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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.

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WMS Products

Ardis offers modular all-in-one software solution

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario - Ardis, a developer of optimization and production software specifically designed for processing sheet stock, will demonstrate its latest products at the Woodworking Machinery & Supply Expo, Oct. 31-Nov. 2. Ardis designs its software as a modular all-in-one platform, which the company says “allows us to focus on your current needs with a future-proof software solution.”
By Rich Christianson, August 8, 2019 | 12:06 pm CDT
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WMS News

N.R. Murphy’s new owners gear up for WMS

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario - N.R. Murphy Ltd., a full-service supplier of dust collectors and other air quality solutions, will exhibit under its new ownership for the first time at the Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference & Expo, Oct. 31-Nov. 2. While celebrating its 75th anniversary last year, Hélder Armas, Norm Murphy's son-in-law and formerly the company’s sales and marketing manager, became N.R. Murphy’s new president. Armas’ wife, Lori Armas, is co-owner.
By Rich Christianson, August 6, 2019 | 1:39 pm CDT
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Wood Pro Expo Lancaster

Martin’s Woodworking Machinery to display Northtech’s precision ripsaw at WPE

LANCASTER, PA -- Martin's Woodworking Machinery of Dundee, NY, will display the Northtech SLR-14SC straight line ripsaw at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster Oct. 17-18. The machine is capable of processing boards up to 18 in. wide into strips as thin as 3/16 in. thick. The SLR-14SC has a maximum depth of cut of 3-1/8 in. when using a 14-inch blade. Equipped with a 15-hp variable saw motor and a 1.5-hp feed motor, the ripsaw can operate at speeds ranging from 40 to 140 fpm.
By Rich Christianson, July 30, 2019 | 9:56 am CDT
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Wood Pro Expo Lancaster

Lock Connection has a solution for every cabinet need

LANCASTER, Pa. - Lock Connection offers locks for virtually every woodworking application. The company works with a variety of manufacturers to find innovative solutions to its customers. Included are electronic, RFID, fingerprint, password and Bluetooth cabinet locks, plus totally hidden locks for concealed furniture. In addition, Lock Connections stocks shocks, dampers, LED lights, standards locks and combination locks for fast shipment.
By Rich Christianson, July 29, 2019 | 1:05 pm CDT
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Wood Pro Expo Lancaster

Surface sanding is Flex Trim’s specialty

LANCASTER, PA - Flex Trim of Queensbury, N.Y., takes pride that its “products are developed by wood people for wood people. Our goal is to promote optimum quality in our customer products.” Flex Trim’s extensive offering of abrasive products includes three lines of sanding brushes, wide belts, PSA, hook & loop and link roll sanding discs. The company invites Wood Pro Expo attendees to stop by booth #421 to find out how to “save your company up to 70 percent on your hand sanding costs.”
By Rich Christianson, July 28, 2019 | 2:01 pm CDT
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Canadian News

Durham Furniture commemorates 120th anniversary

DURHAM, Ontario – Durham Furniture, a manufacturer of solid wood bedroom and occasional furniture, is celebrating 120 years in business, with a renewed commitment to product development and growth. “This significant milestone provides a platform for us to pause and celebrate the dedication of our employees who have always been an integral part of our history,” said Luke Simpson. president and CEO. “It also inspires us to build a foundation for many more years of success, which starts with targeting the next generation of consumers.
By Rich Christianson, July 27, 2019 | 5:10 pm CDT