WFB EditorsNew ProductsDriTac Launches Primer 3000DriTac’s Primer 3000 is a green, single-component acrylic floor primer designed for interior use on various substrates, including concrete, wood, lightweight concrete and gypcrete. It has a solvent-free, low-odor formula and a spread rate of up to 800 square feet per gallon, the company says. It is available in 1-gallon containers and 4-gallon pails.dritac.comNovember 14, 2018NewsMohawk Appoints Paul De Cock Flooring North America PresidentMohawk Industries (Calhoun, Ga.) named Paul De Cock president of Mohawk’s Flooring North America segment.November 14, 2018New ProductsDelta-Q Launches RC1000 Battery ChargerDelta-Q Technologies’ RC1000, a 1000-watt battery charger, is available in a 24-volt model and is capable of charging both lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries. It is designed to power battery-powered scrubbers, sweepers and burnishers.delta-q.comNovember 12, 2018NewsCouple Fight Four-Year Powderpost Beetle Wood Floor BattleThe couple have a “no socks” policy on the wood floor in the home due to all the sawdust, which makes the wood floor slippery.November 12, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: Kährs To Open Wood Pellet Plant; Shaw Opens Mobile Dental CenterKährs Group (Malmo, Sweden) announced it will open a wood pellet plant in Nybro, Sweden, to produce biofuel from wood material that cannot be used for wood flooring production. The plant will be operational in December 2018 and will be able to produce up to 60,000 tons of wood pellets per year.November 12, 2018NewsBoa-Franc Receives Excellence Award from Canadian GovernmentBoa-Franc (Saint-Georges, Quebec) was honored with the Canadian government’s Gold Trophy Award for the second consecutive year.November 12, 2018NewsBona Releases 2019 Sand & Finish School ScheduleBona US (Englewood, Colo.) released the 2019 schedule for its four-day Sand & Finish schools, which are designed for contractors, distributors, floor covering retailers and inspectors.November 12, 2018NewsWarmlyYours Reports 27.4 Percent Growth in Wood Floor Heating in Q3 2018WarmlyYours (Lake Zurich, Ill.) reported a 27.4 percent increase in sales for heated wood floor projects in the third quarter of 2018 compared with the same period in 2017.November 12, 2018NewsEPA Proposes Easing TSCA Title VI RegulationsThe EPA is proposing several technical amendments to TSCA Title VI, its formaldehyde emission standards for composite wood products. The changes would make it easier for entities to report compliance and would more closely align the regulation with the California Air Resources Airborne Toxic Control Measures Phase II regulation for formaldehyde emissions.November 12, 2018NewsINSTALL Promotes Helmets to Hardhats Veteran RecruitmentMore than 200 veterans have expressed interest in the International Standards and Training Alliance’s (INSTALL) Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) Program since it launched in 2016.November 12, 2018Previous PagePage 253 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
