WFB EditorsNewsShocking: Contractor Marks Stair Risers With Electric CurrentNovember 22, 2017NewsBuildDirect to Hire Firm to Help Sell Company or Raise CapitalBuildDirect (Vancouver, British Columbia) announced it would hire Canaccord Genuity Corp. investment bank to help facilitate a sale or raise investment capital in the wake of its filing for creditor protection in late October, according to the Globe and Mail.November 22, 2017NewsLowe’s Boosts Q3 Profit by 130 PercentLowe’s (Mooresville, N.C.) reported a third-quarter profit of $872 million, a 130 percent increase compared with its profit in the third quarter of 2016 of $379 million, according to the company’s financial filing.November 22, 2017NewsMohawk to Acquire Flooring Company Serving AustraliaMohawk Industries (Calhoun, Ga.) will acquire Godfrey Hirst Group, a leading flooring company in Australia and New Zealand, during the first half of 2018.November 22, 2017NewsWatch: Robbins Releases Centennial Anniversary VideoRobbins Sports Surfaces (Cincinnati) is celebrating its 100th anniversary of its manufacturing plant in White Lake, Wis., and has released a video to commemorate the occasion.November 22, 2017NewsA Letter From Retiring Shaw Industries President Randy MerrittNovember 22, 2017NewsSix Asian Countries Take Steps to Keep Out Illegal WoodSix Asian countries over the past year have been working on import regulations to keep illegally logged wood out of their markets, according to Eco-Business.November 22, 2017NewsEIA: Suspend Trade of Rosewood From NigeriaThe Environmental Investigative Agency recommended suspending trade of protected wood species from Nigeria in its latest report, “The Rosewood Racket: China’s Billion Dollar Illegal Timber Trade and the Devastation of Nigeria’s Forests,” about the increasing trade in illegally logged timber between the African country and manufacturers in China.November 22, 2017Tools + EquipmentTool Reviews: Cordless Circular Saw, Cordless Orbital, MoreThree wood flooring pros review new products in the industry, including a cordless track saw, a cordless orbital sander and work pants.November 21, 2017ManagementWhat Decision Would You Change in Your Wood Flooring Career?Wood flooring pros share what one decision they would change in their wood flooring careers.November 21, 2017Previous PagePage 342 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
