Välinge Increases Renewable Energy Use

Jun 15, 2026

In its 2025 sustainability report, Välinge Innovation (Viken, Sweden) reported that 73% of its total energy consumption came from renewable sources in 2025, up from 69% the year before. The company’s Swedish operations now run on 100% renewable electricity, according to the report, and a transition to biofuel heating at its Swedish headquarters is targeted for completion in 2026.

Also detailed in the report, Välinge launched a new wood surface formula free from added formaldehyde and melamine, designed for use in wood-based flooring and other building products. The company also began phasing in components made from biomass-balanced materials, which it says carry a 75% lower carbon footprint than conventional fossil-based alternatives.

Välinge expects to hit net-zero emissions by 2040 and reduce direct (scope 1 and 2) emissions 75% by 2030, measured against its 2023 baseline.

Read the full report here.

Temporary Ease on Gas Prices Drives Consumer Sentiment Increase

June 15, 2026

Temporary Ease on Gas Prices Drives Consumer Sentiment Increase

Paul F. De Cock will take over as CEO of Mohawk Industries September 30.

Mohawk Appoints Paul De Cock CEO

Residential Building Materials Hit Highest Prices in Over Three Years

Owner Damien Janaszek wants DOM's showroom and warehouse to be a place contractors feel comfortable stopping by and asking for help.

New Chicago-Area Distributor Aims to Support Wood Floor Community

Temporary Ease on Gas Prices Drives Consumer Sentiment Increase

Consumer sentiment rose to 48.9 in early June, an increase of 4.1 points from May, driven by easing gasoline prices, according to the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers.

Mohawk Appoints Paul De Cock CEO

Mohawk Industries (Calhoun, Ga.) has named Paul F. De Cock, the company’s current president and chief operating officer, as its next chief executive officer, effective September 30, according to the company.

Paul F. De Cock will take over as CEO of Mohawk Industries September 30.

Residential Building Materials Hit Highest Prices in Over Three Years

Wholesale prices for building materials used in residential construction climbed 4.4% year-over-year in May, the strongest yearly increase since January 2023, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data.

New Chicago-Area Distributor Aims to Support Wood Floor Community

A new Chicago-area flooring supplies distributor, DOM Flooring Supplies (Elk Grove Village, Ill.), hosted demonstration days at its store, May 20–21. The event marks one of many, as Owner Damien Janaszek says he plans to build a community and bolster education around the wood flooring industry.

Owner Damien Janaszek wants DOM's showroom and warehouse to be a place contractors feel comfortable stopping by and asking for help.

Existing Home Sales Increase as More First-Time Buyers Enter Market

Total existing home sales increased 3.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million in May, the highest rate since December 2025 but still historically low, according to the National Association of Realtors and the National Association of Home Builders.

Zillow: Home Seller Activity Falls Year-Over-Year as Mortgage Rates Climb

May home sales rose 4.8% month-over-month to 341,929, but stood 2.9% lower than last year as new listings decreased 0.8% month-over-month and fell 4.1% year-over-year to 422,956, according to Zillow’s May market report.

WFB Briefs: Record Attendance at ChinaFloor, Special Somerset Sales Event, More

Domotex Asia/ChinaFloor 2026 trade show sets record attendance, Somerset Hardwood Flooring launches America 250 anniversary sale, and more.

Sika Showcases Flooring Solutions With New Campaign

Sika (Baar, Switzerland) announced the launch of its “Bring It On” campaign, meant to show flooring professionals the breadth of its installation solutions.

L.A. Train of Swiff-Train Dies at 86

Lee Allan “L.A.” Train of Swiff-Train Company passed away at the age of 86 on June 3.

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Residential Construction Employment Posts Small Gain for May

Construction industry employment rose by 17,000 jobs in May, as residential added 900 jobs and non-residential added 15,700, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

World’s Timber Industry Meets to End Illegal Logging

The first multilateral workshop to end global illegal logging involved the entire timber industry and was led by the U.S. Justice Department in Libreville, Gabon, May 18–22, according to Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of the Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division and reported on by Wood Central.

Horizon Acquires Rochester, N.Y. Installers Warehouse

Horizon Forest Products (Raleigh, N.C.) acquired Rochester, N.Y.-based flooring distributor Installers Warehouse on June 1. The move supports the company’s ability to serve its Northeast customers, it said in a press release.

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