WFB EditorsNews2019 ‘Best Year for New Home Sales’ Since RecessionNew home sales fell 0.4% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 694,000 units, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. However, the rate is up 23% compared with December 2018.January 29, 2020NewsLoba Adds Cash Pyle to West Regional Sales TeamLoba-Wakol (Charlotte, N.C.) hired Cash Pyle as a technical sales representative for its West Regional Sales Team.January 24, 2020NewsTISE 2020: What to Expect This Week in VegasGet the lowdown on what's happening at the largest floor covering show in North America.January 24, 2020NewsShaw CEO Vance Bell Recognized Among Top Atlanta Executives, InfluencersShaw Industries (Dalton, Ga.) Chairman and CEO Vance Bell was recognized as one of Atlanta’s top executives and influencers by Atlanta magazine.January 24, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: New WFCA Board Members; Experienced Pro Looking for Work; Used Rider for SaleThe World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) added two members to its board of directors: David Garden (Installation Services LLC, Troy, Mich.) and Typhannie Watson (Carpeting by Mike Inc., Somerset, Wis.).January 24, 2020NewsVietnam Forestry Industry Eyes Exports of $20B by 2025Timber exports are surging in Vietnam, and the country’s forest industry is aiming to export $20 billion worth of products by 2025, Sai Gon Giai Phong reports.January 24, 2020NewsChina Imposes Nationwide Ban on Illegally Sourced TimberChina, the world’s largest importer of wood, has amended its forest law to include a nationwide ban on the purchasing, processing and transportation of illegally sourced timber, according to the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), a U.K.-based nonprofit that investigates environmental crimes.January 24, 2020NewsIWFA to Hold ‘Beyond Expert’ Sand and Finish School in Florida in MarchThe International Wood Flooring Association (IWFA) will host a training school called “Game Changer: Beyond Expert Level Sand and Finishing” March 5–7 at the Jack Walsh Trade Showroom in West Palm Beach, Fla.January 24, 2020New ProductsAria Vent Offers Flushmount ProAria Vent’s Flushmount Pro is a sleek vent option designed to be mounted before the surface is installed, the company says. Only one rectangular air channel is visible after installation. It is available in “Matte Black” and in the following sizes: 3-by-10-inch, 4-by-10-inch, 4-by-12-inch, 4-by-14-inch, 6-by-10-inch and 6-by-12-inch.ariavent.comJanuary 22, 2020New ProductsProTeam Introduces GoFree Cordless Backpack VacuumProTeam’s GoFree Flex Pro II cordless backpack vacuum features an efficient motor that makes it weigh 17.5 pounds or 15.5 pounds, depending on battery choice, the company says. The 12-Ah battery allows for a runtime of 73–101 minutes, and the 6-Ah battery has a run time of 35–50 minutes.proteam.emerson.comJanuary 22, 2020Previous PagePage 170 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 ContentSawdust in Our Veins
