WFB Briefs: Hardwood Federation Seeks Input on Trade Disputes; I4F Hires Kees Verhaaren

The Hardwood Federation is asking for feedback from hardwood industry leaders about how they have been impacted by the current status of trade negotiations in the U.S. “This will help us be better informed during our conversations with the [Trump] administration and elected officials,” the Federation said in a statement. A link to the survey can be found here.

I4F, a group of companies that provides patents and technologies in the flooring industry, appointed Kees Verhaaren as its CFO. Verhaaren had previously worked for Unilin as finance director for Flooring Industries Limited. He will be responsible for overseeing the financial management of I4F’s licensing business, companies and partnerships.

Mannington Mills (Salem, N.J.) hosted its 4^th annual Wrangler’s Tennis Tournament in July, a charity competition to raise funds for Ranch Hope Inc., a faith-based nonprofit in New Jersey that serves at-risk children and families.