Issue Date:2/6/2006
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Issue Date:2/6/2006
Armstrong World Industries Inc., (Lancaster, Pa.) the operating subsidiary of Armstrong Holdings Inc., is in the process of scheduling a hearing for a court to consider confirming a modified plan of reorganization. The "Modified Plan" will be similar to Armstrong’s previously filed Fourth Amended Plan of Reorganization, except it will eliminate the distribution of warrants to shareholders of Armstrong’s parent company. This change will uphold a previous ruling stating that issuing warrants under the Fourth Amended Plan violated the "absolute priority rule" of the Bankruptcy Code. Armstrong first declared bankruptcy at the end of 2000.
BonaKemi USA Inc. (Aurora, Colo.) held a two-day Bona Training School at Floor Style Products’ Dania Beach, Fla., location January 10-13. More than 20 contractors attended the school. Bona’s representatives included J.J. Derman, Tony Ziola and Training Supervisor Dee Lenston.
Kentucky Wood Floors (Louisville, Ky.) introduced its Mount Vernon Collection at Surfaces 2006. To celebrate the new flooring line, which is reminiscent of George Washington's famed estate, a George Washington impersonator appeared at the company's booth on Wednesday morning.
Chinafloors Timber Shanghai Co. (Shanghai, China) has increased wood flooring production to more than 1 million square feet per month. Along with this increase, the company has extended both its entry-level and high-end wood flooring product lines. For more information, contact Karel Vervaet at [email protected] or call 86-21-6913-2230.
Mirage/Boa-Franc Inc. (St. Georges, Quebec) recognized three of its distributors for the most effective results in training, merchandising and sales growth at its annual Spirit Awards at Surfaces in Las Vegas on February 1. The ceremony featured a silent auction that raised more than $21,000 for the Ryan Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to funding research and supporting those with mucopolysaccharidosis, or MPS I. The winners were Hoboken Florida Distribution Center (Orlando, Fla.) for training, Superior Products Inc. (Elkridge, Md.) for merchandising and Alberta Hardwood Flooring (Edmonton, Alberta) for sales growth.
Lauzon Distinctive Hardwood Flooring (Papineauville, Quebec) has added three distributors. Dealers Supply Company (Durham, N.C.) will cover North Carolina, South Carolina and Eastern Tennessee; Readers Wholesale Distributors Ltd. (Houston) will be responsible for Southern Texas and Louisiana; and Elias Wilf (Owings Mills, Md.) will serve as sole distributor for all of New Jersey, New York City and Long Island.
Special Hardwood Products (Lithonia, Ga.) was appointed to be the exclusive U.S. representative of TTWoodCare A/S’s (Hadsund, Denmark) Trip Trap and Timberman penetrating and hardening oil finishes. Special Hardwood also offers hands-on training seminars at its location outside Atlanta. For more information, call 800/242-8160 or e-mail [email protected].
Karelia (West Vancouver, British Columbia) has chosen Welco Lumber Corp. (Vancouver, British Columbia) as its distributor in the western U.S., which includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Montana, Hawaii, California, Nevada and Arizona.
Lon Musolf Distributing Inc. (Vadnais Heights, Minn.) held a hardwood flooring workshop at its headquarters on January 18. Daniel Boone led the class of 200 installers on many topics including acclimation, wood grading and how to be a better installer.
Basic Coatings (Des Moines, Iowa) has named Hal Koller national sales manager. Koller will manage Basic Coatings’ national sales force, and develop and implement sales strategies and programs. Koller previously worked as director of sales and product development for Aacer Flooring. Koller can be reached at 419/725-3920 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Lauzon Distinctive Hardwood Flooring has added three representatives to its sales team. D.C. Mangimelli will cover the southern states and work with Coast to Coast Flooring Distributors (Oldsmar, Fla.) and Readers Wholesale Distributors Ltd. Chris Reohr will be responsible for the Northeast market and work with NRF Distributors Inc. (Augusta, Maine). Michael Wilkerson will cover the South Central region and work with Ohio Valley Flooring (Cincinnati) and Dealers Supply Company.
FN Profiles Inc. (Greensboro, N.C.), a subsidiary of Neuhofer Holz (Zell am Moos, Austria), has reorganized its sales structure. Todd Mackenzie is now sales manager for U.S. sales and marketing, Edward Gottschick is in charge of U.S. customer service and Monika Schorn is in customer service at its Austria location.
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) (Washington, D.C.) has elected the following members to its board of directors: Robert A. Reynolds Jr., chairman; Raymon A. York, chairman-elect; C.S. "Chip" Hornsby, first vice chairman; Randy Lindberg, second vice chairman; Robert N. Taylor, secretary; Dirk Van Dongen, president and CEO; Donald L. Frendberg, chairman of the NAW Association Executives Council (AEC); G.A. Taylor Fernley chairman-elect of the AEC; and Henry W. "Rick" Doyle III, past chairman of the AEC.
Lon Musolf Distributing Inc. will hold a workshop at its Waukesha, Wis., location February 15. Galen Fitzel from 3M will present the latest installation techniques. Lon Musolf is also raffling off an ATV at both of its locations, and those who attend its workshops have a greater chance of winning. For more information, call 866/513-5634.
Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association (Reston, Va.) will hold two workshops and a convention in the next three months. Its "Hardwood Plywood Grading & Sales Workshop-Building Knowledge and Skill Leads to Better Profits" will take place Tuesday, March 21, in Newark, N.J. Its convention will be held April 23-25, in Myrtle Beach, S.C., at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort, and its second plywood grading and sales workshop will be Wednesday, May 24, at the Holiday Inn in Kansas City, Mo. For more information, call 703/435-2900 or visit http://www.hpva.org.
The 2006 Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference will be held April 5-8 at Navy Pier in Chicago. This show features more than 85 educational seminars, workshops, tours and special events focused on preserving the past and building the future. For more information, visit http://www.traditionalbuildingshow.com.
Lumber Liquidators Inc. (Toano, Va.) is looking for an experienced hardwood flooring installer. The selected candidate will answer installation and technical questions for customers and company personnel. Applicants should have more than 10 years of hardwood flooring installation experience, strong problem solving abilities and exceptional communication skills. Lumber Liquidators offers comprehensive health insurance and a 401(k) plan, but no relocation expenses. Résumés and salary requirements should be sent to [email protected].
Owens Flooring Company (Shawano, Wis.) is seeking a qualified and experienced sales/technical representative for the East Coast. The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in wood flooring sales and a knowledge of both prefinished and unfinished hardwood flooring, as well as experience in installation, sanding and finishing. Résumés should be sent by e-mail to [email protected] or by fax to 715/524-6084.