WFB EditorsNewsChina to Launch FSC National Forest Stewardship StandardChina, one of the largest importers of wood in the world, is launching a national forest stewardship standard based on the latest version of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) principles and criteria, according to FSC.August 15, 2018NewsDuChateau Hires Tawnya Arteaga as Director of Talent and CultureDuChateau (San Diego) appointed Tawnya Arteaga as its first director of talent and culture.August 15, 2018NewsStunning Wood Floor Inlay Part of ‘Wasteful Spending’ by W.V. Supreme CourtThe medallion, installed in 2013, features cut-out shapes of all of the counties in West Virginia.August 13, 2018New ProductsUzin’s New Premium Leveling CompoundThe Uzin NC 110 New Premium Self Leveling Compound is a synthetic gypsum-based leveling compound with an improved hydration process that allows for installation after 20 hours, the company says. The formulation provides a solid and durable finish over difficult substrates and is LEED V4 contributing, the company adds.www.uzin.usAugust 13, 2018NewsWood Floor Supplier Coordinates Discount, Free Installation for Family Experiencing Childhood CancerThe family was looking to replace the carpet in their home with a hardwood floor in an effort to help preserve the health of their 3-year-old son Kieran’s lungs.August 13, 2018NewsMannington to Invest $42 Million in Georgia Plant ExpansionMannington Mills Inc. (Salem, N.J.) will expand its presence in Calhoun, Ga., with a new 78-acre site and a pledge to invest $42 million in the state by 2021.August 13, 2018NewsHavwoods International Appoints First Business Development ManagersHavwoods International (New York) appointed Gary Falco and Philip Walker as its first business development managers.August 10, 2018New ProductsPID Floors Offers ‘Emmaus’PID Floors’ Emmaus is an engineered European white oak plainsawn floor that has been scraped, smoked and whitewashed, the company says. Emmaus comes 7 ½ inches wide and 6 inches long and features micro-bevel edges.pidfloors.comAugust 10, 2018NewsCanadian Housing Starts Dip 16 Percent in JulyHousing starts in Canada saw a decline of 16 percent in July, falling to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 206,314 units compared with a rate of 246,200 units in June, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).August 10, 2018NewsHome Prices Climb 6.8 Percent Year-Over-Year in JuneNational home prices rose 6.8 percent year-over-year in June, according to the CoreLogic Home Price Index.August 10, 2018Previous PagePage 275 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
