WFB EditorsNewsList of Flooring Impacted by China’s Latest Tariffs ReleasedThe American Hardwood Export Council released the translated list of hardwood products that will be impacted in the latest round of tariffs imposed by China on U.S. products.September 4, 2019NewsJuly Pending Home Sales Drop 2.5%Pending home sales fell 2.5% in July, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports. The number of contract signings is down 0.3% compared with July 2018.September 4, 2019Green Issues2019 Bamboo + Cork Product FocusDo you have clients interested in cork and bamboo flooring? Following are some of the latest products in those categories.August 28, 2019NewsProposed Changes for Engineered Wood Flooring Standard Reflect TSCA Updates, New NameThe Decorative Hardwoods Association’s (DHA) proposed changes to the ANSI/HPVA EF 2012 American National Standard for Engineered Wood Flooring include updates to EPA TSCA testing requirements, and recognize DHA’s updated name (it was formerly known as the Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association). The changes include additional language tweaks.August 28, 2019NewsHempWood Flooring Company Holds Ribbon Cutting at Kentucky PlantFibonacci LLC, a company that plans to manufacture hemp into flooring, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its 11,230-square-foot plant in Murray, Ky.,WKMS reports.August 28, 2019NewsDubois Equipment Company Names Michael Hornbraker National Sales ManagerThe Dubois Equipment Company (Jasper, Ind.), a Timesavers LLC company and manufacturer of automated finishing systems, appointed Michael Hornbraker national sales manager.August 28, 2019NewsHome Prices Climb 3.1% Year-Over-Year in JuneHome prices grew 3.1% year-over-year in June, slowing from May’s 3.3% increase, according to S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices.August 28, 2019NewsEnter the WFB 2020 Truck & Van ContestStart your engines! WFB is now accepting entries for the 2020 Wood Floor Business Truck & Van Contest.August 27, 2019NewsEngineered Wood Flooring ANSI Standard Changes Open for Public CommentRevisions to the ANSI/HPVA EF 2012 American National Standard for Engineered Wood Flooring are now open for public comment, the Decorative Hardwoods Association (DHA) announced.August 26, 2019NewsUBC Announces Leadership ChangesFollowing several retirements within its executive team, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) announced the appointment of Frank Spencer as general VP and David Tharp as second general VP. Mike Capelli will take over as general secretary-treasurer of UBC and International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL) labor chair.August 26, 2019Previous PagePage 196 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
