WFB EditorsNewsOrganization Formed to Address Labor Shortage Names Board of DirectorsThe Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF), a new organization spearheaded by the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) to find a solution to the industry’s labor shortage, has announced its board of directors.January 8, 2020New ProductsPioneer Millworks’ ‘Undressed’ Shou Sugi Ban PanelingPioneer Millworks’ Undressed line of larch paneling features shou sugi ban (otherwise known as “burn staining”). After it is burned, the paneling is brushed to better expose the grain, the company says. It is 5/8 inch thick and available in lengths of 24–144 inches.pioneermillworks.comJanuary 8, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: Delmhorst to Raffle Moisture Meter at Surfaces; Bruce Wins Design AwardDelmhorst Instrument Co. (Towaco, N.J.) will raffle off a free moisture meter at its booth (4374) during The International Surfaces Event in Las Vegas Jan. 28–30.January 8, 2020NewsTop 10 Wood Floor Business Blog Posts of 2019The hardwood flooring pros who write for WFB blogs continued to share observations, cases, mysteries, advice and humor about the hardwood flooring industry in 2019. Here are the 10 posts readers found the most engaging:January 8, 2020NewsTop 10 Wood Flooring News Stories of 2019There was no shortage of hardwood flooring news in the final year before a new decade. From a Chicago bid-rigging bust to a flood’s dramatic destruction of a middle school gym to a new type of wood flooring made from hemp, these are the top 10 wood flooring news stories that caught your attention in 2019:January 6, 2020NewsFishman Appoints Ana Dimeo to Lead Architecture, Design and Facility TeamFishman Flooring Solutions (Baltimore) appointed Ana Dimeo to manage its Architecture, Design and Facility (ADF) team.January 6, 2020NewsMayor Charged with Felonies After Hiring Alleged Boyfriend for Hardwood Flooring InstallThe mayor of Las Vegas, N.M., was charged with six felonies following an investigation after she spent more than $94,000 in public funds on a hardwood flooring installation, the Albuquerque Journal reported.January 6, 2020NewsBrazilian Tree With 8-Foot-Long Leaves Identified as New SpeciesA tree with leaves long enough to be used as a bedspread has officially been recognized as a new species, Mongabay reports.January 6, 2020New ProductsBruce Introduces Blacksmith’s Forge CollectionBruce’s Blacksmith’s Forge collection features five colors in American yellow birch. The flooring’s unique staining creates a reclaimed, worn look with an oiled, matte surface and aluminum oxide finish, the company says.bruce.comJanuary 6, 2020NewsDomotex 2020 to Open in Germany Jan. 10Domotex 2020 will take place in Hannover, Germany, Jan. 10–13.January 6, 2020Previous PagePage 174 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
