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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, Ill. – Amish Country Woodworx (ACW) will showcase dovetail drawer boxes and other cabinet accessories at the Closets Expo, co-located with Wood Pro Expo Illinois.
Florida couple gets 57-month sentence for plywood duty evasion scheme
MIAMI – A Florida husband and wife were both sentenced last week to 57 months in prison for illegally importing wood products and evading approximately $42 million in duties.
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Rich Christianson,
February 18, 2024 | 12:01 pm CST
Weyerhaeuser supports skills training through Be Pro Be Proud partnership
SEATTLE -- Weyerhaeuser Company entered into a national partnership with Be Pro Be Proud an initiative led by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas (ASCC/AIA) to raise awareness among middle and high school students for career paths in the skilled workforce, including opportunities in forestry and the forest products industry.
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Rich Christianson,
February 16, 2024 | 6:30 pm CST
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Hampton Lumber to showcase lightweight panel products at Closets Expo
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Hampton Lumber will feature a pair of lightweight wood panel products at the Closets Conference & Expo, co-located with Wood Pro Expo Illinois. The two-day exhibition, preceded by a full day of conferences, is scheduled for April 18-19 at the Schaumburg Convention Center.
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Rich Christianson,
February 15, 2024 | 8:14 pm CST
West Fraser posts $167 million loss in 2023
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – West Fraser Timber, the largest manufacturer of softwood lumber in North America, reported a loss of $167 million on $6.454 billion in total sales in 2023 compared to turning a profit of $1.975 billion on $9.701 billion in 2022.
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Rich Christianson,
February 15, 2024 | 2:20 pm CST
Feb. 29 pre-con to kick-off WMCO’s LMI Leadership Series
HANOVER, Ontario – The Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario (WMCO), in partnership with LMI Canada, will present Effective Leadership Development, a series of 14 online workshops.
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Rich Christianson,
February 14, 2024 | 12:17 pm CST
Wood Pro Expo IL reception to celebrate #YoungWoodPro winner
Entries are now being accepted for the 2024 #YoungWoodPro competition organized by Woodworking Network and sponsored by Grizzly Industrial.
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Rich Christianson,
February 13, 2024 | 11:13 am CST
Seasoned pros to discuss the ins and outs of ‘Negotiating Contracts’ at Wood Pro Expo Illinois
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – How to create a comprehensive customer contact is an essential skill that every woodworking professional should acquire.
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Rich Christianson,
February 12, 2024 | 1:19 pm CST
Plant tours on tap for CKCA’s 2024 National Forum in Manitoba
NAPEAN, Ontario – The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association (CKCA) is working out details for its 2024 National Forum. The association released tentative dates of Oct. 2-4 to hold the annual event in the greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, area.
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Rich Christianson,
February 10, 2024 | 11:51 am CST
Wood Pro Expo IL preview video: Osborne’s new mission island legs
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Osborne Wood Products will highlight two new mission-style wood island legs at Wood Pro Expo Illinois. The two-day show, preceded by a full-day conference, will be co-located with the Closets Expo, April 18-19 at the Schaumburg Convention Center.
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Rich Christianson,
February 6, 2024 | 4:35 pm CST