NWFA to Hold Expert Schools in Virginia

Dec 12, 2011

The NWFA has added two expert-level schools in Virginia to its 2012 technical training schedule. They will be held in Richmond, Va.:

Dec. 4-8: Expert Installation
Dec. 10-12: Expert Sand & Finish

To view the NWFA's full technical training schedule, visit the HF Calendar page.

Hickman Lumber President Larry Hickman

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In Memoriam: Hickman Lumber President Larry Hickman

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Pallmann appointed Matt Crawford its regional manager to oversee sales in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Missouri.

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Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association to Host Shop Tour in August

The Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association will host a shop tour at its Purcellville, Va., location Aug. 21–22.

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The European Commission imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of engineered wood flooring from China.

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AHF Products’ Bruce brand unfinished solid and engineered hardwood flooring earned the National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association certification for meeting industry standards for grading, milling, moisture content and manufacturing consistency.

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Cyncly, the software and content solutions provider for the flooring industry, appointed Paul Struthers as its chief revenue officer.

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