WFB EditorsNewsWFB Briefs: Wood Flooring Jobs; Used Sander For Sale; Mannington’s Meals on WheelsAn Akron, Ohio-based hardwood flooring company is expanding and looking for experienced hardwood flooring professionals. Find out more in the WFB Classifieds.April 3, 2019NewsAkzoNobel Announces Upgrades to Wood Coatings FacilityAkzoNobel Coatings (High Point, N.C.) announced a multi-million-dollar investment in its wood coatings manufacturing facility in High Point, N.C., which produces hardwood floor stains and sealers, among many other coatings.April 3, 2019NewsStauf Extends Distribution Further South with C&C Wholesale PartnershipStauf USA (Cordova, Tenn.) announced a distribution partnership with Dallas-based C&C Wholesale.April 3, 2019New Products2019 Expo Exhibitor ShowcaseApril 2, 2019New ProductsDeWalt Offers Woodcutting Circular Saw BladesDeWalt’s Woodcutting Circular Saw Blades feature a new tooth design, reduced vibration and high-density carbide teeth, the company says. The blades’ new teeth are designed to deliver straighter cuts. They are available in 6½–8¼ inches.dewalt.comApril 1, 2019NewsWatch Connor Sports Create 2019 NCAA Basketball CourtsFor the 14th year, Connor Sports (Elk Grove Village, Ill.) provided the official courts for the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships, and the company shared time lapse videos of the creation of the Final Four courts––including the sanding, painting and finishing of the portable courts.April 1, 2019NewsConstruction Spending Rises 1% in FebruaryConstruction spending grew 1% in February to $1.32 trillion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.April 1, 2019NewsFebruary New Home Sales Up 4.9%New home sales rose 4.9% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 636,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.April 1, 2019NewsWFB 2019 Truck & Van Contest Deadline Extended to End-of-Day April 1The deadline to enter your vehicle for the 2019 WFB Truck & Van Contest has been extended to end-of-day April 1 (this is not an April Fools’ joke!).April 1, 2019NewsWorld’s Oldest Basketball Court Visited by Stephen Curry, Has GoFundMeThe world’s oldest basketball court, located in Paris, was visited by NBA All-Star Stephen Curry and Brazilian soccer player Neymar Jr.April 1, 2019Previous PagePage 223 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
