WFB EditorsNewsReport: Australia Might Weaken Illegal Logging LawsAustralia imports about $6.12 billion of wood products annually, and up to $604.08 million of that carries some risk of being illegally logged, according to the country’s Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, but the country is considering changes to its wood products import rules that would weaken regulations, The Conversation, a source of news from academics and researchers, said.November 20, 2017NewsBuilder Confidence Hits Eight-Month High in NovemberBuilder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes in November grew two points to a level of 70 on the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index and was the highest level since March and second highest since July 2005.November 20, 2017NewsMiltec Hires Natalie Fisher as Shipping and Receiving SupervisorNovember 20, 2017NewsA CNC Machine, But Handheld and Easy to UseNovember 20, 2017NewsAnderson Hardwood Floors Merges With Tuftex CarpetsAnderson Hardwood Floors (Dalton, Ga.) will merge with Tuftex Carpets of California (Santa Fe Springs, Calif.) to become Anderson Tuftex, effective Jan. 1, 2018.November 15, 2017New ProductsFloorSwitch’s appFloorSwitch’s app is a flooring visualizer that uses augmented reality to detect edges in rooms automatically. This feature allows users to display various flooring products on their floor with little to no user input.floorswitch.comNovember 15, 2017NewsWFB Briefs: Lots of Used Equipment for SaleA seller in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan has various used equipment for sale, including an Alto 1600 dust containment system, EZ Floor drum sander, two Clarke vacuums and more than $5,000 worth of sandpaper and pads, among other items. See the WFB Classifieds for more information.November 15, 2017NewsCommerce Department Finalizes Antidumping Margins for Chinese PlywoodThe Commerce Department announced antidumping margins of 183.36 percent and countervailing duties of 22.98–194.90 percent on Chinese firms exporting hardwood plywood to the United States.November 15, 2017NewsHaines, Belknap to Share Seats on Board of DirectorsAs part of a recent agreement between the two companies, J.J. Haines and Company (Glen Burnie, Md.) and Belknap White Group (Mansfield, Mass.) will each hold a seat on one another’s board of directors.November 15, 2017NewsINSTALL, FCICA Accepting Applications for Installation Manager ProgramINSTALL and the FCICA will now accept applications for the 2017 INSTALL Certified Installation Manager Program Scholarship.November 15, 2017Previous PagePage 344 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
