WFB EditorsNewsAmerican Sanders Schedules Seven Classes in 2018American Sanders (Sparta, N.C.) will hold seven Sand & Finish classes in 2018.December 18, 2017TechniquesAsk and Ye Shall Receive: Videos of a Floor Grooving JigJoseph Statti grooves flooring as his father did before him, and his grandfather before him ... see the videos he shared for grooving wood flooring using a specialty tool and jig.December 18, 2017NewsEPA Withdraws Formaldehyde Emissions Direct RuleThe Environmental Protection Agency withdrew the direct final rule regarding formaldehyde emission standards for composite wood products on Dec. 8 because the agency wants to consider adverse public comments submitted during the comment period that ended Nov. 9.December 18, 2017NewsGreenpeace: Countries Importing Wood From Leader of Brazilian MassacreMonths after a “death squad” tortured and killed people in Mato Grosso, Brazil, deep in the Amazon Rainforest, the person authorities believe ordered the killing, lumber company owner Valdelir Joao de Souza, is still at large and, according to a report from Greenpeace, exporting wood to a number of developing nations.December 18, 2017NewsMohawk CEO Inducted to WFCA Hall of FameMohawk Industries (Dalton, Ga.) CEO Jeffrey Lorberbaum was named to the World Floor Covering Association Hall of Fame and will be inducted during a ceremony Jan. 31 at The International Surface Event in Las Vegas.December 13, 2017New ProductsHavwoods USA’s Hand Grade CollectionHavwoods USA’s Hand Grade Collection features prefinished boards up to 13 feet long and 1½ feet wide. The collection comes with a 6-mm wear layer of European oak and micro-beveled or round edges. The products are Cradle-to-Cradle- and FSC-certified. havwoodsusa.comDecember 12, 2017NewsWFB Briefs: Armstrong Website UpdatesArmstrong Flooring (Lancaster, Pa.) updated its website with improved features for homeowners. It features new articles, question-and-answer pages and products, as well as an improved Floor Finder recommendation system.December 12, 2017NewsCali Bamboo Appoints Doug Jackson PresidentCali Bamboo (San Diego, Calif.) appointed Doug Jackson president on Nov. 22.December 12, 2017NewsMaxwell Sister Company Ouachita Buys Lico RipperOuachita, the Warren, Ark.-based sister company to Maxwell Hardwood Flooring (Monticello, Ark.), purchased a LICO Ripping System to streamline the manufacturer’s ripped lumber processing capabilities.December 12, 2017NewsIndonesia to Resume Log Exports Despite ConcernsIndonesia will resume exports of plantation logs after the reported volume of logs produced was more than the domestic industry could absorb, according to Fordaq.December 12, 2017Previous PagePage 337 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
