WFB EditorsNewsHousing Inventory at All-Time Low, Prices Continue to IncreaseSingle-family home prices in the last quarter of 2017 increased in 92 percent of measured markets, with 162 out of 177 metropolitan statistical areas showing sales price gains in the fourth quarter compared with a year ago, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.February 14, 2018NewsLockwood Now Distributes Sika ProductsThe six branches of Lockwood Flooring (St. Louis) now distribute the Sika Interior Finishing product range from Sika Corporation (Lyndhurst, N.J.) in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma, Illinois, Arkansas. This product range includes Sika’s commercial and residential solutions for wood flooring adhesives, moisture mitigation, subfloor preparation and self-leveling underlaymentsFebruary 14, 2018NewsQuality Craft Adds Dave Bickel to Leadership TeamQuality Craft (Vancouver, British Columbia) has added Dave Bickel as its senior vice president of sales and marketing. In addition to more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience including the home and building products industry, Bickel has extensive experience developing e-commerce business.February 14, 2018New ProductsPID Floors' Americano LinePID Floors’ Americano Line is sourced, designed, produced, and finished in the United States. Made from North American riftsawn oak grown in responsibly managed forests, this line is available in eight colors all carried in-stock for immediate delivery. The engineered flooring is 5/8-inch thick, 4 inches wide, 2–8 feet long and has a 4-mm wear layer. www.pidfloors.comFebruary 12, 2018NewsEuropean Wood Flooring Market Grows Again in 2017European wood flooring purchases grew by 1.0 percent in 2017, the market’s third year in a row of growth, according to an estimate by the European Federation of the Parquet Industry.February 12, 2018NewsNAFCD Announces 2018 LeadershipThe National Association of Floor Covering Distributors has announced its volunteer leaders for 2018. They are:February 12, 2018NewsFlooring Pro Invents Powered Tapping DeviceThe story of how wood floor pro Phil Jacober came to invent a new device that makes getting wood floors together on the job site so much easier.February 12, 2018NewsSponsored Video: How Real Wood Floors' La Pietra Was BornReal Wood Floors (West Plains, Mo.) is debuting its limited edition flooring collection. The company says it loves designing new products and felt like it would be fun to really push the envelope on a couple. The collection is, of course, limited in availability and incredibly unique. The first floor in the limited edition collection is a product they’re calling La Pietra. This video shows how La Pietra was born:February 12, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: Roberts Logo, Armstrong Retailer, MoreQ.E.P. Co.’s Roberts brand unveiled a new logo at the Surfaces trade show in Las Vegas, the first of what the company says will be other changes this year, including new product launches, upgrades to current products and customer sweepstakes/giveaways.February 12, 2018News3M Recognized as Ethical CompanyFor the fifth straight year, 3M (St. Paul, Minn.) has been recognized as a World’s Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute. Ethisphere evaluates companies in five categories: ethics and compliance program, citizenship and corporate responsibility, culture of ethics, governance, and leadership, innovation and reputation.February 12, 2018Previous PagePage 323 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
