WFB EditorsNewsHorizon Forest Promotes Travis Strickland to Inside SalesHorizon Forest Products (Raleigh, N.C.) promoted Travis Strickland to its inside sales team at its Raleigh, N.C., branch.April 24, 2019NewsKennebec Lumber Partners with Premier Hardwood to Produce Finish and Effect LinePremier Hardwood Flooring (Syracuse, N.Y.) and Kennebec Lumber Company (Solon, Maine) announced a new partnership to create a finish and effect line.April 24, 2019NewsThieves Tearing Apart Historic Barns in Kentucky as Demand for Reclaimed Wood SoarsThe old barns scattered throughout Kentucky have stood for hundreds of years, but many have been torn apart in recent years by thieves harvesting them for their popular weathered wood, the Courier Journal reports.April 24, 2019NewsRubio Monocoat Announces Upcoming Product DemosRubio Monocoat will host the following upcoming product demonstrations:April 24, 2019NewsTime To Vote: ‘The Secret Stairs’ Caption ContestWe rounded up some of the best submissions to our ‘Secret Stairs’ caption contest and now it’s time for you to choose.April 24, 2019NewsWFB Briefs: Used Sander for Sale; Downward Housing Market Trend; FCLC Pledges to Reduce Labor ShortageA used 8-inch Hummel with new wheels, a new drum and new motor bearings is for sale in the WFB Classifieds.April 22, 2019New ProductsBostik Introduces ‘Grip N Grab’ For Vertical ApplicationsBostik’s Grip N Grab is designed for vertical applications and features hybrid polymer technology that “grabs” heavy materials quickly, the company says. It is designed to reduce time and bracing as it forms a permanent bond to porous and non-porous substrates.bostik.comApril 22, 2019NewsMarch Existing Home Sales Drop 4.9%Existing home sales fell 4.9% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.21 million, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The rate is 5.4% below March 2018 sales.April 22, 2019NewsNYT: Chinese Demand for Lumber Overwhelms Russian ForestsChina’s insatiable demand for timber in recent years has begun to overwhelm the countries supplying its timber, including Russia, according to a New York Times report.April 22, 2019NewsFishman Flooring Honors MAPEI with Vendor Partner AwardFishman Flooring Solutions (Baltimore) awarded MAPEI Corporation (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) its Vendor Partner Award for 2018. The award recognizes excellence in the vendor product training and education.April 22, 2019Previous PagePage 219 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
