WFB EditorsNewsKährs Group Appoints Peter Ericsson to CFOKährs Group (Malmo, Sweden) appointed Peter Ericsson as CFO.September 20, 2017NewsStauf USA Adds Mark Turnbow to Architectural and Design DivisionStauf USA LLC (Arlington, Tenn.) hired Mark Turnbow to lead its architectural and design division.September 20, 2017NewsNew Haines North Carolina Facility Could Bring in 172 JobsJ.J. Haines and Company (Glen Burnie, Md.) will spend $6.4 million and bring in 172 jobs if plans for a 500,000-square-foot facility in Concord, N.C., go through, according to the Charlotte Business Journal.September 20, 2017NewsMohawk Industries Brands Unite for Hurricane ReliefMohawk Industries (Dalton, Ga.) has taken a number of actions across its brand offerings to serve the communities impacted by hurricanes Harvey and Irma.September 20, 2017NewsSuperMax Tools Acquired by Laguna ToolsLaguna Tools (Irvine, Calif.), a manufacturer of CNC routers and other wood product manufacturing equipment, acquired drum and brush sander manufacturer SuperMax Tools (Saint Paul, Minn.) on Sept. 18.September 20, 2017NewsSwiff-Train Creates Fundraising Account for Hurricane RecoverySwiff-Train (Houston) has started a YouCaring Fundraising account to raise funds for the company’s employees who are in direct need of assistance, as well as others affected in the flooring community, after Hurricane HarveySeptember 20, 2017NewsAugust Housing Starts Down Under 1 PercentHousing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.18 million, a 0.8 percent decrease below July’s rate of 1.19 million but 1.4 percent more than August 2016’s rate of 1.16 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.September 20, 2017NewsPG Hardwood Hires Terri Wolters as Midwest Territory ManagerSeptember 20, 2017NewsShamrock Hires Dustin Sams as Plant ControllerSeptember 20, 2017NewsInnovations 4 Flooring Seeks to Nullify Välinge Patent in U.S.Innovations 4 Flooring (Willemstad, Curacao) filed a petition with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to nullify a patent owned by Välinge (Prästavägen, Sweden).September 20, 2017Previous PagePage 360 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 ContentSawdust in Our Veins
