024 | 5:50 pm CST
Blum Canada to host WMCO’s quarterly meeting
HANOVER, Ontario – The Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario (WMCO) will hold its quarterly meeting March 28 at Blum Canada.
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Rich Christianson,
March 2, 2024 | 10:14 am CST
Black Bros. donates $10,000 to help revitalize hometown
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Rich Christianson,
March 1, 2024 | 7:21 pm CST
Jeld-Wen's $22.6 million Q4 loss cuts into full year’s profit
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Jeld-Wen Holding Inc., ranked No. 4 in the FDMC 300, reported a net loss from continuing operations of $22.6 million for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2023. Net revenues totaled $1.021 billion in Q4, representing a 13.4% decrease compared to the same period in 2022.
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Rich Christianson,
March 1, 2024 | 12:40 pm CST
Goodfellow ends 125th anniversary year on a ‘positive note’
DELSON, Quebec – Goodfellow, a diversified manufacturer of value-added lumber products and wholesale distributor of building materials and floor coverings, posted net earnings of $14.7 million on consolidated sales of $512.8 million for its fiscal year ended Nov. 30, 2023.
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Rich Christianson,
February 28, 2024 | 12:08 pm CST
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Elektra to spotlight LED lighting products at Closets Expo
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Elektra, a German-based manufacturer of LED lighting for furniture, cabinets, closets, store fixtures, and other interior applications, will exhibit at the Closets Expo for the first time.
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Rich Christianson,
February 25, 2024 | 6:43 pm CST
UFPI CEO touts 'solid results for 2023' despite 32% drop in earnings
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – UFP Industries (UFPI) reported earnings on operations of $647 million on net sales of $7.2 billion in 2023, a decrease of 25 percent and 32 percent respectively from the company’s record year of 2022.
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Rich Christianson,
February 25, 2024 | 11:57 am CST
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Closets Expo preview video: EGGER’s new Decorative Collection 24+
Schaumburg, Ill. – EGGER Wood Products will introduce its new Decorative Collection 24+ featuring more than 80 décor/texture combinations at the Closets Expo, co-located with Wood Pro Expo Illinois.
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Rich Christianson,
February 20, 2024 | 4:36 pm CST