WFB EditorsNew ProductsHaro’s Oak TexasHaro’s Oak Texas is engineered wood flooring with a rustic patina that features cracks, knots and a “lively” color scheme, the company said. The Oak Texas 4000 series has bevels on four sides with a 3.5-mm top layer, and the 3500 series has bevels on two sides with a 2.5-mm top layer.haro.com/usAugust 9, 2017NewsUSG and Niagara Machine Partner With InstallUSG Performance Flooring (Chicago) and Niagara Machine Inc. (Charlotte, N.C.) are now Install Alliance Partners.August 9, 2017NewsArmstrong Appoints Ronald Ford as CFOAugust 9, 2017NewsCanada’s July Housing Starts Increase 1.1 PercentThe six-month moving average of Canadian housing starts in July was 217,550 units, a 1.1 percent percent increase compared with 215,175 units in June, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.August 9, 2017NewsKyocera Corporation Acquires Senco BrandsKyocera Corporation (Kyoto, Japan) acquired Senco Brands (Cincinnati, Ohio).August 9, 2017NewsRubio Monocoat Plans Seven Product Demos Coast to CoastRubio Monocoat USA LLC (Oxnard, Calif.) has seven upcoming demos.August 9, 2017NewsGlobal Witness Report: Illegal Taun Timber Used in U.S. FlooringA report released by international NGO Global Witness found that illegal taun timber from Papua New Guinea was making it into the supply chain in the United States as flooring, creating risks for U.S. companies and having a devastating impact on people in Papua New Guinea.August 9, 2017NewsArmstrong to Close Two Wood Flooring PlantsArmstrong Flooring will close two wood flooring plants, a solid wood flooring plant in Jackson, Tenn., and a plant in Vicksburg, Miss., that supplies core veneer and plywood for engineered flooring, in the fourth quarter of 2017, the company announced today.August 7, 2017NewsArmstrong Flooring Has ‘Disappointing’ Q2 ResultsArmstrong Flooring CEO Don Maier characterized the company’s second-quarter results as “disappointing” and said they fell short of expectations, noting that the company’s legacy categories of residential sheet and wood flooring were the main factors in the “challenging results,” while the company’s LVT category saw double-digit growth.August 7, 2017NewsWFB Briefs: Bostik Distributor Locator; Miltec UV HireThe Bostik website now includes an upgraded Distributor Locator section. The new platform makes it easier for browsers to find distributors closest to them and also searches by domestic postal codes. The feature also allows customers to sort by wholesaler or retailer, and it is mobile-friendly.August 7, 2017Previous PagePage 371 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
