WFB EditorsNew Products2018 Floor Manufacturing Equipment Product FocusDecember 7, 2018New Products2019 Surfaces Exhibitor ShowcaseThe International Surface Event is slated for Jan. 22–25 (with the trade show Jan. 23–25) at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, where flooring industry professionals from around the world will gather to explore and exhibit products, network with fellow pros and learn more about the trade.December 6, 2018New ProductsMonarch’s Prefinished Alpine Riftsawn CollectionMonarch Plank’s Alpine Riftsawn Collection features select-grade straight-grain alpine ash from Tasmania. The prefinished wood is ¾ inch thick, has a 6-mm wear layer and features an ultra-low-gloss urethane finish by Bona.monarchplank.comDecember 5, 2018NewsQ.E.P. Expands Distribution Partnership with Congoleum CorpQ.E.P. Co. Inc. (Johnson City, Tenn.) signed a new exclusive partnership agreement with Congoleum Corporation that will expand its distribution coverage to most of the western portion of the U.S.December 5, 2018New Products2018 Unfinished Domestic Wood Flooring Product FocusUnfinished wood flooring made up 65 percent of flooring wood installed by contractors last year, according to the 2018 WFB State of the Industry Survey. The following companies offer unfinished flooring options to meet that demand, with wood harvested in North America.December 5, 2018NewsRelocated Horizon Forest Houston Branch Doubles in SizeDecember 5, 2018NewsSchönox Partners with Superior Surface SolutionsSchönox, HPS North America (Florence, Ala.) announced a distribution partnership with Kansas City, Mo.-based Superior Surface Solutions.December 5, 2018NewsAacer Donates Flooring to Local Elementary SchoolAacer Flooring (Peshtigo, Wis.) donated maple flooring for a new multi-purpose gymnasium at Peshtigo Elementary Learning Center.December 5, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: FCICA Convention Registration; Distributor Manager Position Available; Amazon Bans Paint StripperThe Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) opened registration for Convention 2019, titled “Staying Sharp.” The convention will be held March 26–28 at the El Conquistador in Tucson, Ariz. Pre-convention events begin March 25. Registration can be completed online here.December 5, 2018NewsPPG Announces 10 Percent Price Increase on Industrial Coatings ProductsPPG Industries Inc. (Pittsburgh) announced a 10 percent price increase on all of its industrial coatings products.December 3, 2018Previous PagePage 247 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
