WFB EditorsNewsWFB Briefs: Value of 2019 EU Wood Imports Increases; Shaw Employees RecognizedThe value of European Union imports of wood products in 2019 was 20.51 billion euro (22.78 billion USD), an increase of 4% compared with 2018, Fordaq reports. EU wood imports previously increased 5% in 2018 compared with 2017.March 4, 2020NewsDog-Like Robot Helper Tested Out on Construction SiteA robotics company thinks "Spot" could be a useful tool on construction job sites.March 4, 2020NewsAHF Products Reintroduces Hartco BrandAHF Products (Mountville, Pa.) is reintroducing the Hartco flooring brand and making it exclusive to independent flooring retailers.March 2, 2020NewsJanuary Construction Spending Grows 1.8%Construction spending increased 1.8% to $1.36 trillion in January, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Compared with January 2019, total construction spending increased 6.8%.March 2, 2020New ProductsSpyder Adds 6½–12½-Inch Circular SawsSpyder Products saw blades are now available in 6½–12½-inch sizes for use in miter, table and portable circular saws. The blades feature NiCo (Nickel Cobalt) teeth for long-lasting cutting efficiency, the company says.spyderproducts.comMarch 2, 2020NewsStores Report Dust Mask Shortages Amid Coronavirus PanicFace and dust masks have been flying off the shelves, and stores and manufacturers have been struggling to keep up with the demand.March 2, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: North Georgia Looking for Sales Manager; Uzin Adds Customer Service Rep; MoreNorth Georgia Floors is recruiting for a sales manager based in Atlanta. View the full ad in the WFB Classifieds.Ramsey Hardwood Floors (Bozeman, Mont.) is hiring experienced helpers and crew leaders. Read more in the WFB Classifieds.March 2, 2020NewsHigh School Gym Floor Auction Raises $10KAll but 24 out of 200 gym flooring pieces were sold, raising more than $10,000 for the school district.March 2, 2020New ProductsCali Bamboo Expands GeoWood OfferingsCali Bamboo added four styles to its GeoWood flooring collection, including two European oak and two North American hard maple (Half Moon Maple pictured). The planks have a 1.2-mm-thick layer of oak or maple over a stabilizing SPC limestone composite foundation, which is 100% waterproof, the company says.calibamboo.comFebruary 26, 2020NewsBona to Host Moisture Mitigation Training This SpringBona US (Englewood, Colo.) announced it will host small group training sessions on moisture mitigation this spring.February 26, 2020Previous PagePage 163 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
