WFB EditorsNewsU.S. Hardwood Flooring Imports Fall 3% in MayU.S. hardwood flooring imports declined 3% in May, continuing a downward trend after a 14% drop in April, the International Tropical Timber Organization reports.August 24, 2020NewsMohawk to Launch Roadshow for Specialty Retailers in JanuaryMohawk is launching a traveling roadshow in January to showcase product innovation and program offerings designed to help retailers improve their businesses in 2021.August 20, 2020NewsSeneca Hardwood Lumber Building Destroyed in Massive Fire; Kilns SurviveA large fire broke out at Seneca Hardwood Lumber’s flooring plant in Cranberry, Pa., Aug. 13, destroying one main building on the property, ExploreClarion reports. Surrounding production buildings, including the kilns, were saved, as were the company’s boilers and some of its hardwood flooring lines, enabling the company to continue production, Seneca Hardwood Lumber President Clinton Hepler said in a statement to WFB.August 20, 2020Green Issues2020 Going Green Product FocusThe companies on the following pages—all advertisers in the August/September issue of WFB—have made impressive inroads toward protecting the wellbeing of consumers and wood flooring professionals, as well as the health of the global environmental overall. See below to discover how they have adopted environmental sustainability as a bedrock of their businesses.August 19, 2020NewsLowe's, Home Depot Sales and Profits Surge in Q2 2020Lowe’s and The Home Depot both reported large sales and profit spikes in the second quarter of 2020, as home improvement projects flourished during the pandemic.August 19, 2020NewsTISE 2021 Rescheduled for JuneThe International Surface Event (TISE) has been postponed to June 16–18, 2021, with educational sessions running from June 15–18 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.August 19, 2020NewsHousing Starts Climb 22.6% in JulyHousing starts grew 22.6% in July to a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.49 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.August 19, 2020New ProductsUzin Introduces PE 360 Plus PrimerUzin’s PE 360 Plus is a one-component fast-drying primer for use over porous substrates prior to application of cement or gypsum-based patching compounds, self-levelers or thinset mortars. It is solvent-free and designed for both residential and commercial use.us.uzin.comAugust 19, 2020NewsHouzz Sees 58% Spike in Project Leads in JuneHouzz reported a 58% jump in project leads in June year-over-year, bolstered by a rise in home improvement projects.August 19, 2020NewsLifelong Wood Floor Pro Ralph McSwain Dies at 85Ralph McSwain, a longtime fixture in the wood flooring industry, passed away from issues related to Lewy Body Dementia on June 25. He was 85.August 19, 2020Previous PagePage 131 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
