WFB EditorsNewsMike Rowe Foundation Announces 2019 Work Ethic Scholarship ProgramThe mikeroweWORKS Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2019 Work Ethic Scholarship Program.February 6, 2019NewsLacrosse Downsizes Wood Flooring Mill Citing Lack of Market DemandLacrosse Hardwood Flooring (Westby, Wis.) has downsized its workforce and decreased production at its solid unfinished wood flooring mill in Westby, Wis.February 6, 2019Finish2019 Adhesives, Applicators, Fillers + Finishes Product FocusFebruary 6, 2019NewsSponsored Video: Your Hardwood Finish Solution - Advantage CoatingsWelcome to Advantage Coatingsâ app-driven solution to buy the highest quality hardwood floor finishes direct from the manufacturer. Never pay shipping and no minimums. To show you that Advantage Direct offers the best products combined with the best way to buy, we are offering 50% off your first order. To download the App, search âAdvantage Coatingsâ in the App Store. Type in â50offâ at checkout, applied to the first $400 of any purchase. Available in the App Store and Google Play. See more from Advantage Coatings here.February 6, 2019New ProductsMirage Adds Brushed and Engraved Textures to âAdmirationâMirage added Brushed and Engraved textures to its Admiration Collection. The textured oak surface is brushed to conceal scuffs and marks, and the engraved maple surface includes color and texture variations to add a distinctive look to the floor, the company says. The textures are available in Charcoal, Rio, Savanna (pictured) and Isla colors. They feature DuraMatt finish.miragefloors.comFebruary 6, 2019NewsAHF Products Appoints Former Mohawk President Brian Carson President and CEOBrian Carson has been appointed president and CEO of AHF Products (Lancaster, Pa.), the company formed following the sale of Armstrong Flooringâs wood floor segment late last year.February 6, 2019NewsMohawk Restructures, Announces Five Separate Business UnitsMohawk Industries (Calhoun, Ga.) announced it will restructure its North America flooring segment into five distinct business units, including Residential Soft Surface, Wood and Laminate, Resilient, Commercial and Mohawk Home.February 6, 2019NewsShannon & Waterman Announces New Northeast, Southeast Sales ManagersShannon & Waterman (Memphis, Tenn.) named Regina Lee as sales manager for the Northeast and Scott Morgan as sales manager for the Southeast.February 6, 2019NewsReport: Illegal Drug Use in the Workplace On the Rise in Construction, RetailIn a study about drug use in the workplace, the retail and construction industries ranked among the highest in the detected use of illegal drugs in the workplace between 2015 and 2017.February 6, 2019New ProductsAmerican Sandersâ EZ-E Extension EdgerAmerican Sandersâ EZ-E Extension Edger is designed for sanding hard-to-reach areas such as toekicks and under radiators and is available in 8- and 13-inch interchangeable configurations. It features an LED light and dual-wheel casters with tool-free caster adjustment.americansanders.comFebruary 4, 2019Previous PagePage 235 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 ContentSawdust in Our Veins
