WFB EditorsNew ProductsAacer's Engineered American Dream CollectionAacer Flooring has unveiled its engineered flooring line, the American Dream Collection. The collection features a satin sheen and a hand-scraped look with random or patterned texture. It comes in 12 colors, and custom colors are available. It is ½ inch thick and comes in widths of 3 ¼, 5 and 7 inches, with 2- and 3-mm wear layers.www.aacerflooring.comFebruary 7, 2018NewsArmstrong Looks to Distributors for More Marketing, MerchandisingArmstrong Flooring Inc. (Lancaster, Pa.) says it is “empowering its distributors” by giving them increased responsibility for marketing, merchandising and sales of its residential flooring products, and is “focusing resources to drive growth with national retail and commercial customers.”February 5, 2018NewsConstruction Employment Highest Since August 2008Construction employment totaled 7,099,000 in January, the highest total since August 2008, according to an analysis of government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. The total represents a gain of 36,000 for the month and 226,000, or 3.3 percent, over 12 months.February 5, 2018NewsDecember Pending Home Sales at Highest Level Since MarchPending home sales increased 0.5 percent in December, making it the third consecutive month of increases, and reached their highest level since March, according to the National Association of Realtors.February 5, 2018NewsArmstrong Expands Three Distributor Territories, Ends William M. Bird PartnershipArmstrong Flooring (Lancaster, Pa.) will expand the territories of three of its distributors on April 1.February 5, 2018NewsTotal 2017 Construction Up 3.8 Percent Over 2016The value of construction in the United States in 2017 was $1,230.6 billion, up 3.8 percent over the $1,185.7 billion spent in 2016, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.February 5, 2018NewsHome Prices Show 6.2 Percent Annual Gain in NovemberSeattle, Las Vegas and San Francisco had the highest year-over-year annual gains in home prices in November 2017, according to the S&P Dow Jones Indices released by the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices.February 5, 2018NewsHorizon Promotes Brad Christian in Norfolk BranchAt Horizon Forest Products (Raleigh, N.C.), Brad Christian has been promoted to outside sales at the company’s Norfolk, Va., branch. Christian worked for two years at the branch as an inside sales representative. In his new position he will be responsible for growing sales in the Williamsburg, Hampton Roads, and Northeastern North Carolina markets.February 5, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: Job Available, Job Wanted, HPVA DirectoryCustom wood flooring manufacturer Castlewood Corporation (Tell City, Ind.) has job openings for ripsaw operators and planer operators. To find out more, see the WFB online classifieds.February 5, 2018New ProductsHavwoods' Italian CollectionHavwoods International now offers its Italian Collection, which offers engineered oversized planks that measure 4¾ inches by 33⅜ inches. The range includes Notte Plank, which can be installed in a bespoke pattern in a dark brown tone (pictured installed in upscale London restaurant Jamavar).www.havwoodsusa.comFebruary 5, 2018Previous PagePage 325 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
