Mississauga, Ontario (PRWEB) April 22, 2014

Coswick Hardwood Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of the new Norwegian Wood collection of wide-plank hardwood floors. Norwegian Wood was first presented at Domotex Russia, which took place in Moscow in April 2014; the new flooring line generated much interest from interior designers and attending industry professionals who were looking for innovative products that foretell next years interior design trends.

Norwegian Wood flooring collection comes second in Coswick line of wide-plank European-style wood floors. The floors in the new collection are manufactured using only natural and eco-friendly materials and finishes that emphasize authentic beauty of wood through use of subtle, earthly color tones and gentle wire-brushing of the wood surface.

The new collection is available in four designer colors that were inspired by elements of Northern European nature and history. Describing the choice of color for the collection, Vladimir Ianovski, the founder of Coswick Hardwood Inc., stated that Albion is a gentle and misty off-white hue; Heather is a dry, slightly weathered color that recalls millennia-long ale-making traditions of Scotland. Deep grey overtones of Stonehenge provide an interpretation of the mystery of the world-known prehistoric temple, while the matte black of Polar Night seeks to capture the near total darkness and absence of sunlight that reign supreme in Northern Norway for three months each year.

The Norwegian Wood collection comes with factory-applied Hardwax Oil finish, an innovative combination of environmentally-friendly oils and waxes that protect the flooring surface from ill effects of dirt and moisture without obstructing the look or feel of natural wood.

The notable feature of the collection is the large size of individual flooring planks. Each plank is 7 1/2 (190mm) wide, and has a fixed length of 7 (2100mm).

All floors of the Norwegian Wood collection are manufactured using 3-layer engineered CosLoc 5G technology, which ensures supreme dimensional stability of the floors in a wide range of climates and interiors. CosLoc 5G floors require simple, worry-free installation using the floating method.

All Coswick hardwood floors, including engineered flooring of the new Norwegian Wood collection, are covered by Lifetime Structural Integrity Warranty and are FSC certified.

To request product samples, learn more about the product and inquire about availability, please visit http://www.coswick.com.

About Coswick Hardwood Inc. Coswick Hardwood Inc. is a manufacturer of solid and engineered hardwood flooring, founded in 1995. Coswick manufacturing program includes 13 flooring collections available in over 80 designer colors, meant for both residential and commercial use. Coswick is long-standing member of the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA).

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Conshohocken, PA (PRWEB) April 22, 2014

Philadelphia Floor Store (PFS), a leading distributor of hardwood flooring products and accessories, started the year off with a strong green effort. The company is celebrating Earth Day by continuing its commitment to integrate holistic and sustainable business practices into its daily operations. Joe Glavin, co-owner and sales manager, is leading the charge.

In 2013, Philadelphia Floor Store reassigned Joe to their management team. In his new role, Joe has had quite an impact in just a short time. His number one priority was to introduce business practices designed to improve the customer and employee experience, while at the same time saving energy and enhancing the environment. As Glavin stated, Operational surveillance, energy consumption awareness, and increased safety analysis go a long way in helping to support Philadelphia Floor Stores long-term business objectives.

With that in mind, the company earned the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody certification from Scientific Certification Systems, one of the worlds leading FSC certifiers and one of FSCs founding members. FSC provides third-party certification confirming that materials sold as FSC certified are harvested from well-managed forest operations.

The company also partnered with TerraSol Energies Inc. to retrofit all the existing lighting fixtures in both their warehouse and showroom. This major undertaking included the installation of new ballasts, long-life fluorescent bulbs, and reflectors. Motion sensors were also installed to provide additional energy savings, while outside lights were replaced with LED wall packs with day-light sensors. Mike Glavin, PFS Founder, was immediately on board. We understand that as business owners we have specific economic, environmental and social responsibilities, and this endeavor strongly supported our sustainable business goals, said Glavin.

The results were astounding. According to TerraSol Energies, Philadelphia Floor Stores average increase in light level is 4 to 4.5 times the original output, while the companys energy savings is conservatively estimated to be 40%. According to Joe Glavin, In addition to the numerous benefits from a cost-savings and energy efficiency standpoint, proper lighting and an open organized space also has a direct impact on our team members perception and productivity. Lighting also affects the customers ability to accurately detect the characteristics of the wood, thereby minimizing observation mistakes. The company estimates an overall annual energy savings of more than $6,000.

PFS also recently introduced a single-stream recycling program, and the company is always on the lookout for business practices that can substantially reduce their carbon footprint. According to Mike Glavin, This is just the beginning. Throughout the remainder of 2014 and beyond, we will strive to implement sustainable practices that enhance our management systems, streamline operations, reduce costs, and stimulate innovation in all aspects of our business.

