WFB EditorsNewsWFB Briefs: Used 8-Inch Sanders for Sale; Fishman Flooring Concludes 100th AnniversaryTwo 8-inch floor sanders are for sale in the WFB Classifieds.December 16, 2019NewsCoalition Formed to Promote U.S. Hardwood IndustryFacing the ongoing challenges of stiff competition, misleading campaigns and the U.S. trade war with China, a number of U.S. hardwood industry organizations have formed the American Hardwood Promotion Coalition to help promote the U.S. hardwood industry.December 11, 2019NewsPantone Names ‘Classic Blue’ the Color of the Year 2020Pantone named its “Classic Blue” the color of the year for 2020.December 11, 2019NewsReport Lists 10 Markets Expected to OutperformThe National Association of Realtors (NAR) released a list of 10 markets expected to outperform over the next three to five yearsDecember 11, 2019NewsUzin Forms Distribution Partnership with Hank’s SpecialtiesUzin Utz North America (Aurora, Colo.) named Hank’s Specialties (New Brighton, Minn.) as its newest distribution partner in the upper Midwest.December 11, 2019NewsBosch Tetris Contest Asks to See Essential Contents of Your Tool BeltBosch Power Tools is inviting men and women who work in the trades in the U.S. and Canada to post Instagram photos of all the essential contents of their tool belts for a chance to win a laser measure prize pack.December 11, 2019NewsWFB Briefs: Paul Pleshek Claims Webinar; NYC-Based Pro Looking for Work; Small Business Optimism UpThe Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) will host a webinar Thursday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. EST, where Paul Pleshek of the National Academy of Floor Covering Training will present “Claims: Before, During and After the Inspection,” followed by a Q&A. The deadline to register is Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. EST. The cost for non-members to attend is $39.95. Registration info can be found here.December 11, 2019NewsCondo Owners Ordered to Replace Hardwood Floors with Carpeting After Noise ComplaintThe owners of a condo in British Columbia were ordered to replace their hardwood floors with carpeting after a Civil Resolution Tribunal determined they breached nuisance laws with noises their downstairs neighbor said were excessive, according to Straight.com.December 9, 2019NewsMohawk’s Karastan Carpet Brand Enters Wood Flooring Industry with BelleLuxe LineKarastan, one of the largest carpeting brands in the world, will expand into the hardwood flooring market in 2020 with the launch of BelleLuxe, an engineered hardwood flooring line.December 9, 2019NewsWFCA Launching New ‘Solutions’ Campaign with Facebook Live Event ThursdayThe World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) will kick off its “We’re Part of the Solution” campaign with a Facebook Live event Dec. 12 at 9–10 a.m. EST.December 9, 2019Previous PagePage 177 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
