WFB EditorsNewsABC: Contractors Remain Confident, Construction Backlog Down in DecemberAssociated Builders and Contractors’ Construction Backlog Indicator decreased to 8.3 months in December— 0.3 months lower than December 2023.January 15, 2025NewsBjelin Group to Acquire All Shares of Välinge Group’s Industrial DivisionBjelin Group will acquire 100% of the shares in Välinge Group’s industrial division, which will then merge with Bjelin Industries.January 15, 2025NewsBjelin Launches Herringbone 2.0. Collection in North AmericaBjelin (Viken, Sweden) launched its Woodura Herringbone 2.0 collection in North America, after a successful test launch in Scandinavia.January 13, 2025NewsResidential Construction Industry Adds 4,000 Jobs in DecemberThe residential construction industry added 4,000 jobs from November to December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.January 13, 2025NewsAHF Products To Increase Prices on Hard Surface FlooringAHF Products will implement a 5–8% price increase on most of its hard surface flooring, effective on orders and shipments on or after Jan. 13.January 13, 2025NewsWorkcamp Parquet Accepting Applications for Esterházy Palace Restoration ProjectWorkcamp Parquet is taking applications for its 2025 project restoring the historic parquet wood floors of the Esterházy Palace in Eisenstadt, Austria.January 13, 2025PodcastsAll Things Wood Floor Pod: Insights from GameTime WrapsIn the latest episode of the WFB podcast "All Things Wood Floor," GameTime Wraps’ Mike Hoy and Chris Pester sit down with host Stephen Diggins to discuss how vinyl graphics have transformed the world of sports flooring.January 13, 2025NewsJanos Spitzer, Founder of Janos P. Spitzer Flooring Consultants, Dies at 87Janos Spitzer, founder of Janos P. Spitzer Flooring Company and Janos P. Spitzer Flooring Consultants, died Jan. 3 at 87.January 13, 2025New ProductsMakinex Releases Concrete GrinderMakinex’s concrete grinder features a lightweight frame with a removable magnetic shroud to level floors and grind edges.January 8, 2025NewsWFB Briefs: New Bella Citta Floors Website, MAPEI to Sponsor IndyCar Series Drivers, MoreRaleigh, N.C.-based Bella Citta Floors launched its rebranded website, making it easier for homeowners, designers and retailers to explore the company’s flooring collection, the company says.January 8, 2025Previous PagePage 22 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 ContentFrom Jobsite to Factory Floor: LED Roller Coaters Are Revolutionizing Wood Finishing