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About FSC Scientific Certification Systems is the leader in environmental and sustainability certification. One of the first certification bodies accredited by the Forest Stewardship Council in 1996, SCS has since certified more than 30 million acres of well-managed forests and 3000 companies in the FSC supply chain worldwide. Philadelphia Floor Stores trademark license code is FSC-C114766.

About PFS PFS is a leading provider of unfinished and prefinished hardwood flooring and accessories including stains, finishes, abrasives, flooring tools, and sanding equipment. Family owned and operated, PFS has been serving hardwood flooring contractors for more than 20 years and provides the expertise needed to install and maintain hardwood floors. The company offers all the top name manufactures including, Aacer, Century, Norton, Lagler, 3M, Clarke, Bona, Basic, Primatech, Bostick, and more. The companys in-house resources include a top-ranked Machine Repair Center, Rental Center, In-house Chemist, and Gym Floor and Wood Floor Consultants. PFS educates customers via personalized service, online training materials, videos, and free events. Visit the PFS showroom in Conshohocken, PA or shop online at http://www.phillyfloor.com.

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By BRIAN M. JOHNSON STAFF WRITER

SOUTHINGTON Elite Flooring Specialists offer top of the line quality flooring, tile and carpeting and promises 100% customer satisfaction for remodeling, refinishing, and installation services.

Nick Lentocha is co-owner of Elite Flooring Specialists, which has two locations at 930 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Plantsville and 304 Murphy Rd., Hartford. Seven years ago Lentocha partnered with Eddie Wilcox, who started Elite Flooring Specialists in Hartford 8 years ago. The store expanded into its Plantsville location two years ago and now employs eight people.

Elite Flooring Specialists hours for their Plantsville location are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The hours for the Hartford store are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Lentocha said business is looking up now that the warmer weather is here.

Late winter and early spring is usually when we get a lot of business, he said. This winter was so cold and had so much snow that we were down a little from last year, but in the past couple weeks weve seen business spike.

Lentocha said his future plans include growing the business in Southington area and pursuing remodeling work for small businesses.

Were trying to get noticed a bit more in Southington, but were being patient, he said. Hartford is our main location, we built our business there and its where all our warehouses are. Were looking to get more into full remodeling so were participating with Hartfords streetscape project. Weve got some upcoming work for Nixs Kitchen in the near future.

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Conshohocken, PA (PRWEB) April 14, 2014

Philadelphia Floor Store (PFS), the nations leading hardwood flooring distributor, has made a commitment to focus more time and effort on educating their hardwood flooring contractors. The company is hitting the ground running with a series how to videos on everything from carbon brush replacement to edger pad installation. These how-to features, along with other training videos, can be viewed on Philly Floors YouTube channel. This effort compliments the companys Woodman Blog, which launched in the fall of 2013.

We pride ourselves on educating our customers on all the latest hardwood flooring products and installation techniques, commented PFS Founder Mike Glavin. We have the most knowledgeable team in the industry and we want to pass that knowledge along to our customer base. The company feels its essential to inform and engage their contractors in an effort to help them problem-solve and trouble-shoot any potential issues related to hardwood flooring. The ultimate goal is to help our customers increase productivity and boost sales, continued Glavin.

According to Caran Baxter, marketing coordinator for PFS, A video is worth a thousand words, so what better way to provide our customers with the knowledge they need to problem-solve and develop solutions relative to their needs. With that in mind, Philly Floor has created several different video formats, from the previously mentioned how to guides and product spotlights, to event highlights and promotional features. Additionally, a recent series of Flooring Basics blog posts have been published to further educate and inform hardwood floor contractors.

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About PFS PFS is a leading provider of unfinished and prefinished hardwood flooring and accessories including stains, finishes, abrasives, flooring tools, and sanding equipment. Family owned and operated, PFS has been serving hardwood flooring contractors for more than 20 years and provides the expertise needed to install and maintain hardwood floors. The company offers all the top name manufactures including, Aacer, Century, Norton, Lagler, 3M, Clarke, Bona, Basic, Primatech, Bostick, and more. The companys in-house resources include a top-ranked Machine Repair Center, Rental Center, In-house Chemist, and Gym Floor and Wood Floor Consultants. PFS educates customers via personalized service, online training materials, videos, and free events. Visit the PFS showroom in Conshohocken, PA or shop online http://www.phillyfloor.com.

For product information and training videos, visit the companys YouTube channel or Blog. Visit Philly Floor on Facebook or follow the company on Twitter at @PhillyFloor. For media inquiries, contact Caran Baxter at caran(dot)baxter(at)phillyfloor(dot)com or call 610-940-5757.

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