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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.
MANHEIM, Pa. – Guffey Systems, manufacturer of PivotLine and PivotPoint vertical finishing systems designed to break costly production bottlenecks that many shops experience during the finishing process, will exhibit at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 12-13 at Spooky Nook Sports.
Council to tout Pennsylvania's hardwood resources at WPE Lancaster
MANHEIM, Pa. – Attendees of Wood Pro Expo Lancaster will have a chance to learn about the many opportunities to tap into the robust Pennsylvania hardwoods industry by meeting with representatives of the Pennsylvania Hardwoods Development Council (HDC).
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Rich Christianson,
September 12, 2023 | 4:16 pm CDT
Microvellum to showcase customizable software at WPE Lancaster
MANHEIM, Pa. -- Microvellum, an Oregon-based software company, will exhibit its latest design through manufacturing software at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 12-13, at Spooky Nook Sports.
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Rich Christianson,
September 12, 2023 | 9:36 am CDT
American Woodmark posts higher profits on lower sales in first quarter
WINCHESTER, Va. – American Woodwork Corp., one of the largest U.S. cabinet manufacturers, reported net income of $37.9 million in its first quarter ended July 31, an 89% increase over the same period a year ago.
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Rich Christianson,
September 11, 2023 | 3:13 pm CDT
Learn how to guard against cyber threats at WMS Live
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Cyberattacks, computer hacking, and ransomware are all part of the lexicon of the digital age’s dark side. The threats to businesses are real and the potential for damage looms large.
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Rich Christianson,
September 7, 2023 | 4:44 pm CDT
Man killed in suspected Biochar accident at former Braxton Lumber mill
Heaters, W. Va. – A man was killed while making charcoal at the former lumberyard of Braxton Lumber Co. at approximately 8:15 a.m. today.
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Rich Christianson,
September 7, 2023 | 2:04 pm CDT
General Finishes to spotlight Enduro Pro series at WPE Lancaster
MANHEIM, Pa. – General Finishes will display its water-based Enduro Pro series of stains and finishes at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct 12-13 at Spooky Nook Sports.
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Rich Christianson,
September 6, 2023 | 7:54 pm CDT
Registration opens for Woodworking Technology Days
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – The Canadian Woodworking Machinery Distributors Association (CWMDA) announced that registration has begun for the fourth edition of Woodworking Technology Days (WTD).
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Rich Christianson,
September 6, 2023 | 12:40 pm CDT
Fenestration Canada elects Cam Drew president
TORONTO – Cam Drew, managing partner of Thermoproof Windows & Doors, was elected president of Fenestration Canada. Association members also elected Jennifer Small, president and CEO of Screenco Group, to treasurer.
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Rich Christianson,
September 6, 2023 | 9:20 am CDT
WPE Lancaster exhibitor Bainbridge offers 650 plastic hardware parts
MANHEIM, Pa. – Bainbridge Manufacturing, a specialist in the design and manufacture of plastic-injected hardware and components used in cabinets, closets and furniture, will exhibit at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct 12-13 at Spooky Nook Sports.
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Rich Christianson,
September 5, 2023 | 12:04 pm CDT