WFB EditorsTales From the FrontTales From the Front: Customer Freaks out About This InfestationWood floor pro Mike Totta shares what happens after he finds a brown recluse spider while doing a job.March 16, 2018DesignWood Flooring Q&A: Avoid These Design PitfallsWood flooring design expert Sara Babinski discusses the top mistakes people make when designing with wood flooring.March 16, 2018NewsCanada Housing Starts Rise 6.7 Percent in FebruaryCanada housing starts increased to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 229,737 units in February, up from January’s 215,260 units, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.March 14, 2018NewsI4F to Open New Offices in Europe, ChinaI4F Patents & Technologies (Eindhoven, The Netherlands), which creates patents and technologies for the flooring industry, announced it is opening two new offices this year, one in the Netherlands and one in Shanghai, China.March 14, 2018NewsNew Compliance Dates Set for EPA Formaldehyde RuleAn agreement has been reached for new Formaldehyde Act “manufactured by” dates for composite wood panel producers, which includes engineered wood flooring manufacturers.March 14, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: Xpress Global Systems Opens New Center in MiamiXpress Global Systems LLC announced it will open a new 20,000 square foot service center in Miami, Fla., this year. The company said it has several other plans for expansion in 2018 as well.March 14, 2018New ProductsFestool CT Dust Extractor New ProductFestool now offers updated models of its CT Dust Extractor production line. The line now features smooth suction hoses, optional Bluetooth modules and remote controllers for extractors. www.festoolusa.comMarch 14, 2018NewsArdex Invests in Australian Tool Maker DTAArdex Group (Aliquippa, Pa.) announced it has attained a stake in DTA, an Australian-based manufacturer of tools, trims and machinery.March 14, 2018NewsSilo Collapse Kills Worker at Hardwood Flooring PlantOne man is dead after a silo collapsed at a QEP hardwood flooring plant in Johnson City, Tenn.March 14, 2018NewsKährs Group Honored By Saint-Gobain for Corporate Social ResponsibilityKährs Group President and CEO Christer Persson said the company is proud to be recognized for its commitment to developing long-term sustainable business operations.March 14, 2018Previous PagePage 315 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 ContentSawdust in Our Veins
