WFB EditorsNewsConstruction Employment Increases in 37 States Year-Over-Year in FebruaryConstruction employment increased in 37 states in February compared with February 2018, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.March 25, 2019NewsWFB Briefs: Fishman’s Centennial Celebration; KO Carrying Tactical Flooring Tools; MoreIn honor of its 100th anniversary, Fishman Flooring Solutions (Baltimore) will have festivities and giveaways at each of its 37 branches on March 28. The first 100 customers to visit any of its branches on that day will receive a free centennial T-shirt. A catered lunch will also be served between 11–2 p.m. for visitors. Select vendors will have the opportunity to showcase products during the day.March 25, 2019NewsLumber Liquidators Sues Founder Tom Sullivan’s Cabinet Company for $10 MillionLumber Liquidators is suing its founder and former chairman Tom Sullivan’s Cabinets To Go company for $10 million in damages, alleging the company is selling hardwood flooring in violation of an agreement, Richmond BizSense reports.March 25, 2019NewsSawdust Combustion From Sander Sparked Fire That Killed 7-Year-OldSpontaneous combustion from a dust collection bag on a floor sander was determined as the cause of a house fire that took the life of a 7-year-old boy last summer in Dutchess County, N.Y., the Poughkeepsie Journal reports.March 25, 2019NewsGC Sued After Injury From ‘No Shoes’ Rule On Mansion’s Hardwood FlooringAn electrician is suing a general contractor for enforcing a “no-shoes” policy on the Brazilian flooring in a mansion in East Hampton, N.Y., Newsday reports.March 25, 2019SurveysState of the Wood Flooring Industry 2019Although many wood flooring pros feel positive about 2019, others are cautiously watching the predictions for housing this year and tempering their expectations. What else did we find out in our exclusive State of the Industry survey (which we have published since 1992)? To discover more helpful data from wood flooring manufacturers, distributors, retailers and contractors, keep reading.It has been a hectic past seven months for many companies that have relied on importing or exporting Chinese wood flooring for their business. The Trump administration's levy of an additional 10 percent tariff to all types of wood flooring from China in September 2018, with an ongoing threat of increasing it to 25 percent (still unsettled as of press time of this issue), spawned in-kind retaliation from the Chinese government and rattled segments of the wood flooring industry here in the United States. The trade war's impact, suppliers say, could alter the way the industry ticks.March 22, 2019New ProductsMirage Adds DuraMatt Finish, Texture to Carousel LineMirage’s Sweet Memories Collection’s Carousel line is now available with DuraMatt finish and a White Oak Brushed texture. The matte finish is durable and highlights the white oak’s natural look, while the textured surface conceals everyday scuffs and marks, the company says.boa-franc.comMarch 20, 2019NewsDeadline to Enter 2019 WFB Truck & Van Contest is April 1Do you have a memorable wood flooring truck or van? The deadline to enter the 2019 WFB Truck & Van Contest is approaching and we want to see the stand-out vehicle that gets you to and from the job site.March 20, 2019News‘HempWood’ Flooring Plant to Open in KentuckyA manufacturing company will open an 11,230-square-foot facility in Murray, Ky., to produce flooring and other products made from hemp, Gov. Matt Bevin announced this week.March 20, 2019NewsU.S., China Officials Aim to Conclude Trade Talks By Late AprilUnable to arrive at a final agreement after weeks of trade negations, U.S. and China officials are planning to meet for more “high-level” talks with an aim to reach an agreement to end the trade war by the end of April, the Wall Street Journal reports.March 20, 2019Previous PagePage 225 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
