WFB EditorsNewsFSC Suspends DuChateau’s Certification, Company Denies Claims of FraudThe Forest Stewardship Council has suspended its trademark and licensing agreement with DuChateau after the Sierra Club reported the company had fraudulently labeled material as FSC-certified.June 4, 2018NewsWFB ‘Nastiest Nailer’ Contest—Sponsored by PrimatechDetails on how to win a new wood flooring nailer by submitting photos of your current nasty nailer that needs to be replaced.June 4, 2018NewsPending Home Sales Drop 1.3 Percent in April on ‘Dire’ InventoryPending home sales took a dip in April, falling 1.3 percent, according to the National Association of Realtors’ Pending Home Sales Index.June 4, 2018New ProductsStanley Offers 25-Foot Fatmax Tape MeasureStanley launched the Fatmax tape measure, which has a length of 25 feet and a 13-foot straighter blade standout. Its case can withstand a 50-foot drop onto packed soil, and has a comfortable, sturdy grip, the company says.www.fatmaxtape.comJune 4, 2018NewsValue of China, U.S. Wood Trade Declines 16 Percent in MarchThe value of the wood products trade between the U.S. and China decreased 16 percent in March to $1.9 billion, according to the International Tropical Timber Organization.June 4, 2018NewsConstruction Spending Grew 1.8 Percent in AprilConstruction spending increased 1.8 percent in April, growing to $1.31 billion from March’s revised $1.28 billion, and is up 7.6 percent compared with April 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.June 4, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: Used Cargo Mate Trailer, Dust Containment System For SaleLaticrete announced it is expanding its footprint in Canada with an in-country business operation that includes an office in Tecumseh, located in the Windsor-Essex region of Ontario.June 4, 2018NewsMannington Repurposes 20,000 Square Feet of Flooring in Donation to HabitatMannington Mills (Salem, N.J.) donated 20,000 square feet of flooring to Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Greensboro, N.C., and Las Vegas.June 4, 2018NewsBona Appoints New Territory Contractor Specialists, Adhesive SpecialistsBona US (Aurora, Colo.) announced the hiring of four new employees.June 4, 2018NewsGoodwin Museum Renovation Project Receives Historic Preservation AwardMay 30, 2018Previous PagePage 294 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 ContentMeet the MFMA: Setting the Gold Standard in Sports Flooring
