WFB EditorsNewsAmerican OEM Taps Carr Newton As Executive Vice President of SalesMay 14, 2018NewsUzin Adds Larry Schoppert to Eastern Sales TeamMay 14, 2018NewsWilliam M. Bird Partners with Hearthwood DistributionAmerican OEM (Burns, Tenn.) announced an expansion of its Hearthwood distribution group into the Southeast market via a partnership with William M. Bird.May 14, 2018NewsEPA to Take Action on Deadly Chemical Used in Paint StrippersThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it will take action on enforcing stricter regulations of methylene chloride, a chemical used in paint strippers that has been linked to several recent deaths.May 14, 2018NewsChina Ramps Up Quarantine Checks on Raw Log Shipments From U.S.The Chinese government is increasing its scrutiny of shipments of raw logs from the U.S., according to the Hardwood Federation, and roughly 5,700 U.S. containers at Chinese ports are awaiting inspection.May 14, 2018NewsFCICA Announces Bruce Newbrough Memorial Scholarship RecipientMay 14, 2018NewsHouzz Survey Finds Positive 2018 Outlook For Home Renovation ProfessionalsHouzz, an online platform for home renovation and design professionals, released its 2018 State of The Industry report, which found 77 to 88 percent of businesses surveyed have a positive outlook for 2018.May 14, 2018NewsPeruvian Amazon Lost 5 Million Acres of Forest Between 2001–2016The Peruvian Amazon lost five million acres of forest between 2001 and 2016, a rate of more than 300,000 acres lost per year, according to a report released by the country’s Ministry of the Environment.May 14, 2018NewsArmstrong Wood Flooring Sales Down 10 PercentArmstrong Flooring (Lancaster, Pa.) had a net loss of $10.4 million in the first quarter of 2018, after having lost $7.8 million during the same period in 2017. The company’s net sales also declined by 2.7 percent during the quarter, falling from $265.2 million to $257.9 million.May 9, 2018New ProductsSurco Offers 'Made In Nature' Wood SelectionsSurco, a wood division of Azkue, offers its "Made In Nature" engineered wood selections, which come in widths of 140 mm to 450 mm and lengths from 1200 mm to 4500 mm. The selections include Select, Harmony (pictured), Legend and Heritage. All have three layers that include solid wood, a core layer and solid hardwood backing, the company says. Surcoparquet.comMay 9, 2018Previous PagePage 300 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
