WFB EditorsNewsFCICA to Collect Tools, Supplies for Ohio CharityFCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, will collect tools and supplies to support the tool library at Rebuild Together Central Ohio.June 21, 2017News3M Appoints COO and Vice Chair3M (Saint Paul, Minn.) appointed Michael Roman as COO and executive vice president and Hak Cheol (H.C.) Shin as vice chair and executive vice president.June 21, 2017NewsRubio Monocoat Releases Dates for Future DemosRubio Monocoat (Oxnard, Calif.) released the dates and locations of three upcoming product demos in June, in addition to the demos it announced earlier this month.June 21, 2017NewsBlue Ribbon Flooring Co. Plans to Double Building SizeWholesale hardwood flooring and supplies business Blue Ribbon Flooring Co. (Hartland, Wis.) plans to double the size of its building to 9,200 square feet, according to Milwaukee Business News.June 21, 2017NewsSponsored: Free Online Summit on How to Market Your Business LocallyRegistration is open for the Local Business Marketing Summit, a free two-day online event June 27–28 featuring 18 sessions about local digital marketing, including local search, reviews and ratings, websites, email marketing, social media and online advertising.June 21, 2017NewsExisting-Home Sales Increase 1.1 Percent in MayMay existing-home sales increased 1.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.62 million compared with a rate of 5.56 million in April. May’s rate is 2.7 percent higher than the rate in May 2016, according to the National Association of Realtors.June 21, 2017NewsRubio Monocoat Announces June, July Training DatesRubio Monocoat (Oxnard, Calif.) has seven training dates in June and July.June 20, 2017NewsU.S. Sets Antidumping Margins for Chinese Plywood FirmsCertain Chinese companies are dumping hardwood plywood into the United States at less than fair value and will receive anti-dumping margins between 57.36–114.72 percent, according to a preliminary determination announced by the U.S. Commerce Department June 19.June 20, 2017New ProductsSveza ParquetSveza Parquet is birch plywood for use in the manufacture of engineered wood flooring. It is available in two grades: Standard is an industry-standard grade featuring a 0.2-mm thickness tolerance and a moisture content between 5-9 percent; Premium includes the features of Standard but also offers greater bonding strength and selected veneers for out and inner layers.www.sveza.comJune 19, 2017NewsRayo Wholesale Named Pallmann DistributorRayo Wholesale Inc. (San Diego, Calif.) is now distributing Pallmann’s (Aurora, Colo.) Hardwood Complete range of wood flooring products in the San Diego, Calif., area.June 19, 2017Previous PagePage 385 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 ContentProtect Your Installations, Your Reputation and Your Bottom Line
