WFB EditorsNewsWood Floor Manufacturer Fined $30K After Fatal Silo AccidentQEP received a $30,000 fine and three safety violations following an OSHA investigation into the death of a worker killed while cleaning a silo at its Johnson City, Tenn., wood flooring plant, Johnson City Press reports.August 8, 2018New Products2018 Bamboo + Cork Product FocusCork and bamboo flooring have grown in prominence in an age where customers are increasingly educated and environmentally aware. The following list details some of those prominent cork and bamboo products in the market today, along with the companies that make them.August 7, 2018New ProductsDriTac’s New, Improved MCS 7000DriTac Flooring Products LLC’s MCS 7000 “green” concrete moisture control system reduces the rate of moisture vapor emissions up to 100 percent RH and 25 pounds, the company says. It is easy to mix and allows for same-day installations with a six-hour cure time, the company adds.dritac.comAugust 6, 2018NewsEntrepreneur Makes Guitars Out of Reclaimed Wood FloorsAbandoned wood flooring in Detroit is music to Mark Wallace's ears.August 6, 2018NewsFishman Flooring Relocates, Expands Charlotte BranchFishman Flooring Solutions (Baltimore) relocated its Charlotte, N.C., branch to the Metrolina Business Park in Charlotte at 7110 Expo Drive, Suite A.August 6, 2018NewsTrade War Escalates: China Threatens 25 Percent Tariffs on U.S. HardwoodChina threatened another batch of tariffs on U.S. imports this week, including 25 percent duties on hardwood and softwood, according to IHB.August 6, 2018NewsFloor & Décor Profits Surge 95 Percent in Q2 2018Floor & Décor had a net income increase of 95 percent during the second quarter of 2018, growing to $39.8 million compared with $20.4 million earned in the second quarter of 2017.August 6, 2018NewsConnor Sports Grows Workforce 34 Percent Using NonprofitIn the midst of a crippling labor shortage affecting businesses across the country, Connor Sports Flooring, a Gerflor company with a hardwood mill in Amasa, Mich., was able to grow its employee base from 113 to 151 and add 10 temporary employees in under four months after collaborating with nonprofit talent enhancement organization InvestUP. The hardwood flooring manufacturer also saw a 48 percent boost in sales during the first quarter of 2018 and increased production by 15 percent, according to InvestUP.August 6, 2018NewsPolice Fine Driver for Hauling ‘Insecure’ Wood Planks in (and out of) CarSometimes, when you’re in a rush, common sense goes out the window.August 6, 2018NewsSurvey: Home Improvement, Construction Had Worst Consumer Complaints in 2017“Home improvement/construction” received the worst consumer complaints of any service in 2017, according to the Consumer Federation of America’s annual Consumer Complaint Survey Report.August 6, 2018Previous PagePage 277 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
