WFB EditorsNewsUzin Promotes Clint Olson to Regional ManagerApril 9, 2018NewsHorizon Forest Expands Two Locations in North CarolinaHorizon Forest Products (Raleigh, N.C.) has expanded its operations in Raleigh, N.C.April 9, 2018NewsGreenbuild 2017 Records 90.5 Percent Waste Diversion RateThe 2017 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo recorded a 90.5 percent waste diversion rate, the highest rate ever achieved by the annual sustainability-centered gathering.April 9, 2018New ProductsSikaNPSika Corporation introduces SikaBond-T21, an all-in-one wood floor adhesive that provides unlimited moisture vapor protection, the company says. The product is also designed for sound control and crack bridging, and can bond engineered and solid wood over concrete and on most other subflooring types, the company adds.usa.sika.comApril 4, 2018NewsBrazil to Create DNA Database of Amazon TreesBrazil will begin cataloging the DNA of species of trees found in the Amazon and uploading them into a central database in an effort to fight deforestation, according to the government of Brazil.April 4, 2018NewsFebruary Home Prices Increased 6.7 Percent Since Last YearNational home prices climbed for the seventh consecutive month in February, increasing 1 percent since January and 6.7 percent compared with February 2017, according to the CoreLogic Home Price Index.April 4, 2018NewsBelknap White’s Ron Heske Receives Lifetime Achievement AwardLongtime Belknap White Group (Mansfield, Mass.) Sales Representative Ron Heske was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for 2017 by the Southern New England Floor Covering Association (SNEFCA) at a ceremony March 29.April 4, 2018NewsLumber Liquidators Donates Flooring To Autism Organizations on Awareness DayLumber Liquidators (Toano, Va.) announced a donation of 2,100 square feet of wood flooring on April 3, World Autism Day, to On Your Mark Inc. and Shining Hope Farms, organizations dedicated to serving people with autism and other disabilities.April 4, 2018NewsConstruction Employment Well Below 2006 PeakAn estimated 9.8 million people worked in construction in 2016, with over 3.8 million employed in residential construction, according to a National Association of Home Builders analysis, an overall increase of 2 percent from the year prior.April 4, 2018New Products2018 Expo Exhibitor ShowcaseApril 3, 2018Previous PagePage 309 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
