WFB EditorsNewsNew Home Sales Grew 4 Percent in MarchNewly built single-family home sales increased 4 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 694,000 units, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.The estimated inventory of new homes for sale at the end of March was 301,000, which amounts to a supply of 5.2 months based on the current rate of sales.April 24, 2018NewsArmstrong Names Sonya Zook Vice PresidentArmstrong Flooring (Lancaster, Pa.) announced the promotion of Sonya Zook to the position of vice president, enterprise solutions.April 24, 2018NewsUSGBC To Streamline LEED Process for Some California ProjectsThe U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) will streamline all LEED prerequisites as well as some credits for California projects already pursuing LEED v4 certification. The move enables projects pursuing California’s green building codes, known as CALGreen, to be pre-approved for “significant streamlining” of LEED certification.April 23, 2018NewsECore To Offer Continuing Education On Flooring AcousticsECore (Lancaster, Pa.) is offering a new course that focuses on helping architects and designers have a better understanding of flooring acoustics.April 23, 2018New ProductsFestool Offers Granat Net AbrasivesFestool has introduced Granat Net Abrasives, featuring a durable, open-net structure for dust extraction across the entire surface. The abrasives are available in five formats and an array of different grits, and are designed for high tear-resistance, the company says. www.festoolusa.comApril 23, 2018NewsUzin Names Terry Spangler, Phil Meinert Technical Sales RepsUzin (Aurora, Colo.) announced the additions of Phil Meinert and Terry Spangler as technical sales representatives.April 23, 2018NewsRemodeling Confidence Drops Three Points In First Quarter 2018Confidence in the remodeling market dropped three points in the first quarter of 2018 to a reading of 57, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ Remodeling Market Index.April 23, 2018NewsExisting Home Sales Increase 1.1 Percent in MarchSales of existing homes grew 1.1 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.6 million, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).April 23, 2018NewsPPG Profits Grow 5.7 Percent From First Quarter 2017PPG Industries Inc. (Pittsburgh) reported a net income of $347 million from continuing operations in the first quarter of 2018, with net sales growing 9 percent from the same period last year to $3.8 billion. The income is up 5.7 percent from $328 million in the first quarter of 2017.April 23, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: City Floor Supply Turns 25, Mohawk Offers Spring Pet PromotionCity Floor Supply (King of Prussia, Pa.) celebrated its 25th year in business April 5. The company began in a 4,500 square foot warehouse in Conshohocken, Pa., originally opening as the Philadelphia Floor Store on April 5, 1993. The company relocated and took on the “City Floor Supply” name in 2015, rebuilding after a massive fire destroyed its headquarters.April 23, 2018Previous PagePage 305 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 ContentMisconceptions About Film-Forming Wood Floor Finishes
