Mullican Flooring has added two new collections to its line of engineered hardwood flooring. Haven and Serenity are crafted from hickory and white oak respectively, seamlessly blending durability with environmental friendliness. Each collection offers 7.5-inch-wide, 3/8-inch-thick planks, which provide a modern and minimalistic aesthetic, enhancing any space with enduring elegance and timeless style. “Haven and Serenity are designed to elevate interior spaces with their stunning hickory and white oak offerings,” says Pat Oakley, president of Mullican Flooring. “Together, the two collections sh ..read more

The 2024 NWFA Wood Flooring Expo occurred last week in New Orleans, Louisiana. The industry gathered there for education sessions, technical demonstrations, to see the latest products and trends, and to broaden their networks. This year’s theme was “Raise the Bar,” and the event embraced the fun and uniqueness of the Big Easy throughout the week, including a second line jazz band during the opening session. Juan and Alejandra Zambrano of NewStyle Hardwood Flooring in Toronto, Canada, joined NWFA in February 2024 and were attending the Expo for the first time. “I was looking to improve and dre ..read more

The Board of Directors of the European Parquet Federation (FEP) met online earlier this month and discussed the parquet situation in the European markets. In general, FEP says the situation continues to be difficult on the European parquet markets although some signs – slightly positive – point to, at least a stabilization of the consumption in the coming months. However, interest rates remain too high and construction activity subdued. Click here to view a brief recap of each country’s market overview. The FEP’s 68th General Assembly and 48th Parquet Congress are scheduled for June 13-14, 202 ..read more

Berger-Seidle® has appointed Stephen Young as its new technical sales manager for North America, focusing on the mountain territory. With extensive experience spanning nearly two decades in the hardwood flooring industry, the company says Young brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role. Markus M. Adam, chairman of the board and managing partner of Berger-Seidle®, said: “Stephen is a wonderful person, specialist, and match for our team. His experience, standing, and spirit is a huge asset for our Berger-Seidle® family.” Young will focus on building strong customer relationships ..read more

As you embark on the journey to compete more profitably based on your value, first consider the strategic challenges facing your organization: The commoditization of products and the convergence of services. Buyers view similar solutions as the same, focusing on price. Supply channels face relentless pressure from big-box superstores and online threats. Competitive pressure is often the catalyst for a drop in prices. There is continuous internal pressure to grow market share while retaining existing customers. This creates a tug-of-war between growing revenue and sustaining profits. The stra ..read more

Photos courtesy of Matt Garcia | Craftsman Hardwood Flooring In the world of wood flooring, achieving a flawless transition between different sections of a home is one of the hallmarks of true craftsmanship. Matt Garcia of Craftsman Hardwood Flooring recently was tasked with such a challenge when a homeowner with a keen eye for detail envisioned a specific look with a natural patina for both their floors and staircase. “Stair parts for pre-finished flooring pose a challenge as they’re usually not made in the same heat-treated processes. The solution was to fabricate stair tread nosings from t ..read more

Photos courtesy of Kyle Neuroh | Neuroh Hardwood and Neulight I still remember the first time I attended the NWFA Wood Flooring Expo. It was 2014 and being held in Nashville, Tennessee, my market town, so I was able to drive in for the day and take it all in. I had only started my business, Neuroh Hardwood, a couple of years prior, and this was my first time seeing all the manufacturers and meeting other professionals from around the country. I’ve always been an idea person, and now having the opportunity to meet decision makers from different companies, I started sharing from booth to booth t ..read more

Adobestock © A budget is a structured financial plan for your business. It identifies available capital, estimates your spending, and helps predict incoming revenue over a specified period, usually monthly, quarterly, or yearly. It provides a benchmark for long-term financial goals and is, therefore, as important for a small business as for a large corporation. The following are steps that any business can take to create and maintain a budget that contributes to financial success: List all sources of income and expenses based on business costs and earnings in previous budgeting periods. If yo ..read more

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the first quarter of 2024, posting a reading of 66, down one point compared to the previous quarter. The NAHB/Westlake Royal RMI survey asks remodelers to rate five components of the remodeling market as “good,” “fair,” or “poor.” Each question is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where an index number above 50 indicates that a higher share view conditions as good than poor. The Current Conditions Index is an average of three components: the current market for large remodeling p ..read more

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