WFB EditorsNew Products2020 Tools + Supplies Product FocusSee the latest abrasives, sanding machines, vacuums and more. The companies below are advertisers in the June/July 2020 issue of Wood Floor Business.June 15, 2020News3M Sales Down 20% Year-Over-Year in May3M (St. Paul, Minn.) reported a 20% decline in sales in May year-over-year.June 15, 2020New ProductsPallmann Unveils Pall-X NaturesealPallmann’s Pall-X Natureseal is a one-component waterborne sealer that gives the floor an “untreated look” to allow a finish of any sheen to be applied on top of the floor, the company says. It also features tannin blockers to eliminate tannin pull in wood species such as white oak, the company adds.us.pallmann.netJune 15, 2020NewsTrade Hounds App Aims to Connect Construction Workers with JobsA growing app wants to do for the construction industry what LinkedIn has been doing for other industries in terms of job hunting, Crunchbase News reports.June 15, 2020NewsReport: Refinishing Hardwood Floors Reduces Carbon Footprint by 78%A new report concluded that refinishing hardwood floors instead of replacing them can lead to a 78% carbon footprint reduction.June 15, 2020NewsIllegal Logging Soars During Pandemic, Up 150% in MarchIllegal deforestation around the globe surged 150% in March, as countries around the world were on lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study by the World Wildlife Fund.June 15, 2020NewsWFB Caption Contest: Happy Lounging GuyWhat is this guy saying?June 15, 2020NewsUN: Global Forest Area Declined 1.7% Since 1990The amount of forest area on the globe fell from 32.5% to 30.8% between 1990–2020, according to the United Nation’s State of the World’s Forests 2020 report. It is a net loss of 178 million hectares (687,261 square miles), roughly the size of Libya.June 10, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: Small Business Optimism up 3.5 Points; Used Sanding Equipment for SaleSmall business optimism increased 3.5 points to a level of 94.4 after dropping 8.8 points and 5.5 points in March and April, respectively, the National Federation of Independent Business reports. Values higher than 100 on the index indicate a positive outlook on the economy.June 10, 2020NewsConstruction Industry Adds 464,000 Jobs in May After Historic April DeclineThe construction industry added 464,000 jobs in May after a historic loss of 975,000 jobs in April, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).June 10, 2020Previous PagePage 142 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
