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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.
STERLING, Va. – The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) commissioned Dovetail Partners to complete independent jurisdictional risk assessments covering hardwood production in 33 states.
Closets Conference & Expo News
Welcoming reception to top eventful first day of Closets Conference & Expo
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – A hectic full day of informational and inspirational conference sessions, followed by a tour of a local showroom and manufacturing facility, concludes with a relaxing reception and warm welcoming of first-time Closets Conference attendees.
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Rich Christianson,
January 6, 2024 | 11:50 am CST
Lauten Woodworking honored as ‘Business of the Year’
NORTH VANCOUVER – Lauten Woodworking Ltd., a growing manufacturer of custom millwork and cabinetry, received the Business of the Year Award from the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce for 2023.
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Rich Christianson,
January 5, 2024 | 10:56 am CST
Closets Conference & Expo Products
Colonial Saw to highlight versatility of Lamello connectors at Closets Expo
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- Lamello USA, a division of Colonial Saw, will showcase joinery solutions for closet applications at the Closets Expo, co-located with Wood Pro Expo Illinois.
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Rich Christianson,
January 3, 2024 | 10:39 am CST
Patrick Industries publishes 2023 Sustainability & Responsibility Report
ELKHART, Ind. -- Patrick Industries Inc., No. 69 in the FDMC 300, highlights an improved safety record and other progresses in its newly released 2023 Sustainability & Responsibility Report.
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Rich Christianson,
January 2, 2024 | 12:51 pm CST
WMCO to tour Toyota’s Lean Cambridge plant
HANOVER, Ontario – The Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario (WMCO) will hold a Plant Tour Focus Group event Feb. 22 at Toyota’s automotive facility in Cambridge, Ontario.
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Rich Christianson,
January 1, 2024 | 6:59 pm CST
CMA to serve problem-solving breakfast at Wood Pro Expo IL
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- The Cabinet Makers Association (CMA) will host its popular “What’s Your Problem?” roundtable breakfast at Wood Pro Expo Illinois, co-located with the annual Closets Conference & Expo.
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Rich Christianson,
January 1, 2024 | 1:24 pm CST
Urban Wood Network announces 2024 education series schedule
The Urban Wood Network (UWN), a national organization dedicated to the repurposing of lumber salvaged from felled urban trees, will kick off its 2024 webinar series on Jan. 10 with the presentation, “We are the Urban Wood Network.”
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Rich Christianson,
December 31, 2023 | 5:23 pm CST
Weyerhaeuser nets $900,000 from sale of initial carbon credit offering
SEATTLE – Weyerhaeuser marked its first transaction in the voluntary carbon market by inking an agreement to sell nearly 32,000 forest carbon credits at $29 per credit.
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Rich Christianson,
December 29, 2023 | 8:09 pm CST
Take a video tour of Taylor Guitars
Representatives of Peach Guitars, a guitar retailer based in Colchester, England, videoed their recent tour of Taylor Guitars’ factory.
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Rich Christianson,
December 28, 2023 | 7:46 pm CST