WFB EditorsNewsEPA Updates Formaldehyde Rule to Clarify Testing Requirements, Align with CARBThe Environmental Protection Agency announced it has published its TSCA Title VI final rule for formaldehyde emissions for composite wood products. The amendments to the rule attempt to clarify formaldehyde testing and certification requirements and more closely align TSCA Title VI with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) 93120.August 26, 2019NewsTrump Tweets He Will Raise Chinese Tariffs from 25% to 30%After China’s Ministry of Finance announced Aug. 23 it would impose new tariffs of between 5% and 10% on $75 billion worth of U.S. products, President Trump responded he would increase the U.S.’s existing Chinese tariffs on $250 billion worth of products, including wood flooring, from 25% to 30% on Oct. 1, CNBC reports.August 26, 2019NewsAs Amazon Forest Fires Rage, Countries Pressure Brazil to Take ActionAs the Amazon forest suffers massive wildfires, leaders around the globe have turned their eyes to Brazil, many expressing displeasure with the country’s lack of action to stop the burning, the smoke of which can be seen from space, according to NPR.August 26, 2019NewsKährs Group Names Johan Magnusson President and CEOKährs Group (Malmö, Sweden) appointed Johan Magnusson president and CEO, effective Sept. 1. Magnusson previously held senior roles in global insulation companies.August 26, 2019NewsWFB Briefs: Musolf’s Distributes Pallmann; Used Refinishing Equipment SaleMusolf’s Wood Flooring will now distribute the Pallmann Hardwood Complete Range of products throughout its distribution network in the greater St. Paul, Minn., region, Pallmann announced. Musolf’s has locations in Vadnais Heights, Minn., and Eden Prairie, Minn.August 26, 2019New ProductsBona’s DriFast Stain Fan DeckBona’s DriFast Stain color fan deck showcases the full line of colors available in the Bona DriFast collection. The red oak swatches feature one side coated with stain and the other coated with Bona Mega One. They are available through Bona account services representatives.bona.comAugust 26, 2019NewsJuly New Home Sales Drop 12.8% Following Revised June EstimatesNew home sales plunged 12.8% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 635,000, the U.S. Census Bureau reports. The large drop was attributed to a sharply revised sales rate for June (from 646,000 units to 728,000) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The July rate is up 4.1% from July 2018.August 26, 2019NewsLumber Liquidators Founder Increases Stake in CompanyLumber Liquidators founder Tom Sullivan’s investment company has raised his stake in Lumber Liquidators to nearly 6%, jumping from a few hundred thousand shares to more than 1.7 million, Street Insider reports. Street Insider also reports that sources close to Sullivan suggest his first step following his share increase may be to push for the removal of Lumber Liquidators President and CEO Dennis Knowles.August 26, 2019New ProductsReward Flooring Launches Sereno CollectionReward Flooring’s Sereno Collection features high-grade white oak, a luxury wire-brushed surface and durable ultra-matte urethane finish, the company says. It comes in a thickness of 1/2 inch and a width of 7 ½ inches and is available in beige, gray and natural hues.rewardflooring.comAugust 21, 2019NewsJuly Existing Home Sales Increase 2.5%Existing home sales increased 2.5% in July, growing to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.42 million, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports.August 21, 2019Previous PagePage 197 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
