WFB EditorsNew ProductsDeWalt Offers Four New 20-Volt Max Brushless ToolsDeWalt’s 20-Volt Max Brushless Tools include its 7 1/4-Inch Circular Saw (pictured), 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill/Driver, Reciprocating Saw, and 4½–5-Inch Cordless Grinder. The tools feature DeWalt’s Flexvolt Advantage technology and recognize the battery attached to adjust power output accordingly.dewalt.comSeptember 30, 2020NewsBostik Names Eric Loferski Director of MarketingBostik (Wauwatosa, Wis.) announced the appointment of Eric Loferski as director of marketing, consumer & construction business unit––North America.September 30, 2020NewsPending Home Sales Reach Record High in AugustPending home sales increased 8.8% in August to a record-high level of 132.8 on the Pending Home Sales Index, the National Association of Realtors reports. Year-over-year, pending home sales increased 24.2%.September 30, 2020NewsJuly Home Prices Grow 4.8% Year-Over-YearHome prices increased 4.8% year-over-year in July, up from an annual increase of 4.3% in June, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index reports.September 30, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: Horizon Hires Team Leader; Mohawk Donates Flooring for Children with Special Needs; MoreHorizon Forest Products hired John Nelson as team leader at its branch in Houston, Texas. Nelson comes to the position with more than 19 years of experience in the building supply industry.September 30, 2020NewsWood Floor Pros Share Favorite Summer 2020 ProjectsSee what wood floor pros have been working on this summer.September 30, 2020Tools + EquipmentSponsored Advertorial: Streamline Your Workflow with Shaper OriginFrom inlays to Dutchman patches and more, here are some ways Shaper Origin can streamline your workflow.September 28, 2020New ProductsBosch Unveils ‘Brighter’ Self-Leveling LaserBosch Power Tools’ Bosch GLL100-40G Green Beam Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser uses green-beam technology to emit green lines and points that are four times brighter and more visible than standard red beams, the company says. It has a range of 100 feet and includes a rugged mounting bracket with strong magnets for a rapid setup, the company adds.boschtools.comSeptember 28, 2020NewsWTO Finds U.S.’s Chinese Tariffs Violated Trade Rules; Companies SueOn Sept. 15, the World Trade Organization announced that the U.S.’s multi-billion-dollar tariffs on China, first levied in 2018, violated global trading rules, Reuters reports. The WTO panel stated the tariffs broke trading rules because they applied only to China and “were above maximum rates agreed to by the United States,” according to Reuters.September 28, 2020NewsHardwood Flooring Imports Grow 12% in JulyHardwood flooring imports increased 12% in July in the U.S., but were 33% below July 2019 imports, according to The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO).September 28, 2020Previous PagePage 124 of 982Next PageTop StoriesRetailThriving Through Innovation: See the Winners of the 2025 WFB Outstanding Retailer AwardsFrom reimagined showrooms and mobile studios to thoughtful mentorship, employee empowerment and social media marketing, these WFB Outstanding Retailers are proving that personalized service is key to long-term success.TechniquesUseful Advice When Dealing With Pine FlooringContractingHow I Do These Jobs: Refinishing DecksNewsRecognizing Wood Floor Contractors: Enter the 2025 Ultimate Wood Floor Guy/Gal ContestSponsor ContentFrom Jobsite to Factory Floor: LED Roller Coaters Are Revolutionizing Wood Finishing
