WFB EditorsNewsLongtime Pro Alex Korbut Seeks Manufacturer’s Rep PositionLongtime hardwood flooring pro Alex Korbut is seeking a position as a manufacturer’s representative.September 30, 2024NewsBona Certified Craftsman Convention Returns This Week In North CarolinaThe 2024 Bona Certified Craftsman Convention is slated to take place Oct. 2–4 at The Westin Charlotte in Charlotte, N.C.September 30, 2024NewsPending Home Sales Grew 0.6% in AugustPending home sales increased 0.6% in August to a level of 70.6 on the National Association of Realtors Pending Home Sales Index.September 30, 2024NewsFootprints Floors, Loba Home Partner on Floor Care ProductsFootprints Floors and Loba Home launched a partnership that will offer Loba’s new floor care products through a customized online platform to Footprints Floors customers.September 30, 2024NewsCanadian Housing Starts Jump 4% in First Half of 2024Total housing starts in six of Canada’s largest census metropolitan areas rose by 4% in the first half of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.September 30, 2024NewsNew Home Sales Fell 4.7% in AugustSales of newly built, single-family homes fell 4.7% from July to August, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.September 30, 2024New ProductsMakinex Releases 23,000-Watt Dual Phase GeneratorMakinex’s Dual Phase Generator offers 23,000 watts of three-phase 240-volt power. The generator is designed to be compact and lightweight to fit through doorways and maneuver around job sites, the company says.September 25, 2024NewsWFB Briefs: Riva Wins Best Product Award; NAHB Opens Green Building ScholarshipRiva won The Architect’s Newspaper’s Best Product Award in the finishes and surfaces interior flooring category for its Riva Max 10-inch collection.September 25, 2024NewsAHF Products Names Brent Emore CFOAHF Products hired Brent Emore as its chief financial officer.September 25, 2024NewsWomen in the Floor Covering Industry to Host Educational SeminarsWomen in the Floor Covering Industry will host three educational seminars at upcoming conventions in October.September 25, 2024Previous PagePage 40 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
