Hardwood Floors June/July 2024

CONTRACTOR CORNER Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has released an artificial intelligence (AI) technology guide. The guide's purpose is to provide a level of knowledge to ensure contractors can be active participants in the AI conversation. DISTRIBUTOR DOINGS Intermountain Wood Flooring, a distributor of wood flooring and sundries, is opening two new locations, one in Denver, Colorado, and another in St. Louis, Missouri. The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) has announced that after more than 10 years of service, Kevin Gammonley will be retiring from the association, effective June 30, 2024. Sika Corporation has announced an expanded partnership with Belknap Haines. The national flooring distributor will now also carry Sika brand flooring installation solutions. RETAILER ROUNDUP Floor & Decor announced the grand opening of its newest location in Summerfield, Florida. This is the sixth warehouse location in Orlando/Ocala.

Gary Sinise Foundation

The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 75th home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment). The home dedication for U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 (Ret.) Patrick Scrogin was in Chicago, Illinois. Flooring for the project was donated by NWFA member WD Flooring, and installation services for the project were donated by Totallywood Flooring.

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 (Ret.) Patrick Scrogin and family.

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