WFB EditorsNewsHPVA Rebrands, Launches New WebsiteThe Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association is now the Decorative Hardwoods Association.February 28, 2018NewsU.S. Asks Peru To Verify Timber Shipments Were LegalU.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer is calling on the government of Peru to verify that three shipments of timber made to the U.S. last year were compliant with Peruvian logging laws and regulations.February 28, 2018NewsSponsored Video: The Story of Real Wood Floors’ Vintage Loft CollectionAt Real Wood Floors, we tend to go all-out in the design process. Several years ago we started to see homeowners looking for reclaimed floors that you would see in vintage lofts or old warehouses. As we were looking around at those truly old floors, we thought about how we could we recreate the design. We are excited to share our Vintage Loft Collection story!February 28, 2018New ProductsPioneer Millworks' Sustainably Harvested CollectionPioneer Millworks is now offering a “cleaner” option of reclaimed wood in its Sustainably Harvested collection, which has less tonal variation and knots. Wood options for Sustainably Harvest are ash, hickory, walnut, maple, oak (pictured), Indonesian teak and larch, with more planned to be introduced this year.www.pioneermillworks.comFebruary 26, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: City Floor Plans NWFA Training, FCICA Scholarship, MoreCity Floor Supply (King of Prussia, Pa.) is joining forces with the National Wood Floor Association to provide intermediate sand and finish training to contractors in April. The three-day training workshop will be hosted at the distributor’s headquarters in King of Prussia (555 East Church Rd.) April 24–26 and will focus on how to sand different species, repair and recoat floors and finishing techniques. Those interested can register here.February 26, 2018NewsFishman Flooring Expanding, Servicing Two New StatesFishman Flooring Solutions (Baltimore) will open a new branch in Nashville, Tenn., on March 1.February 26, 2018NewsNew Residential Home Sales Drop 7.8 Percent in JanuarySales of new residential homes saw a 7.8 percent decline in January, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.February 26, 2018NewsChina Wood Flooring Sales Increased in 2017Wood flooring sales in China increased 5 percent in 2017, according to a report published by the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO).February 26, 2018NewsEngineers Develop ‘Super Wood’ Stronger Than Most MetalsA new treatment for creating a more durable wood could end up giving steel a run for its money.February 26, 2018NewsInternational CFI Adds Toronto LocationThe International Certified Flooring Installers Association will open a new free-standing facility in eastern Canada this April.February 26, 2018Previous PagePage 319 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 ContentMeet the MFMA: Setting the Gold Standard in Sports Flooring
