WFB EditorsNew ProductsCali Bamboo Launches Odyssey CollectionCali Bamboo’s Odyssey Wide+ Engineered Hardwood is an 11-piece collection with four European white oak styles, four American maples and three American hickories. The tongue-and-groove planks are available in widths of 7.5 inches and 5.5 inches and lengths up to 82 11/16 inches.calibamboo.comNovember 6, 2019NewsWFB Briefs: Bosch’s Free Power Tool Contest; DCO Commercial Floors’ New Director of Business DevelopmentBosch Power Tools announced the chance to win a free power tool and Bosch CORE18V battery in its “Break Up 2 Trade Up” contest. Participants can share Instagram videos about “why they’re ready to kick their battery platforms to the curb” with the hashtag #tradeupcontest. The contest ends Nov. 21, after which 1,000 winners will be chosen. The contest ends Nov. 21. More info can be found here.November 6, 2019NewsLumber Liquidators Profits Drop 83% in Q3 2019Lumber Liquidators reported profits of $1 million in the third quarter of 2019, an 83% decline compared with its net income of $5.9 million in the third quarter of 2018.November 6, 2019NewsBrazilian Rainforest ‘Guardian’ Killed by Illegal LoggersAnother “guardian” of the Amazon rainforest has been killed in a battle for illegally harvested timber in Brazil that many fear is ramping up, the Washington Post reports.November 6, 2019NewsStauf’s WFR-930 Turns 50Stauf USA (Cordova, Tenn.) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its WFR-930 alcohol solvent-based adhesive.November 4, 2019News‘The Wood Needed to be Seen:’ a Classy Whisky Cabinet and Humidor Created from Flooring ScrapsWood floor pro Filip Redant's masterful carpentry skills don't stop at flooring.November 4, 2019New ProductsDuchateau Offers Makerlab EditionDuchateau’s Makerlab Edition features European oak planks available in 3-inch widths and long lengths up to 72 inches, the company says. The engineered, character-grade flooring is available in four colors, including Joist (pictured).duchateau.comNovember 4, 2019NewsOctober Construction Employment Grows 2.0% Year-Over-YearConstruction employment grew by 148,000 jobs since October 2018, a 2.0% year-over-year increase, according to an Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) analysis.November 4, 2019NewsSeptember Construction Spending Up 0.5%Construction spending in September grew 0.5% from August to $1.293 trillion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.November 4, 2019NewsQuality Craft Opens Support Center in IllinoisQuality Craft (Vancouver, Canada), a building products company that focuses on flooring, storage and outdoor living products, held the grand opening of its U.S. Support Center in Romeoville, Ill., Oct. 24.November 4, 2019Previous PagePage 184 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
