WFB EditorsNewsGalleher Taps Kyle Sherman as L.A. Division ManagerGalleher LLC (Santa Fe Springs, Calif.) announced the hiring of Kyle Sherman as its Los Angeles-area division manager.October 31, 2018NewsNational Home Prices Increase 5.8 Percent in AugustHome prices continued to tick upward in August, rising 5.8 percent year-over-year, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index.October 31, 2018NewsLumber Liquidators Announces Q3 Profit; Braces for TariffsLumber Liquidators had a net income of $5.9 million during the third quarter of 2018, a turnaround compared with the same period last year, when the company had a net loss of $18.9 million.October 31, 2018New ProductsPG Hardwood Expands Unique CollectionPG Hardwood Flooring added two designs to its Unique Collection, including Imagine (silver maple, pictured) and Bourbon (red oak). Both feature natural character marks and are available in widths of 5¼ inches and have a matte finish. pgmodel.comOctober 29, 2018NewsBona Relocates Southeast Training Center to Larger FacilityBona US (Englewood, Colo.) moved its Bona Regional Training Center in Monroe, N.C., out of its production center and into a larger space in Monroe.October 29, 2018NewsWeyerhaeuser Profits Grow 96 Percent in Q3 Despite ‘Volatile’ Wood MarketsWeyerhaeuser Company (Federal Way, Wash.) announced an earnings increase of 96 percent during the third quarter of 2018 compared with the same period last year, growing from $130 million to $255 million.October 29, 2018NewsMohawk Earnings Drop 15 Percent in Q3Mohawk Industries’ (Calhoun, Ga.) net earnings dropped 15 percent during the third quarter of 2018 compared with the same period last year, falling from $270 million to $227 million.October 29, 2018NewsVote for The Winner: WFB ‘Puzzled Jig Saw Guy’ Caption ContestWhat is this jig saw guy saying? Choose your favorite submission for the Wood Floor Business Caption Contest.October 29, 2018NewsBona Donates Gym Refinishing To School After Students Raise $21K For St. Jude’sIn September, Bona US (Englewood, Colo.) offered students at Thomas Jefferson High School in Denver a friendly challenge: If they could raise $20,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the company would sand and finish its gym floors (work valued between $20,000–$30,000) for free.October 29, 2018NewsLoba Joins International Ardex Group, Wakol Becomes Majority ShareholderLoba-Wakol LLC (Pineville, N.C.) announced that Germany-based Wakol Group will increase its stake in the company, becoming its majority shareholder.October 29, 2018Previous PagePage 256 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
