WFB EditorsNewsFishman Flooring Names Chris Killar Carolinas Regional ManagerFishman Flooring Solutions (Baltimore, Md.) has appointed Chris Killar to manage its Carolinas region.March 26, 2018NewsNonprofit Repurposes Old Cell Phones to Fight Illegal LoggingRainforest Connection, a nonprofit based in San Francisco, has developed an acoustic monitoring system made from modified smartphones to aid in the detection of illegal logging.March 26, 2018NewsNew Single-Family Home Sales Decline 0.6 Percent in FebruarySales of new single-family homes ticked downward in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 618,000, a decline of 0.6 percent from January’s revised estimate of 622,000.March 26, 2018NewsEmployee Dies After Being Struck by Roller at Flooring PlantAn employee of Mohawk Industries died after being struck by a roller inside the company’s Chatsworth, Ga., plant.March 26, 2018NewsPremiere Finishing Sales Manager George Palmer To RetirePremiere Finishing & Coating (Reidsville, N.C.) announced that Flat Line Sales Manager George Palmer will retire in April and will be replaced by Flat Line Production Manager Larry Holcomb.March 26, 2018NewsWilliam M. Bird To Distribute Somerset HardwoodWilliam M. Bird Inc. will begin distributing Somerset Hardwood Flooring (Somerset, Ky.) products in all of its territories April 2.March 26, 2018New ProductsMirage New ColorsMirage introduced five new colors, four to its Sweet Memories Collection and one to its Flair Collection. The company’s Sweet Memories Collection will now feature Bubble Bath (pictured), Sand Castle, Hula Hoop and Roller Coaster, and Lunar Eclipse will now be featured in its Flair Collection.www.miragefloors.com.March 21, 2018NewsWFB ‘Puppy and Heels’ Caption Contest Winner AnnouncedYou voted, and the puppy's caption has been chosen.March 21, 2018NewsPioneer Millworks To Offer Purple Reclaimed WoodMarch 21, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: Four Used Atomic DCS Trailers For SaleFour used Bona US Atomic Dust Containment System Trailers are for sale: one 2003 model, two 2008 models and one from 2014. See the WFB classified section for more details.March 21, 2018Previous PagePage 312 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 ContentFrom Jobsite to Factory Floor: LED Roller Coaters Are Revolutionizing Wood Finishing
