WFB EditorsNewsSeptember Pending Home Sales Index StagnantThe National Association of Realtors Pending Home Sales Index in September was at a level of 106, which is unchanged from August, 3.5 percent below the level in September 2016, and the lowest reading since January 2015.October 27, 2017NewsProTeam Hires Jim Elliot as Regional Sales ManagerProTeam (Saint Louis) hired Jim Elliot as Midwest/Mountain States regional sales manager.October 27, 2017NewsSeptember New Home Sales Jump Almost 19 PercentSales of new single-family homes in September were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 667,000, an 18.9 percent increase compared with August’s rate of 561,000 and 17 percent above the rate in September 2016 of 570,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.October 25, 2017New ProductsPG Model’s AthenaPG Model’s Athena is prefinished 5¼-inch-wide maple engineered flooring with a varied color palette of brown, beige and gray. It is available in a grade called Mystique that features character marks and a chased effect, which consists of lines randomly placed on the boards that recall the mark left by a bandsaw.pgmodel.comOctober 25, 2017NewsWFB Briefs: Used Lägler Unico for Sale; Assorted Used Equipment for SaleA used Lägler Unico edger is for sale in Illinois. See the WFB Classifieds for more information.October 25, 2017NewsLumber Liquidators to Pay $36 Million in Chinese-Laminate LawsuitsLumber Liquidators (Toano, Va.) signed a memorandum of understanding to pay $22 million in cash and $14 million in store credit to settle all claims in two class action lawsuits related to the company’s Chinese-manufactured laminate flooring.October 25, 2017NewsPolice: Mohawk Employee Committed Fraud, Took $766,000 From CompanyAn employee of Mohawk Industries (Calhoun, Ga.), Debora Busby, has been charged with 51 counts of financial transaction card fraud and 51 counts of identity fraud, according to a statement from the Calhoun Police Department.October 25, 2017NewsPaul Pleshek Elected to IICRC Board of DirectorsPaul Pleshek was elected to the board of directors of the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification.October 25, 2017NewsHorizon Forest Employee Jet Skied People to Safety After HurricaneAn employee at Horizon Forest Products (Raleigh, N.C.) in Houston rode a jet ski into neighborhoods flooded by Hurricane Harvey and rode stranded people to safety.October 25, 2017NewsNew Pioneer Millworks Space First Cross-Laminated Timber Building in N.Y.About 8,000 square feet of space inside the first complete cross-laminated timber building in New York State is for reclaimed and sustainable wood products company Pioneer Millworks (Farmington, N.Y.), according to the Finger Lake Times.October 25, 2017Previous PagePage 350 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
