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Premier Hardwood Products is the latest company to earn NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification from the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA).

Swedish flooring innovator Bjelin will showcase its latest collections at The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas, including new high-tech solutions and the Woodura Planks 3.0. The exhibition runs January 28-30, 2025, featuring waterproof and hardened wood flooring options.

Kährs is restructuring its manufacturing operations to bring production closer to customers, including new U.S. sourcing and consolidating Nordic production in Sweden. The company plans to transition production from its Romanian plant, affecting 90 employees, while maintaining the facility for central European market support.

OSHA cited Appalachian Wood Floors for multiple safety violations after a 23-year-old worker suffered a partial arm amputation at their Portsmouth facility. Inspectors found bypassed safety devices and inadequate training. The company, already in OSHA's Severe Violator program, faces $255,528 in penalties for 14 violations.

Interior design powerhouse Martyn Lawrence Bullard has partnered with luxury flooring manufacturer Duchateau to launch a dramatic new wood flooring collection. The centerpiece of this collaboration is a bold black-and-white custom flooring design that marries contemporary flair with timeless sophistication.

Swedish flooring innovator Bjelin will showcase its latest sustainable hardwood collections at Bau 2025 in Munich, Germany, including the new Woodura Herringbone 2.0.

Discover Fame Hardwood's American Heart Pine collection, launching at WestEdge Design 2025 in collaboration with AD100 designers Pierce + Ward. This sustainable hardwood flooring line features premium American Heart Pine sourced from responsibly managed forests, combining classic and modern finishes.

Bjelin partners with Whiteriver Group, a leading flooring supplier in Ireland, designating the firm as a national distributor for Bjelin’s hardened wood range, Woodura Planks.

In a joint effort to promote environmental stewardship and community involvement, Mohawk is teaming up with One Tree Planted, Food Well Alliance and local retail partners to break ground on a new orchard at Tara Elementary School in Morrow, Georgia. 

Two tile companies and one wood manufacturer announce the addition of new team members. Read on for Floor Trends & Installation's round-up of recent arrivals and changes in flooring business and sales.