Bostik Names Jake Stadler Market Manager for Hardwood, Resilient Install Systems

Nov 25, 2019

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Bostik Inc. (Wauwatosa, Wis.) hired Jake Stadler as its market manager for hardwood and resilient installation systems.

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WFB Briefs: Mirage Sale; Kährs Asia-Pacific, Middle East Sales Manager; New Cyncly GM

May 10, 2024

Recognizing Retail Excellence: Enter the 2024 WFB Outstanding Retailer Awards

Recognizing Retail Excellence: Enter the 2024 WFB Outstanding Retailer Awards

NAR Chief Economist Prediction: Falling Interest Rates, Rising Existing-Home Sales in 2024

Zena Forest Products' Edge Grain wood flooring consists of 7½-by-15-inch hardwood tiles composed of ¾-inch-wide individual strips and two thin embedded wire backings.

Zena Forest Products Launches Edge Grain Flooring

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Forecasts Weak Growth in 2024

WFB Briefs: Mirage Sale; Kährs Asia-Pacific, Middle East Sales Manager; New Cyncly GM

Mirage is offering a rebate starting May 16; Kährs has a new sales manager for the Asia-Pacific, Middle East regions; and Cyncly has a new general manager.

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NAR Chief Economist Prediction: Falling Interest Rates, Rising Existing-Home Sales in 2024

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun forecasted that interest rates will fall in the long term, 2024 existing-home sales will rise to 4.46 million (up 9% from 4.09 million in 2023) and 2025 existing-home sales will increase.

Zena Forest Products Launches Edge Grain Flooring

Zena Forest Products, based in Salem, Ore., has introduced a wood flooring line, Edge Grain, that it says is unique and sustainable.

Zena Forest Products' Edge Grain wood flooring consists of 7½-by-15-inch hardwood tiles composed of ¾-inch-wide individual strips and two thin embedded wire backings.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Forecasts Weak Growth in 2024

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation released its annual report forecasting economic insights and housing trends for 2024 and beyond.

Festool USA to Host Build-Off for Charity

Festool USA, alongside partners Rubio Monocoat and Shaper Tools, will host a Build-Off for charity on May 9–10.

Single-Family Existing-Home Sales Prices Rise in 93% of Metro Areas

Single-family existing-home sales prices rose in 93% of metro areas—205 of 221—in the first quarter of 2024, up from 86% in the prior quarter, according to the National Association of Realtors.

LL Flooring Reports Loss of $27.4 Million in 2024 Q1

LL Flooring reported an operating loss for the first quarter of $27.4 million, versus a loss of $13.2 million in the same quarter of 2023.

Lifelong Wood Flooring Pro John Pankratz Jr. of Kelly-Goodwin Dies at 63

Industry veteran John Pankratz Jr. Pankratz passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on March 14 at the age of 63.

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Bona Seeks Territory Manager for Virginia Area

Bona US is looking for a territory manager to cover the territory of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Washington D.C., and Eastern Pennsylvania.

WFB Briefs: Cali CEO a Finalist for Award; Small Business Owners Support TikTok Ban

Doug Jackson, president and CEO of Cali, has been named an Entrepreneur Of The Year finalist, and a survey finds small business owners support a ban on TikTok.

Floor & Decor Sales Down in Q1 2024

Floor & Decor reported net sales of $1,097.3 million in the first quarter of 2024, a decrease of 2.2% from the first quarter of 2023.

Construction Industry Adds 9,000 Jobs in April

The construction industry added 9,000 jobs in April, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis.

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