WFB EditorsNewsRegistration Open for FCICA Mid-Year MeetingOnline registration is now open for 2017 Mid-Year Meeting of the FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association.June 12, 2017NewsGlobal Wood Flooring Market Projected to Grow 6 Percent by 2020The global wood flooring market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.08 percent from 2016–2020, according to market research published by WiseGuyReports.com.June 12, 2017NewsPolice Searching for Suspects in Nashville Flooring Store BurglaryFloor America, a floor installation supply store in Nashville, Tenn., was burglarized last month and police are seeking help in finding two suspects, according to Fox 17 Nashville.June 12, 2017NewsJorge ‘Tito’ Boror Hired as Loba Wakol Technical AdvisorJune 12, 2017NewsWFB Nastiest Kneepads Contest—Sponsored by ProKnee Corp.June 12, 2017New ProductsWerkMaster Grinders & Sanders Inc.'s RASPWerkMaster Grinders & Sanders Inc.'s RASP is a transportable, quality machine that solves the pains of edging, the company says. It’s ideal for removing aluminum oxide factory finishes and for preparing the subfloor. It can run on either 220- or 110-volt power.werkmaster.comJune 7, 2017NewsWFB Briefs: Bona Hiring for Seven Positions; Armstrong Flooring BoardBona is hiring for a number of positions. Click the job title to read more information about each position on the WFB Classifieds: Customer Call Center Specialist, Inside Account Manager, Production Manager, Shipping and Receiving Lead, Technical and Training Specialist in New Jersey, Technical and Training Specialist in Colorado, and Territory Manager.June 7, 2017NewsWilson Brothers Lumber Co. to Open New Flooring MillWilson Brothers Lumber Co. is opening a new mill for hardwood flooring and ties in Rison, Ark., in August, according to Building-Products.com.June 7, 2017NewsApril Home Prices Up 6.9 Percent Year-Over-YearHome prices increased 6.9 percent year-over-year and 1.6 percent month-over-month in April, according to CoreLogic Home Price Index.June 7, 2017NewsRobert Blochinger New President of FCLCRobert Blochinger, owner of Blochinger & Company in Boca Raton, Fla., is now president of the Floor Covering Leadership Council, a coalition of flooring industry trade associations focused on developing solutions for the industry’s challenges.June 7, 2017Previous PagePage 388 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 Content3 Things to Do in Uncertain Financial Times
