WFB EditorsNewsIllegal Loggers Seeking Ipé Increase Road Building in AmazonLoggers poaching ipé trees from a forest reserve in the Amazon rainforest built 64 miles of illegal access roads in the month of September alone, according to report on an analysis of satellite images by the Sao Paulo, Brazil-based Instituto Socioambiental.January 9, 2018NewsHardwood Flooring Return on Investment: 70–80 PercentInstalling a wood floor might not seem cheap up front, but data shows between 70–80 percent of the investment will be recouped.January 9, 2018New ProductsDuraSeal Aged BarrelDuraSeal Aged Barrel is one of six updated stain colors that also include Rustic Beige, Warm Gray, Dark Gray, Silvered Gray and Heritage Brown. The colors range from light rustic to deep mid-tones. The product is a two-hour penetrating stain. duraseal-wb.comJanuary 8, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: Bona Territory Manager; Glitsa Technical Sales RepGlitsa, a div. of Rudd Company, is seeking a technical sales representative on the East Coast. See the WFB Classifieds for more information.January 8, 2018NewsDecember Construction Jobs at Highest Level Since September 2008Construction employment added 30,000 jobs in December to reach 6.99 million in total, the highest level since September 2008, according to an analysis of government data from the Associated General Contractors of America.January 8, 2018News2018 International Builders Show Starts January 9The 2018 International Builders Show starts Jan. 9 in Orlando, Fla.January 8, 2018NewsWaterlox Promotes Kellie Hawkins Schaffner and Conor HawkinsJanuary 8, 2018NewsArmstrong to Receive $5 Million Loan for Plant ExpansionArmstrong Flooring (Lancaster, Pa.) will receive a $5 million loan from the West Virginia Economic Development Authority to help pay for the expansion of the company’s plant in Beverly, W. Va.January 8, 2018NewsFishman Flooring Solutions Hires Rob Hoffman as Regional ManagerFishman Flooring Solutions (Baltimore) hired Rob Hoffman as regional manager in the company’s Midwest region.January 8, 2018NewsTop 20 Wood Flooring News Stories of 2017Meth, bankruptcy, flooring lawsuits, and a handful of cute doggos.January 8, 2018Previous PagePage 333 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
