WFB EditorsNewsBelknap White Installs 3,000 Solar Panels at HeadquartersBelknap White Group (Mansfield, Mass.) completed the installation of solar panels at its Mansfield headquarters, a move the company says is a commitment to embracing green technology, as well as a way to save money on electric bills.September 17, 2018NewsCanadian Housing Starts Drop Back to Historical Averages in AugustCanadian housing starts in August continued to fall from a historical peak recorded in March, dropping to 200,986 units, compared with 205,751 units in July, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).September 17, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: Jobs Available; NAFCD Benchmarking Report; 3M’s SustainabilityBC Best Flooring is looking to hire flooring installers based in the Vancouver area. Find out more in the WFB Classifieds.September 17, 2018New ProductsCali Bamboo Expands Engineered Flooring LineCali Bamboo added nine click-lock floors to its Eco-Engineered bamboo flooring collection. The new styles feature an extra-thick layer of fossilized bamboo over a core of cross-constructed eucalyptus and are ideal for glue down or floating installations, the company says. Planks are 72 7/8 inches long, 5 5/16 inches wide and 9/16 inch thick.calibamboo.comSeptember 12, 2018NewsMourners Rescued After Wood Floors Cave in During Funeral in Historic ChurchSeveral people were injured during a funeral in a historic church after the wood floors caved in, according to the Daily Star.September 12, 2018NewsMohawk to Connect Online, In-Store Experience with ‘Five Star’ ProgramMohawk Industries (Calhoun, Ga.) announced the formation of Five Star, a program that will attempt to mesh the online and in-store experiences in order to accelerate sales.September 12, 2018NewsThink Tank: Illegal Logging in Papua New Guinea Getting Much WorseDespite a report that shed light on rampant illegal logging in Papua New Guinea two years ago, which was followed by government promises to crack down on the practice, the situation is worse than ever, according to the Oakland Institute, an American think tank.September 12, 2018NewsDomotex USA Partners with NAFCDDomotex USA organizer Hannover Fairs USA announced a partnership with the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) for its upcoming trade show in Atlanta.September 12, 2018NewsQ.E.P to Acquire Kraus Group AssetsQ.E.P Co. Inc. (Boca Raton, Fla.) announced it will purchase certain assets of Kraus Group, a North American flooring distributor.September 12, 2018New ProductsHaro Offers Baseboards Designed to Match FloorsHaro’s variety of baseboards are designed to match the look and texture of any Haro wood floor, the company says. The baseboards are made with a medium-density fiberboard core.haro.comSeptember 10, 2018Previous PagePage 268 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
