WFB EditorsNewsUzin Hires Kenny Hawkins as Technical Sales RepMay 7, 2018NewsKenyan Taskforce Blames Corrupt Officials For DeforestationA Kenyan government taskforce is accusing the Kenya Forest Service administration of corruption after a staff investigation determined the forest service permitted illegal logging within the country.May 7, 2018NewsSomerset’s Steve Merrick Honored For LeadershipSomerset Hardwood Flooring (Somerset, Ky.) Owner Steve Merrick was honored at the 15th annual Hal Rogers Leadership Award Dinner in Somerset.May 7, 2018NewsStauf Adds Two Midwestern Distribution PartnersStauf USA (Cordova, Tenn.) has added two distribution partners in the Midwest.May 7, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: Really Cheap Floors Hosts Grand Opening, Installer/Sander SoughtReally Cheap Floors (Murphy, N.C.) held a grand opening for a storefront location in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday. The new storefront is located at 7215 South John Young Parkway, Suite 241. The company also has two locations in Murphy and one in Dalton, Ga.May 7, 2018NewsPallmann To Host 16 Open House Events in MayPallmann USA (Aurora, Colo.) announced that it will host 16 open house events throughout the U.S. in May. The events will allow contractors opportunities to apply finishes, run machines and learn about the “Pallmann Hardwood Complete System.”May 7, 2018NewsFloor & Décor Profit Surges 186.4 Percent in Q1 2018Floor & Décor’s net income increased 186.4 percent in the first quarter of 2018 compared with the same period last year, jumping from $11.1 million to $31.9 million.May 7, 2018New ProductsDeWalt Introduces New Battery, Charger for FlexvoltDeWalt announced the expansion of its cordless Flexvolt system with the addition of the 12.0AH battery (pictured) and 4-Port Fast Charger. The new battery and charger allow for a longer runtime and a faster charge time, the company says.www.dewalt.comMay 2, 2018NewsMohawk, Shaw Ranked Among ‘America’s Best Employers’ in Forbes MagazineShaw Industries (Dalton, Ga.) and Mohawk Industries (Calhoun, Ga.) were both ranked among America’s 500 Best Employers by Forbes magazine, with Mohawk ranking 405th and Shaw ranking 440th.May 2, 2018NewsMid TN Lumber Wood + Supply Launches eCommerce SiteMiddle Tennessee Lumber Wood + Supply (Dickson, Tenn.) launched an online supply center this week.May 2, 2018Previous PagePage 302 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
