WFB EditorsNewsHousing Starts Surge 18.6 Percent in JanuaryHousing starts saw an 18.6 percent increase in January, rising to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.23 million units, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.March 11, 2019NewsHPS Schönox Appoints Jim Partridge, Mike Penney to Senior-Level PositionsHPS Schönox (Florence, Ala.) announced the appointments of Jim Partridge and Mike Penney to top-level positions within the company.March 6, 2019NewsWood Convention to Cover Prop 65, Formaldehyde ComplianceThe International Wood Products Association’s upcoming World of Wood Convention will hold a session dedicated to examining Prop 65 and EPA and CARB formaldehyde regulations.March 6, 2019NewsNew Home Sales Grow 1.5 Percent in 2018New home sales increased 1.5 percent in 2018 compared with 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.March 6, 2019NewsCity Floor Supply Opens ‘Nailer Day’ RegistrationCity Floor Supply (King of Prussia, Pa.) has opened registration for its “Nailer Day,” a free event for hardwood flooring contractors to be held March 21 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at its headquarters in King of Prussia, Pa.March 6, 2019New ProductsCali Adds European Oak to GeoWood LineCali Bamboo’s GeoWood line now includes seven European oak styles, each featuring a 1.2-mm-thick layer of European white oak over SPC limestone composite and available in a length of 74 13/16 inches and a width of 7 15/32 inches. The new styles, which are also wire-brushed, include Pacific Oak, Tawny Oak, Wildwood, Canyon Oak (pictured), Rangewood, Indie Oak and Idyllwild.calibamboo.comMarch 6, 2019NewsDomotex USA Donates $10K to Floor Covering Industry FoundationDomotex USA organizer Hannover Fairs USA presented a $10,000 check to the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIC) as a donation to the nonprofit’s efforts to aid floor covering professionals suffering from serious medical conditions.March 4, 2019New ProductsArmory Patents Under Counter Drain Pan KitArmory Products Inc. offers the Under Counter Appliance Drain Pan, which can be installed beneath countertops or dishwashers to protect floors from water damage from leaks. The pan kit includes a drain tray, a pair of skids and an over-sized drain fitting designed to capture the water and drain it away from the flooring. The drain pans are available in 24- and 15-inch sizes.appliancedrainpan.comMarch 4, 2019NewsCronin Company to Close, Begins Liquidating InventoryCronin Company (Portland, Ore.) has begun liquidating its assets with plans to close the company.March 4, 2019NewsConstruction Spending Up 4.1 Percent in 2018Construction spending fell 0.6 percent in December to $1.29 trillion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. However, spending grew 1.6 percent compared with December 2017.March 4, 2019Previous PagePage 229 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
