WFB EditorsNewsSika Acquires MerkreteSika (Baar, Switzerland) announced it has completed its acquisition of Parex, a top mortar manufacturer and the parent company of Merkrete.June 17, 2019New ProductsReward Flooring Launches Provence II CollectionReward Flooring’s Provence II collection features neutral-hued prefinished engineered hardwood flooring available in walnut, European oak and hickory. The collection includes 11 color options and 7.5-inch-wide planks.rewardflooring.comJune 17, 2019NewsIndusparquet Forms Distribution Partnership with Fuzion USAIndusparquet (Medley, Fla.) has named Fuzion USA its distribution partner covering Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Western Tennessee.June 12, 2019New ProductsLignomat Offers Pinless Meter Test BlockLignomat’s Pinless Meter Test Block has a set moisture value and is designed to check the calibration of Lignomat pinless moisture meters. The external calibration check block confirms all circuitries are working from the measuring plate to the indicated moisture value, the company says.lignomat.comJune 12, 2019NewsUzin Utz Names Scott Trepanitis Technical Sales RepUzin Utz North America (Aurora, Colo.) hired Scott Trepanitis as a technical sales representative for Northern Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa.June 12, 2019NewsWFB Briefs: Small Business Optimism Grows in May; Horizon’s New Raleigh Ops ManagerSmall business optimism grew 1.5 points in May to a level of 105.0 on the Small Business Optimism Index, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The growth was due to strong hiring, investment and sales during the month, according to NFIB. See the full report here.June 12, 2019NewsEmpire Today Launches Hypoallergenic ‘Carpet of the Future’ to Combat Hard SurfacesEmpire Today wants to get wall-to-wall carpeting back into living rooms. To help do that, it’s launching Home Fresh, a carpet it says is 100% hypoallergenic, stain-resistant and recyclable, Chicago Business reports.June 10, 2019NewsBrazilian Amazon Deforestation Soars to Record High in MayThe Brazilian Amazon lost 285 square miles of forest in May, equivalent to two soccer fields every minute during the month, the Guardian reports.June 10, 2019New ProductsPallmann Launches Pall-X 96 Nexgen Waterborne FinishPallmann’s Pall-X 96 Nexgen is a single-component waterborne finish that features enhanced durability and chemical resistance and increased slip resistance, the company says. It has a cure time of seven days and is compatible with all Pallmann finishes.pallmann.usJune 10, 2019NewsLoba-Wakol Announces New Training Manger, Logistics ManagerLoba-Wakol (Charlotte, N.C.) announced the hiring of Chuck Phillips as training manager and Jamie Gillis as warehouse and logistics manager.June 10, 2019Previous PagePage 210 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 ContentMeet the MFMA: Setting the Gold Standard in Sports Flooring
