WFB EditorsNewsLoba Appoints Manny Hernandez to Southern Regional Sales TeamLoba-Wakol (Charlotte, N.C.) hired Manny Hernandez as a technical sales professional on its Southern regional sales team.October 9, 2019New ProductsReal Wood Floors Launches Silvian CollectionReal Wood Floors’ Silvian Collection consists of seven oak options and one walnut option with eight color selections, a 3-mm sawn veneer and a wire-brushed texture. The flooring is available in a 7 ½ inch width and lengths up to 7 feet.realwoodfloors.comOctober 9, 2019NewsWFB Caption Contest Winner: ‘Log in a Hammock’We asked you to submit your caption suggestions for this photo, and our online readers voted. Congratulations to winner Ron Gibson of General Floor Industries in Bellmawr, N.J.October 7, 2019NewsEPA Pulls Approval of TSCA Third-Party Certifiers in China, Hong Kong and TaiwanThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rescinded or suspended its approval of third-party certifiers of TSCA Title VI formaldehyde emission standards with locations in Hong Kong, Taiwan and China, the Decorative Hardwoods Association reports.October 7, 2019New ProductsDriTac Launches Vertical AdhesiveDriTac’s 2000 Vertical is a polymer-based adhesive designed for interior wall applications. It provides a high bond strength for the vertical installation of hardwood flooring, stair treads and more, and will adhere to a multitude of vertical surfaces without slippage, the company says.dritac.comOctober 4, 2019NewsSeptember Construction Employment Has Slowest Growth in 6 YearsConstruction employment grew 2.1% year-over-year in September, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reported.October 4, 2019NewsBostik Rewards Program Offering Triple Points on Select ProductsBostik Inc. (Wauwatosa, Wis.) announced it is offering triple points in its Pro Rewards contractor loyalty program on a select number of product purchases. The offer began Oct. 1 and runs through Nov. 30.October 4, 2019NewsSomerset Hardwood Expands Distribution Partnership with BelknapSomerset Hardwood Flooring (Somerset, Ky.) announced that The Belknap White Group will become the exclusive supplier of Somerset Brand Prefinished Flooring in upstate and western New York and in New England with the exception of western Connecticut.October 4, 2019NewsRemodeling Report: New Wood Floors Have 106% Value Recovery for HomeownersHomeowners can recover 106% of the cost of installing a wood floor when selling their home, according to a report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), and refinishing provides a value that recovers 100% of the cost.October 4, 2019NewsIndusparquet Partners with Derr Flooring, Custom Wholesale for East Coast DistributionBrazilian hardwood flooring manufacturer Indusparquet (Miami) announced it has formed distribution partnerships with Derr Flooring (Willow Grove, Pa.) and Custom Wholesale Floors (Jacksonville, Fla.) in the East Coast.October 4, 2019Previous PagePage 189 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
