WFB EditorsNewsWFB Briefs: Austwood Seeking U.S. Distributors; New Surfaces Leadership; Shaw’s Design AwardAustwood Australia is looking for U.S. distribution partners for its line of quality solid Australian wood flooring. Interested companies may contact Mick Paul at this email. Austwood Australia has been supplying solid Australian hardwood flooring to the U.S. market for 25 years.September 16, 2019New ProductsDriTac Offers CoverGuard Protective FoamDriTac’s 8801 CoverGuard is a 1.85-mm-thick hard surface protective foam for newly installed floors. It is designed to prevent damage from occurring during and after the installation process. It is resistant to water, stains, tears and punctures, and is aerated and breathable, the company says.dritac.comSeptember 16, 2019NewsInsurance Company Sues Flooring Contractor for $400,000 Over Stain Rag FireAn insurance company is suing a West Virginia flooring contractor for $400,000, alleging the contractor’s negligent disposal of stain rags caused a fire in the home where he was working, the West Virginia Record reports.September 11, 2019NewsAkzoNobel Names ‘Tranquil Dawn’ 2020 Color of the YearAkzoNobel (High Point, N.C.) announced that its 2020 Color of the Year is Tranquil Dawn, a shade “somewhere in between” green, blue and gray.September 11, 2019NewsMcEllin Hardwood Floor Supplies Expands Into Rhode IslandMcEllin Company Inc. (Waltham, Mass.) opened a Rhode Island location on Sept. 3. The new location is located in Cumberland, R.I., at 45 Industrial Road, Unit 209. It operates Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., according to the company’s website.September 11, 2019NewsAacer Names Cale Hayes Northeast Regional ManagerAacer Sports Flooring (Peshtigo, Wis.) appointed Cale Hayes regional manager of its Northeast territory.September 11, 2019NewsWFB Briefs: Ecore Names Schreiber COO; Kiln Drying Business for Sale; Cali Bamboo Turns 15Ecore (Lancaster, Pa.) promoted Mitch Schreiber to COO; he had served as Ecore’s executive VP of operations since 2010. He has nearly 30 years of experience in operations and manufacturing.September 11, 2019NewsHow They Did It: The Mosaic Tiger Wood Floor ExplainedAward-winning wood flooring pro Avedis Duvenjian of Archetypal Imagery explains the process that was used to create the mosaic tiger wood floor at the International Wood Flooring Association Extreme Wood Floors course Feb. 25–March 1, 2019.September 10, 2019Reclaimed2019 Reclaimed Wood Flooring Product FocusThe annual Wood Floor Business Reclaimed Product Focus is designed to make navigating the world of reclaimed wood flooring a little easier. The following pages provide a list of manufacturers that offer reclaimed wood floors, along with all the available species and dimensions offered by each company, helping you know where to get what you're looking for.September 10, 2019NewsBona Turns 100, Announces Plans to Expand Into Other Hard Surface CategoriesBona (Malmö, Sweden) is celebrating its 100th anniversary this week, and along with the milestone, the company also announced plans to expand outside of the hardwood flooring industry.September 9, 2019Previous PagePage 194 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
