WFB EditorsNewsAmerican Hardwood Develops App for Wood Species InfoThe American Hardwood Information Center has developed a mobile app that allows users to quickly check the availability, characteristics and aesthetic of different hardwood species.November 5, 2018NewsAmerican OEM Forms ‘Innovation’ Partnership with South Korean Vinyl ManufacturerAmerican OEM (Burns, Tenn.) announced it has formed a research and development partnership with NOX Corporation, a Seoul, South Korea-based manufacturer of vinyl flooring products.November 5, 2018New ProductsWagner Meters Introduces Orion Moisture MetersWagner Meters’ Orion line of pinless moisture meters feature on-site calibration and assured lifetime accuracy, the company says. Orion meters are virtually unaffected by temperature, have fast selection species settings and come with a seven-year warranty, the company adds.wagnermeters.comNovember 2, 2018NewsHeritage Forest Products to Distribute PallmannPallmann (Aurora, Colo.) announced that Heritage Forest Products Inc. (Deland, Fla.) will distribute the Pallmann Hardwood Complete range of wood flooring products.November 2, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: 2019 Existing Home Sales Prediction; Mohawk Sustainability VP Honored; MoreThe National Association of Realtors is predicting that existing home sales will stabilize in 2019 to a sales pace of 5.4 million, a 1 percent increase compared with 2018. The median for existing home prices in 2019 is forecast to jump 3.1 percent from 2018 to $266,800.November 2, 2018NewsSeptember Construction Spending Up 7.2 Percent Year-Over-YearConstruction spending in the U.S. changed little in September compared with August but grew 7.2 percent when compared with September 2017, to $1.329 trillion.November 2, 2018NewsFloor & Décor Profits Rise 14.2 Percent in Q3 2018Floor & Décor’s net income jumped 14.2 percent during the third quarter of 2018 compared with the same period in 2017, rising to $26.6 million.November 2, 2018New ProductsT-Rex’s Brute Force TapeT-Rex’s Brute Force tape is a high-performance duct tape available in 25-yard rolls, the company says. One 36-inch loop of the tape can hold more than 700 pounds of weight and offers superior adhesion, the company adds.trextape.comOctober 31, 2018NewsGroups Sue EPA For Delay in Banning Paint Stripper ChemicalThe families of two young men who died after using paint strippers containing the chemical methylene chloride announced that they, along with environmental and worker’s rights groups, are suing the EPA for not taking action to ban the chemical from stores.October 31, 2018NewsShaw Recognized for Employee Recruiting ProcessShaw Industries (Dalton, Ga.) was recognized for its recruiting and application process with a 2018 North American Candidate Experience Award.October 31, 2018Previous PagePage 255 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
