The Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC) and the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA), in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, have launched a new website at RealAmericanHardwood.pro to educate architects, interior designers and construction professionals on the attributes of Real American Hardwood products.

The last week of May was full of good reads for the flooring industry. Check out our top five articles from this week.

The Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA), a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of cypress building products to trade professionals and consumers, welcomes its newest member, Roy’s Wood Products, based in Lugoff, South Carolina.

Andrew Gladstone joined M-D Canada in June of 2022 with the responsibility of VP of Sales, Retail Channel and is now poised to take over as the Sales Leader for the entire Canadian business, both Retail and Professional Sales channels. 

Brendan Ball, VP of Spartan Surfaces' builder division, shares what he's seeing in the builder market for the remainder of 2023. 

Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has rolled out Air Barrier C3 – a versatile Class III air barrier – and a first for Laticrete. 

The two brands have been partners since 2020 and have extended their agreement for an additional three years, giving Taylor Morrison’s homebuyers in Georgia, North Carolina, Florida and Texas access to Cosentino surfaces.

Dal-Tile serves AR Homes through the Dal-Tile Builder Studio program which offers more than 200 collections from Daltile, Marazzi, and American Olean.

M-D Building Products President Ryan Plotkin has been promoted to chief executive officer and president, effective May 1, 2023. Loren Plotkin, current chairman and CEO, will continue to serve as chairman of the board. 

To showcase its innovative flooring introductions, Mohawk Builder + Multifamily is showcasing how it can give builders more at the 2023 Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC).