WFB EditorsNewsConstruction Industry Adds 20K Jobs in JulyThe construction industry added 20,000 jobs in July, the Associated General Contractors of America reports.August 10, 2020NewsWFCA Encourages Industry to Support PPP Legislation UpdatesThe World Floor Covering Association is encouraging the flooring industry to voice support for a potential fifth round of legislation to aid small businesses struggling in the economic crisis caused by the pandemic.August 10, 2020NewsWFB Caption Contest: ‘Uninterested Wood Guy’What is this guy thinking?August 10, 2020News25% Tariffs Set To Resume on Certain Wood Flooring ProductsCertain Chinese hardwood flooring products that were granted a temporary exemption from 25% tariffs were not among a list of products given an extension to the tariff exemption by the U.S. Trade Representative Aug. 6.August 10, 2020NewsNAFCD + NBMDA November Convention to be Held VirtuallyThe North American Association of Flooring Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and the North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) will host their 2020 Annual Convention in a virtual format Nov. 10–12.August 10, 2020NewsMohawk Loses $48 Million as Sales Drop 21% in ‘Unpredictable’ Q2Mohawk Industries reported a net loss of $48 million in the second quarter of 2020 compared with a net income of $202 million in the same period last year.August 10, 2020NewsMetropolitan Names Jonathan Train VP of Business DevelopmentMetropolitan Hardwood Floors Inc. (Vancouver, BC) appointed Jonathan Train VP of business development, a newly created position at the company.August 10, 2020New ProductsBosch Introduces Lightweight Band SawBosch’s GCB18V-2N 18V Compact Band Saw is 7.3 pounds and built to cut at a rate of 530 surface feet per minute, the company says. It has a center-placed auxiliary handle and soft-grip main handle for greater control, and a built-in LED light for increased precision, the company adds.boschtools.comAugust 10, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: Pandemic Guidance Tool; FCEF Expands LeadershipPicohealth, a text-message health screening company, is launching a free online tool that allows businesses to check COVID-19 guidance and requirements in all 50 states. The tool is updated regularly and contains specific information for specific industries, the company says. It is scheduled to launch Aug. 11 at this link.August 10, 2020NewsShaw Cancels January Event; Will Launch Virtual Convention in SeptemberIn lieu of hosting its biennial Shaw Flooring Network Convention in-person, Shaw Industries will host a virtual convention series beginning Sept. 1 at 2 p.m. EST.August 10, 2020Previous PagePage 133 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
