WFB EditorsNewsFishman Flooring Solutions Named FCDA Distributor of the YearFishman Flooring Solutions (Baltimore) was named Distributor of the Year for 2017 by the Floor Covering Distributor Alliance and the Alliance’s Powerhold brand of flooring and flooring installation products. The award was presented during the RCDA annual meeting at Surfaces.February 12, 2018NewsFloor & Décor Opens 1.4 Million Square-Foot Distribution CenterFloor & Décor (Atlanta), the specialty retailer of hard-surface flooring and related accessories, has opened its 1.4 million-square-foot distribution center in Savannah, Ga.February 12, 2018New ProductsBona's Wire-Brush TechnologyBona US’s new Bona Wire-Brush Technology is used with the Bona FlexiSand Power Drive. The durable Wire-Brush opens wood grain and enhances the beauty of hardwood floors by creating texture and unique color dimensions. Because it is paired with the Power Drive, it gets close to walls for minimal edge work.bona.com/en-US/Bona-Professional/February 8, 2018NewsNydree Hires Elizabeth Woods for DC TerritoryElizabeth Woods is Nydree Flooring’s (Forest, Va.) new Washington, D.C., territory sales manager, and will act as designers’ factory direct contact at the regional level. Woods has 15 years of sales experience in the region, and will continue to serve the Washington, D.C, Maryland and Virginia area.February 8, 2018NewsCanadian January Housing Starts Down SlightlyCanadian housing starts were at a rate of 224,865 units in January, down 0.7 percent from the rate of 226,346 units in December 2017, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This data is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of housing starts.February 8, 2018NewsMohawk 2017 Profits Up 8 PercentMohawk Industries Inc.’s (Calhoun, Ga.) 2017 net earnings were $972 million with earnings per share of $12.98, while adjusted net earnings and EPS were $1,019 million and $13.61, excluding restructuring, acquisition and other charges—an 8% percent increase over 2016. Net sales in 2017 were $9.5 billion, an increase of 6 percent.February 8, 2018New Products2018 Adhesives, Fillers + Finishes Product FocusFebruary 8, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: Edger for Sale, RFMS Seminars, IWPA PanelA Clarke B2 Plus Edger demo model used on only 32 square feet during training is available in Reno, Nev. For more information, see the WFB online classifieds.February 7, 2018NewsHPS Schönox Recognizes Worst SubfloorsHPS Schönox (Florence, Ala.) announced the winners of its Worst Subfloor Contest, recognizing customers who used Schönox products to overcome challenges in repairing subfloors.February 7, 2018NewsHaines Announces Leadership Changes Following Armstrong ExpansionHaines (Glen Burnie, Md.) has added two executive leaders and expanded the role of Hoy Lanning.February 7, 2018Previous PagePage 324 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 ContentTransform Red Oak Into White Oak In One Easy Step
