Hardwood Floors April/May 2019

By Dana Lee Cole

The bottom line is th t we now have undeniable evidence that the hardwood industry is an economic driver, particularly in small towns and rural America.

environmentally

sustainable products it produces. is report shines a bright light on the importance and value of an industry too o en overlooked. e report will be used by the Hardwood Federation to educate Trump administration representatives, members of Congress, and other key stakeholders inWashington, D.C. We are con dent that regional, state, and local hardwood associations will also be

impressive: 45,000 jobs and $8.5 billion contributed overall to the U.S. economy. State-by-state data was also produced and is available for review. Hardwood companies are o en a top employer in theirmostly rural communities, and support signi cant numbers of spin-o jobs locally.Wood andwood products are literally the building blocks of this country, and the industry takes pride in its history and the

Giving flooring contractors both Speed & accuracy NEW Orion ® wood moisture meter ■ 3X Faster Than Any Pin Meter ■ Independently Confirmed Accuracy ■ 7-Year Warranty ■ Non-Damaging Pinless Meter ■ Dual Depth Measurement

NEW

VISIT BOOTH #1600

wagnermeters.com Call (800) 505-1283

May 1-3, 2019 Fort Worth, Texas

the magazine of the national wood flooring association

21