WFB EditorsNewsMFMA Now Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2017–18The Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association is now accepting applications for five $1,000 scholarships that will go to students pursuing secondary, advanced or trade school education.May 22, 2017NewsAccent Hardwood Hires Matt PooleAccent Hardwood Flooring Inc. (Durham, N.C.) hired Matt Poole for a managerial role.May 22, 2017New ProductsAacer Sports Flooring’s 2017 Sports BrochureAacer Sports Flooring’s 2017 Sports Brochure is a four-color marketing piece showcasing photos of installations, company information and details on its Fixed, Floating, Fixed-Resilient and Synthetic Flooring systems and accessory products.www.aacerflooring.com/sports-flooringMay 17, 2017NewsWFB Briefs: Installers Wanted in Portland, Ore.A Portland, Ore., wood flooring company is looking for installers. See the WFB Classifieds for more information.May 17, 2017NewsWood Flooring Products Cause Fire in MassachusettsImproperly discarded floor finishing products and sawdust spontaneously combusted behind a home in Billerica, Mass., on May 16, causing the garage’s roof to collapse, according to Billerica Wicked Local.May 17, 2017NewsRadiant Heat Company WarmlyYours Announces Q1 ResultsWarmlyYours (Lake Zurich, Ill.) reported a cumulative sales growth of 5.3 percent year-over-year in the first quarter, led by a 5.2 percent increase in consolidated sales of electric floor heating products, according to the company’s report.May 17, 2017NewsApril Housing Starts Drop 2.6 PercentHousing starts in April were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.17 million, a 2.6 percent decrease from the March rate of 1.2 million but 0.7 percent above the April 2016 rate of 1.16 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.May 17, 2017NewsHome Depot Profits Up 11 Percent in Q1Home Depot reported a profit of $2.01 billion in the first quarter of 2017, an 11.7 percent increase compared with the profit of $1.8 billion in the first quarter of 2016, according to the company’s SEC filing.May 17, 2017NewsFCICA Promotes Sarah Bays to Director of MembershipFCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, promoted Sarah Bays to director of membership.May 17, 2017NewsArmstrong Wins Two Design Awards for Wood Flooring CollectionsArmstrong Flooring (Lancaster, Pa.) wood flooring products won two Awards for Design Excellence in Design Journal’s annual competition.May 17, 2017Previous PagePage 394 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
