WFB EditorsNewsMarch Housing Starts Down 14.2% Year-Over-YearHousing starts fell 0.3% in March to an adjusted rate of 1.14 million units, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Census Bureau. The rate is 14.2% below March 2018 housing starts.April 22, 2019NewsGraf Custom Hardwood Partners with Poland-Based ZenonGraf Custom Hardwood (Portsmouth, Ohio) announced it has partnered with Zenon, a hardwood flooring manufacturer and supplier based in Northern Poland, to offer a European Engineered Oak collection.April 22, 2019NewsCity Floor Supply Draws Record Turnout For 2019 Nailer DayCity Floor Supply (King of Prussia, Pa.) announced it had a record turnout for its 8th Annual Nailer Day this year, with more than 100 hardwood flooring professionals in attendance.April 22, 2019NewsFCICA Holds 2019 Convention, Announces Mid-Year Meeting DatesThe Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) held its convention March 26–28 in Tucson, Ariz., and announced it will host its 2019 Mid-Year Meeting in Atlanta, Oct. 15–17.April 17, 2019NewsShaw Names Tim Baucom PresidentShaw Industries (Dalton, Ga.) announced it has promoted Tim Baucom to president.April 17, 2019New ProductsDuchateau Offers Backlit Wall CoveringsDuchateau’s Celestio Collection of wall coverings features walnut or oak mounted on acrylic panels with the option to install multi-colored LED lighting via optional lighting attachments. The wall coverings are available in a variety of patterns and colors, including Angled Hexo American Walnut (pictured).duchateau.comApril 17, 2019NewsTarkett to Relocate Ontario Flooring Accessories Plant to OhioTarkett (Paris) announced it will shift its flooring accessories manufacturing plant operations from Waterloo, Ontario, to its recently expanded facility in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.April 17, 2019NewsSmartPlank Company Launches With Wood Flooring That Monitors EnvironmentSmartPlank, a Brookfield, Wis.-based wood flooring technology company, announced it will debut a hardwood flooring line with built-in technology designed to track and report on the flooring and subflooring’s environment.April 17, 2019NewsBuilder Confidence Rises One Point in AprilBuilder confidence increased one point in April to a level of 63 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.April 17, 2019NewsWFB Briefs: Used Moisture Meters for Sale; Survey Finds Confidence in Renovation MarketUsed Tramex and Delmhorst moisture meters are for sale in the WFB Classifieds.April 17, 2019Previous PagePage 220 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 ContentMisconceptions About Film-Forming Wood Floor Finishes
