WFB EditorsNewsXpress Global Systems Relocates Dallas Location to Upgraded FacilityXpress Global Systems (Chattanooga, Tenn.), a logistics provider for the floor covering industry, announced that it has relocated its Dallas service center to a new, state-of-the-art facility in the city.January 31, 2019NewsPolar Vortex Could Curb Emerald Ash Borer Larvae PopulationAs wind chills reached -50 degrees in some areas of the United States due to the polar vortex, cars stall and eyelashes freeze within minutes of walking outdoors. But there may be one perk of the dangerous subzero temperatures plaguing the North: emerald ash borer control.January 31, 2019NewsStauf Announces Upcoming Training CoursesStauf USA LLC (Cordova, Tenn.) recently concluded its second round of Stauf University classes and announced upcoming class dates and topics.January 31, 2019NewsPending Home Sales Drop 2.2 Percent in DecemberPending home sales declined 2.2 percent in December compared with November, the National Association of Realtors reported.January 31, 2019NewsHallmark Floors Joins Starnet Flooring NetworkHallmark Floors Inc. (Ontario) has formed a marketing partnership with Starnet Commercial Flooring Network.January 31, 2019NewsSherwin-Williams Forecasts 2019 Flooring Color TrendsSherwin-Williams’ Global Color and Design Center (GCDC), located in Greensboro, N.C., revealed its flooring color trends forecast for 2019.January 29, 2019New ProductsMullican’s Wexford Kiln-Aged Carbonized CollectionMullican Flooring’s Wexford Kiln-Aged is a carbonized engineered line made with a heat-treating technique to produce a unique color variation and uncover natural grain patterns in the wood, the company says. The collection includes five products available in white oak, including Sol (pictured), Vesper, Nova, Carbon and Kena.mullicanflooring.comJanuary 29, 2019NewsHome Prices Increase 5.2 Percent in NovemberHome prices grew 5.2 percent in November, a slight decrease from the 5.3 percent growth in October, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices.January 29, 2019NewsWOCA Introduces LED-Curing Oxi Quick Coating SystemWOCA USA (Duluth, Ga.) unveiled the WOCA Industrial Oxi Quick System, a coating system that uses instant LED curing to create oiled flooring that can immediately be stacked and packaged, during The International Surface Event in Las Vegas on Jan. 23.January 29, 2019NewsWagner Meters Names Fishman Flooring ‘Distributor of the Year’In its first-ever Distributor of the Year awards, Wagner Meters (Rogue River, Ore.) gave top honors to Fishman Flooring Solutions (Baltimore).January 29, 2019Previous PagePage 237 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 ContentMeet the MFMA: Setting the Gold Standard in Sports Flooring
