WFB EditorsNewsConstruction Employment Falls by Historic 975,000 Jobs in AprilThe construction industry shed nearly 13% of its workforce in April with the loss of 975,000 jobs, the highest one-month construction employment drop on record, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).May 11, 2020News3M, Ford Begin Shipping Newly Designed Powered Air-Purifying Respirators for Health Care Workers3M (St. Paul, Minn.) and Ford have begun shipping more than 10,000 new powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) designed for health care workers battling COVID-19.May 6, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: Push for Tax-Deductible PPP Loans; ProTeam Wins Distributorâs Choice AwardThe Hardwood Federation is asking the industry to urge members of Congress to ask the IRS to make Paycheck Protection Program loans fully tax-deductible. More information can be found here.May 6, 2020NewsMohawk Profits Fall 9.1% in Q1 2020 as Demand âDropped DramaticallyâMohawk Industries (Calhoun, Ga.) reported net earnings of $110 million in the first quarter of 2020, a 9.1% decline compared with the same period last year.May 6, 2020NewsTaylor Adhesives to Be Exclusive Distributor of Bruce Flooring AdhesivesIn a new agreement with AHF Products (Mountville, Pa.), Taylor Adhesives will become the exclusive distributor of Bruce flooring adhesives.May 6, 2020New ProductsRollMaster Introduces Automated Text Messaging IntegrationRollMaster Softwareâs integrated RM Text Alert now allows flooring pros to automatically connect with customers for appointment reminders and scheduling changes via text messaging. The app comes with a dashboard and functionality that allows for direct text communication, and appointment reminders are integrated with RollMaster Software to customize messaging with the clientâs name and address.rmaster.comMay 6, 2020NewsMannington Manufactures 1,000 Face Shields for Front Line WorkersMannington Mills (Salem, N.J.), collaborating with materials partner Klockner Pentaplast, has manufactured 1,000 clear face shields to donate to front line workers during the COVID-19 crisis.May 6, 2020NewsBerkshire Hathaway Loses $49B in Q1 2020; Building Products Segment Up 6.5%Berkshire Hathaway, the parent company of Shaw Industries and Benjamin Moore, which owns Lenmar, reported a net loss of $49.7 billion in the first quarter of 2020. The company earned $21 billion during the same period in 2019.May 6, 2020NewsBona Unveils âHome, Health, Humanityâ Strategy in 2019 Sustainability ReportBona (Malmö, Sweden) released its 2019 Sustainability Report, in which it introduced its âHome, Health, Humanityâ strategy for sustainability.May 4, 2020NewsFloor & Decor Profits increase 20.6% in Q1 2020Floor & Decor reported a net income of $37.1 million in the first quarter of 2020, a 20.6% increase compared with the same period last year.May 4, 2020Previous PagePage 149 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 ContentMisconceptions About Film-Forming Wood Floor Finishes
