WFB EditorsNewsHorizon Forest Names Aaron Dial Greensboro Branch Operations ManagerHorizon Forest Products appointed Aaron Dial operations team leader at its Greensboro, N.C., branch.November 4, 2020New Products2020 Prefinished Wood Flooring Product FocusFor the second year in a row, retailers reported prefinished wood flooring made up more than 80% of the wood flooring they sell, according to WFB's 2020 State of the Industry report (wfbmag.co/soi20). The following is an overview of prefinished products available today, featuring advertisers from the October/November 2020 issue of Wood Floor Business.November 3, 2020NewsProject Deferrals ‘Widespread’ As Construction Employment Falls in 65% of MetrosConstruction employment fell in 234, or 65%, of 358 metro areas year-over-year in September, the Associated General Contractors of America reports.November 2, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: Tropical Flooring Imports Rise in EU; Construction Spending; Virtual TISE Accepting ProductsDespite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, imports of tropical flooring grew 2% in the European Union during the first eight months of 2020 compared with the same period last year, ITTO reports. The gain was due to a 31% rise in imports from Malaysia, most of them destined for Belgium. Tropical flooring imports fell 1% from Brazil, 4% from Indonesia and 19% from Vietnam.November 2, 2020NewsLL Flooring, Formerly Lumber Liquidators, Sees Profits Surge in Q3LL Flooring, formerly named Lumber Liquidators, reported a net income of $15.5 million in the third quarter of 2020, up from $1 million during the same period last year.November 2, 2020NewsMohawk Q3 Profits Exceed Expectations with 31% JumpMohawk Industries reported a net profit of $205 million in the third quarter of 2020, a 31% increase from the same period last year. Net sales increased 2% to $2.6 billion.November 2, 2020NewsFloor & Decor Profits Surge 67.8% in Q3Floor & Decor reported a net income of $68.8 million in the third quarter of 2020, a 67.8% increase compared with the third quarter of 2019.November 2, 2020NewsSeptember Pending Home Sales Up 20.5% Year-Over-YearPending home sales dipped 2.2% in September, but climbed 20.5% year-over-year, the National Association of Realtors reports.November 2, 2020NewsGerald Ort Sr., Aacer Flooring Patriarch, Dies at 85Gerald Eugene Ort Sr., who founded Peshtigo, Wis.-based Aacer Flooring, died Oct. 25. He was 85.November 2, 2020Design2020 Borders, Inlays, Moldings, Vents + Stair Parts Product FocusSee the latest borders, inlays, moldings, vents + stair parts. The companies below are advertisers in the October/November 2020 issue of Wood Floor Business.October 29, 2020Previous PagePage 118 of 982Next PageTop StoriesRetailThriving Through Innovation: See the Winners of the 2025 WFB Outstanding Retailer AwardsFrom reimagined showrooms and mobile studios to thoughtful mentorship, employee empowerment and social media marketing, these WFB Outstanding Retailers are proving that personalized service is key to long-term success.TechniquesUseful Advice When Dealing With Pine FlooringContractingHow I Do These Jobs: Refinishing DecksNewsRecognizing Wood Floor Contractors: Enter the 2025 Ultimate Wood Floor Guy/Gal ContestSponsor ContentMeet the MFMA: Setting the Gold Standard in Sports Flooring
