WFB EditorsNewsFSC Bans DuChateau ‘Indefinitely’ After Company Terminates CertificationOn July 25, FSC announced it would strip DuChateau/American Guild (San Diego) of its FSC certification indefinitely. After the company’s certification was temporarily suspended by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), DuChateau chose to terminate its FSC Certification July 5.August 1, 2018NewsCali Bamboo Hires Tom Tidmore as Business Development DirectorCali Bamboo (San Diego) hired home improvement industry veteran Tom Tidmore as its director of business development.August 1, 2018NewsUzin Hires Luis Mendieta As South Sales RepUzin Utz North American (Aurora, Colo.) hired Luis Mendieta as a technical sales representative for the company’s South Team.August 1, 2018NewsLumber Liquidators to Move Headquarters, Exit Finishing OperationLumber Liquidators announced it will shift its headquarters from Toano, Va., to a smaller facility in Richmond, Va., and exit its finishing operation. It anticipates the move will take place around October 2019.August 1, 2018NewsLumber Liquidators Loses $1.5 Million in Q2 2018Lumber Liquidators had a net income loss of $1.454 million in the second quarter of 2018, a decline from the company’s $4.5 million profit in Q2 2017.August 1, 2018NewsMiltec UV Names Mark Walter Director of EngineeringMiltec UV (Stevensville, Md.) hired Mark Walter as its director of engineering.July 27, 2018New ProductsUSG Corporation Offers UL-Classified Gypsum Underlayment Repair SolutionsUSG Corporation’s new portfolio of UL-classified products are designed to repair damaged gypsum subfloors in fire-rated assemblies and ensure the assembly remains code compliant, the company says. The portfolio includes pourable and trowelable solutions.usg.comJuly 26, 2018NewsEight Contractors Sue HomeAdvisor for ‘Overwhelmingly Bogus’ LeadsThe suit alleges some of the leads included contacts with nonexistent residences.July 26, 2018News128-Year-Old Wood Floor Rediscovered Under Vinyl in Civil War MuseumThe maple wood floor was still intact and "hard as a rock," according to the pro hired to do the refinish.July 26, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: FCICA to Host Moisture Webinar; Experienced Hardwood Technician SoughtThe Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) will host a moisture mitigation webinar Thursday, Aug. 16, at 11 a.m. EST. The presentation, “The Cost Case for Moisture Mitigation,” will be given by Jeff Johnson, FCIS product manager at MAPEI Corporation. There will be a live Q&A following the presentation. Registration information can be found here.July 26, 2018Previous PagePage 279 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
