WFB EditorsNewsShaw Solid Hardwood Flooring Plant to Close in VirginiaShaw Industries Inc. (Dalton, Ga.) will close its solid hardwood flooring manufacturing plant in Stuart, Va., by the end of 2017, according to WDBJ 7 News.November 1, 2017NewsHavwoods International Makes Three C-Suite AppointmentsHavwoods International (Carnforth, United Kingdom) made three C-suite appointments: Tony Lorenz, Global CMO; Peter Jones, Global COO; and Andrew Barnes, Global CFO.November 1, 2017NewsPhoto Documentation App Integrates With Wagner Meters DeviceUsers of the Rapid RH Bluetooth Smart Reader from Wagner Meters (Rogue River, Ore.) will now be able to pair the readings with job-site photos and upload them to the cloud.November 1, 2017News‘Unstoppable’: August Home Prices Up 6.1 Percent Year-Over-YearAugust home prices gained 6.1 percent year-over-year, up from 5.9 percent in July, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index.November 1, 2017NewsLumber Liquidators Loses $18.9 Million in Q3Lumber Liquidators (Toano, Va.) reported a loss of $18.9 million in the third quarter of 2017, 2.7 percent higher than the company’s loss of $18.4 million in the third quarter of 2016.November 1, 2017NewsWFB Briefs: Flooring Support Rep Wanted; Laticrete RecognizedLumber Liquidators is hiring a flooring installation support representative. See the WFB Classifieds for more information.October 30, 2017New Products2018 Resource Book Featured ProductsTake a look at the latest products from these companies, all advertisers in the 2018 WFB Resource Book, the buyer's guide for the wood flooring industry.October 27, 2017New ProductsBosch’s GSR12V-140FCBosch’s GSR12V-140FC FlexiClick 5-in-1 drill/driver system combines 12-volt power with four attachments: a 3/8-inch keyless chuck, locking bit holder, right-angle drill and offset-angle drill. The attachments offer the user flexibility no matter the project, the company says.October 27, 2017NewsInternational Flooring Sales for Mohawk Industries Up 12 Percent in Q3While Mohawk Industries’ (Calhoun, Ga.) overall sales did not move in the third quarter, sales of flooring internationally increased 12 percent to $523.34 million from $463.55 million in the third quarter of 2016.October 27, 2017NewsGilford-Johnson Flooring Buys Mastercraft Flooring DistributorsGilford-Johnson Flooring (Jefferson, Ind.) acquired Opa Locka, Fla.-based Mastercraft Flooring Distributors.October 27, 2017Previous PagePage 349 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 ContentMisconceptions About Film-Forming Wood Floor Finishes
