WFB EditorsNewsFloorTek Invites HR Leaders to ‘Future Connections’ Networking EventFloorTek organizers are seeking flooring industry human resource professionals to participate in Future Connections, a free event during FloorTek that connects companies with prospective employees.August 19, 2019NewsSmall Business Optimism Rises 1.4 Points in JulySmall business optimism in July increased 1.4 points on the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index.August 14, 2019NewsWFB Briefs: Domotex Calls For Speakers; October Rubio Demos; RollMaster’s Translation SoftwareThe organizers of Domotex USA 2020 are looking for speakers for the event’s education sessions. The event is expanding its educational opportunities this year and is seeking visionaries, floor covering experts and thought leaders to present. Domotex USA 2020 is scheduled for Feb. 5–7, 2020 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Speaker submissions can be entered here.August 14, 2019New ProductsAacer Releases Legends CollectionAacer’s Legends Collection features prefinished engineered Northern white oak flooring with a low sheen and wire-brushed texture. It is available in a number of on-trend colors (Ledgestone pictured) and has a thickness of ½ inch, widths of 3¼, 5 and 7 inches and lengths of 1–7 feet.aacerflooring.comAugust 14, 2019NewsLawsuit: Woman Died From Formaldehyde in Lumber Liquidators’ Chinese-Made FlooringA lawsuit blames Lumber Liquidators’ Chinese-made laminate flooring for the premature death of a West Virginia woman who died from cancer in 2017, the West Virginia Record reports.August 14, 2019New ProductsPallmann Offers Pall-X Gold Waterborne FinishPallmann’s Pall-X Gold is a durable two-component waterborne finish that features superior flow and leveling technology, the company says. It is clear and non-ambering and fully cures in three days, the company adds.pallmann.usAugust 12, 2019NewsU.S. Blocks Future Timber Imports From Peruvian ExporterU.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer directed the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to block all future timber imports from a Peruvian exporter after illegally harvested timber was discovered in its supply chain.August 12, 2019NewsCypress That Inspired Dr. Seuss’s ‘Lorax’ Has FallenAugust 12, 2019NewsWFB Caption Contest: ‘Log in a Hammock’What is this guy thinking?August 12, 2019NewsWFB Briefs: 19% Growth in LEED-Certified Homes; Hitachi Tools Now Hikoki; INSTALL Gives BackThe U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) reports that the number of LEED-certified homes has grown 19% since 2017 and reached an all-time high with nearly 500,000 single-family and multifamily homes. The full report can be found here.August 12, 2019Previous PagePage 199 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
