WFB EditorsNew ProductsFestool NPFestool introduced the Mixer MX 1200 EF, which features a tool-free height adjustment and a 1200 W motor that can stir paint, mix drywall mud and mortar. The product has non-marring rubber corner bumpers and a protective cap to withstand a tough job site, according to the company.www.festoolusa.com.April 2, 2018NewsWFB Caption Contest: Dude Sleeping on FloorApril 2, 2018NewsWFB April/May Digital Edition Available: Design Award Winners, MoreRead about the winners of the annual Design Awards, as well as the State of the Industry report on the wood flooring industry in WFB’s April/May edition, now available as a digital edition on the WFB website.April 2, 2018NewsConstruction Spending Almost Flat in FebruarySpending on construction projects remained flat in February, increasing 0.1 percent from January.April 2, 2018NewsHarold Chapman Inducted into WFCA Floor Covering Hall of FameThe Wood Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announced it will induct Harold Chapman into its Flooring Industry Hall of Fame.April 2, 2018NewsMirage Floors To Launch ‘Play & Win’ Spring Rebate SaleMirage Floors (Saint-Georges, Quebec) announced its “Play & Win with Mirage” spring 2018 rebate sale, in which consumers can save between $0.50 and $1 per square foot of Mirage hardwood flooring products by playing an online game.April 2, 2018NewsDuChateau Appoints Scott Campbell CFODuChateau (San Diego, Calif.) has named Scott Campbell its chief financial officer. Campbell has more than 25 years of financial experience and will manage the company’s financial resources and lead its strategic investments.April 2, 2018NewsFamily Urges Lowe’s To Drop Paint Stripper From StoresA family is urging Lowe’s to pull methylene chloride paint stripper from its shelves after their son died from inhaling its fumes in October after using the product while stripping paint from a floor.An estimated 32,000 workers are exposed to methylene chloride each year, as are roughly 1.3 million consumers, according to the EPA.April 2, 2018NewsDHA Spring Conference Registration OpensThe Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) has opened registration for its 2018 Spring Conference on Kiawah Island, which will be held May 6-8.March 28, 2018New ProductsOLFA knife NPOLFA utility knives has introduced an 18mm LA-X knife designed for “heavy-duty” cutting. The knife has a secure rubber grip and a metal pick, with a 59-degree edge angle blade designed to be sharper than 25 percent of standard silver blades, according to the company. www.olfa.comMarch 28, 2018Previous PagePage 310 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
