Recent Projects

• Bain Capital, Boston, MA
• Forrester Research, Cambridge, MA
• African Meeting House, Boston, MA
• Tico Restaurant, Boston, MA
• Sheraton / Back Bay, Boston, MA
• Harvard University Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, MA
• Exclusive VIP Lounge, Greensboro, NC
• Jacky's Waterplace, Providence, RI
• Domestic Bank, Boston, MA
• High Rollers / Foxwoods, Mashantucket, CT
• Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston, MA
• The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA
• Harvard University - FAS Biology Lecture Hall, Cambridge, MA
• Mandarin Residence, Boston, MA
• Ropes and Gray, Boston, MA
• Wellington Management Company, LLP, Boston, MA
• Creative Arts Center at Brown University, Providence, RI
• Rockport Music Festival, Rockport, MA
• Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
• Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City, MO

Success on Saser Kangri II !

Mark and his climbing team have successfully achieved the first alpine ascent to the second-tallest unclimbed mountain in the world.  Read more.

Architectural Woodworking Institute Safety Award 2011
Mark Richey Woodworking has once again received a Safety Award from AWI.  This award represents Zero Loss Time due to injury.  MRW is very dedicated to running a safe operation and is approaching 3 years without an injury that mandated an employee lose time from work.

The Clipper City Rail Trail

An abandoned railroad bed that has recently been transformed into a recreational trail begins at the MBTA station (across from Mark Richey Woodworking) and ends at the Merrimack River.  Read more.

Mark Richey Woodworking Apprentice Program
The Mark Richey Woodworking Apprentice Program was designed to take unskilled workers and give them a structured training regiment that encompasses training modules along with on-the-job training. The employees receive eighteen months of training to attain the Cabinetmaker or Woodworker status. Read more.

HAITI Update
Continued work in Haiti at Mirebalais Hospital. Read more.

HAITI RELIEF

January 29, 2010:  I have just returned from a week in Haiti and I can honestly say that nothing could have prepared me for the unimaginable scene of destruction and suffering I witnessed in Port-au-Prince.  Read more.

AWI Safety Award received for tenth year! 

Mark Richey Woodworking has won the 2009 Annual Safety Improvement Award to be presented at the 57th AWI Annual Meeting and Convention in October 2009 in Alexandria, VA. Awards are based on a company’s Incident Rate which represents the number of reportable injury workday cases. AWI recognizes Mark Richey Woodworking for our efforts to create a safe work environment for our employees.

Mark Richey the Climber

Mark continues to climb mountains around the world.
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Our Wind Turbine is Now Generating!

As part of our continued commitment to green technology and renewable energy we have constructed our own 600 KW wind turbine generator that is expected to produce 80% the electricity needed for our operations. Using wind power will reduce our expenses and stabilize our energy costs, allowing us to be more competitive and better serve our customers. 
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AWI's 2008 Corporate Award and Grand Prize Award

Our Convexity Capital project was honored with the Architectural Woodwork Institute’s 2008 Standard of Excellence Award in the Corporate category as well as the grand prize of “2008 AWI Standard of Excellence” overall winner.

Innovation Award:  Newburyport Chamber of Commerce

Mark Richey Woodworking received the 2008 Innovation Award from the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce at their Annual Meeting in May.  We were acknowledged for our innovative efforts and environmental responsibility related to the installation of our biomass furnace and future wind turbine generator.

Massachusetts Speaker of the House Praises
Mark Richey Woodworking for Green Initiatives

House Speaker praises city officials and Mark Richey Woodworking for leading the state in environmentally friendly initiatives. In the photo, Teresa Richey joins Chief Operating Officer, Greg Porfido as he explains the biomass furnace to Massachusetts Speaker of the House Salvatore DiMasi, State Representative Mike Costello and State Senator Steven Baddour.
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The Award of Excellence: Blue Cross Blue Shield project
 
Once again we have been honored with this award by the Architectural Woodwork Institute for outstanding projects for our Blue Cross Blue Shield project. It appeared in the Design Solutions Magazine, Summer 2008 Issue, "Design Makes a Blue Building Green."
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Driving Green

In 2008 Mark Richey Woodworking purchased fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles in an effort to lower costs and further reduce our carbon footprint. Project Managers use these vehicles for travel to job sites.

Biomass Furnace: Using our Wood Waste as Heating Fuel

Our Biomass Furnace heats 80,000 square feet of our facility. The use of this unique heating system reduces our fossil fuel consumption and further closes our energy-use loop. Its green technology saves energy, money, and is good for the environment.
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The Mark Richey Woodworking team will soon be over 100!
 
We are always on the lookout for qualified woodworkers. We are a growing company and often have various positions to fill. To find out what's currently available see the careers section or click here.