Issue Date:10/16/2006
The NWFA also held an Expert Sand and Finish School October 9-11 in St. Louis. Seabaugh again led 12 students, assisted by Kroupa. Volunteer instructors included Chris Livingston, 3M; Rob Johnson, Basic Coatings; Dave Darche, BonaKemi USA; Steve Marley, Cal Coast Hardwood Flooring; Wayne Lee, Clarke American Sanders; Charles Peterson, The International Parquetry Historical Society; Johannes Boonstra, Synteko Floor Finishes; Barry Gork, Timbermate USA Inc.; Donald Bollinger, Wood Floor Products Inc.; and Joe Boone Jr., Wood Floors Online.com Inc.
Weber Veneer and Plywood (Shawano, Wis.) has been acquired by Gary and Monica Mueller, and Mike and Ann Sampson. For more information, contact Gary Mueller at 715/526-3165.
W.F. Taylor (Fontana, Calif.) and Koester American (Virginia Beach, Va.) have formed an industry alliance to launch its Taylor-Koester 1410 Platinum MAC (Moisture Alkali Control System) product. This two-part, VOC-compliant system is designed to reduce moisture vapor transmission levels from up to 10 pounds per 100 square feet per 24 hours. For more information, contact Mihir Gandhi at 951/360-6677, ext. 100.
Preverco Hardwood Flooring (St-Augustin-de-desmaures, Quebec) has partnered with Välinge Innovation AB to launch a line of glue-free wood flooring using Välinge’s patented locking system technology. For more information, call 866/890-9663 or visit www.preverco.com. In other company news, Preverco will invest $10 million Canadian dollars to expand its manufacturing facilities located in Quebec City. The investment will result in a fivefold increase in plant capacity.
Horizon Prefinished Mouldings (Bathurst, New Brunswick) has acquired a second molder and profile sander. For more information, contact Pierre Cote at 888/708-2322 or at [email protected].
Mullican Flooring (Johnson City, Tenn.) has added Interstate Supply Co. (St. Louis) to its distributor network for the Midwest.
Garco Clear Finishes (North Brunswick, N.J.) has added AA Alliance Floor Supply (West Long Branch), Beaton Bros. Floor Supply (Lakewood, N.J.) and Bunker Wood Floor Supply (North Boro, Mass.) as distributors. For more information, contact Michael Schnurr at 732/821-3200, ext. 30.
Southeast Hardwood Flooring Distributors Inc. (Mandeville, La.) has opened a new location at 1008 L&A Road, Metairie, LA 70001. Its phone number is 504/833-1115. A grand opening and open house will be held November 4.
Erickson’s Flooring & Supply (Ferndale, Mich.) held its first annual Fall Color Tour Marketplace and Conference at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., September 27-29. More than 150 flooring professionals attended.
Cascade Pacific Flooring Distributors Seattle Inc. (Seattle) held a Grand Opening Extravaganza and Vendor Fair at its new 26,000-square-foot warehouse and showroom in Tukwila, Wash. General Manager Marc S. Portsmouth thanks the following 2006 Platinum Club vendors: 3M, Artistic Finishes, BonaKemi USA, Buchanan Hardwoods, Cherrybark Flooring, Chesapeake Bay Trading Co., ClassicAire Woodvents, Crain Cutter, Dayspring Flooring & Molding, Glitsa American, HomerWood, Muskoka Hardwood Floors, Norton Abrasives, Nova Wood Products, Powernail Company, Scandia Products Inc., Springcreek Flooring, Tembec, Wagner Electronics and W.D. Flooring.
Tecnicor International (Hingham, Mass.), a cork and rubber products importer and distributor, has hired Paul V. Goins as vice president for business development. Goins is responsible for market development of Tecnicor’s cork and rubber, rebounded rubber and flooring underlayment product lines. He can be contacted at 781/682-1300 or through www.tecnicor.com.
Coastal Hardwood Inc. (Mobile, Ala.) has named Ellie Lennicx sales representative. Lennicx has more than 10 years of retail and contractor experience and is responsible for sales and marketing in Baldwin, Colo., Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.
Amtico International (Atlanta) has selected David Voll as senior marketing manager for the North American market. Voll brings more than 20 years of experience in the flooring industry and is based at Amtico headquarters in Atlanta. He was most recently employed with Tarkett Commercial.
The International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL) (Philadelphia) has appointed John T. McGrath Jr. director. He replaces the retiring James P. Schmid. McGrath has 24 years’ experience in the floor covering industry.
Franklin International (Columbus, Ohio) has appointed Mark Lamanno technical market manager for flooring adhesives. He provides technical support for all Titebond and Franklin brands of flooring adhesives and accessories. Lamanno has more than 27 years’ experience in the flooring industry and most recently worked at Armstrong World Industries.
Clarke American Sanders (Springdale, Ark.) has promoted Jill Fagan controller for Springdale operations. The company has also added Kelly Johnston as customer relations manager. Johnston has been with Clarke for more than 15 years.
Cascade Pacific Flooring Distributors Seattle Inc. has added Matthew P. Doherty as inside salesperson and product manager. Doherty brings more than eight years’ industry experience to the company.
North Pacific Building Materials Midwest (Okemos, Mich.) has promoted John Rosenbrook to regional flooring sales and marketing manager. Rosenbrook has been with North Pacific since 1999. He can be contacted at 517/349-8333, ext. 1027, or at [email protected].
Blastrac (Bellaire, Texas) will offer classes for its Surface Preparation Academic Resource Center program October 17-19 and November 14-17 in Oklahoma City. For more information, call 800/256-3440, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.blastrac.com.
Horizon Prefinished Mouldings is seeking sales agents for Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Horizon Mouldings manufactures unfinished and prefinished hardwood moldings for flooring, cabinet and building industries. Résumés should be sent to Pierre Cote at [email protected].
Chemque Inc. (Rexdale, Ontario) is looking for senior and entry-level sales professionals. The ideal candidates will be aggressive, bright and exhibit superb analytical, business and technical skills. A background in wood flooring and a degree in chemistry or engineering are required, preferably with three years’ experience in sales. Applicants must be willing to travel. Résumés should be sent by mail to Chemque Inc., 266 Humberline Drive, Rexdale, Ontario M9W 5X1; by fax to 416/679-0511 or by e-mail to [email protected].
The current dealer/contractor report, "Are You Leaving $100,000 on the Table," explores how dealer/contractors can become higher-profit businesses with minimal effort. In the report example provided, two companies with identical net sales are compared, with one firm achieving double the profit of the typical-profit firm. The example shows how to accomplish this by raising prices, lowering merchandise costs and reducing overhead expenses. Increased sales would only add more profit to the bottom line. You can view both reports, as well as other archived reports, online at www.nwfa.org. Simply click on "Services and Supplies," select "Statistical Reports" and click on "Profit Improvement Report." For more information, contact the NWFA by phone at 800/422-4556 (U.S.), 800/848-8824 (Canada) or 636/519-9663 (local and international) or by e-mail at [email protected].
