WFB EditorsNew ProductsSkilsaw’s 13-amp reciprocating saw with Buzzkill technologySkilsaw’s 13-amp reciprocating saw with Buzzkill technology features a patented full-frame counterbalance that suppresses vibration up to 35 percent more than the competition, the company says. skilsaw.comNovember 8, 2017NewsAmerican Sanders Plans NYC Sand & Finish Class in JanuaryAmerican Sanders (Sparta, N.C.) will host a Sand & Finish class Jan. 30–Feb. 1 in New York.November 8, 2017NewsWFB Briefs: Floor Pro Wanted in IllinoisA wood flooring professional is wanted at a company in Downers Grove, Ill. See the WFB Classifieds for more information.November 8, 2017NewsGalleher Owners Sell Majority Stake; Will Now Pursue AcquisitionsThe owners of Galleher Corporation (Santa Fe Spring, Calif.) sold a majority stake in the company to private equity firm Quad-C Management (Charlottesville, Va.) for an undisclosed sum. The deal closed Oct. 31.November 8, 2017NewsU.S. Home Prices Show 7 Percent Annual Gain in SeptemberHome prices across the United States showed a 7 percent year-over-year gain in September and increased 0.9 percent month-over-month, according to the CoreLogic Home Price Index.November 8, 2017NewsStudy: 81 Percent of Construction Pros Would Leave Their JobThe majority—81 percent—of construction pros surveyed by Hays US said they would consider leaving their current job position, though the survey notes that number is similar across the U.S. workforce.November 8, 2017NewsBostik Acquires Floor Covering Adhesive Manufacturer XL BrandsBostik Inc. (Wauwatosa, Wis.) acquired floor covering adhesive manufacturer XL Brands (Dalton, Ga.).November 8, 2017NewsArmstrong Flooring’s Wood Flooring Business Loses $38.6 Million in Q3Armstrong Flooring (Lancaster, Pa.) reported a loss of $38.6 million within its wood flooring business segment, a significant decrease compared with an operating income of $4.3 million in the third quarter of 2016.November 6, 2017NewsCommerce Department Ups Countervailing Duties on Chinese PlywoodCountervailing duties imposed in April by the Commerce Department on Chinese plywood producers were increased to a range of 22.7 percent—194.62 percent, compared with the original range of 9.89 percent—111.09 percent.November 6, 2017New ProductsAmerican Sanders’ Epoch Rotary SanderAmerican Sanders’ Epoch Rotary Sander is a 16-inch machine with two speeds—175 rpm and 300 rpm. At the slower speed, the Epoch can be used as a traditional buffer, and at the higher speed, in combination with the Hydrasand, it acts as a passive planetary sander. It can sand within 3/8 inch from the wall, and it comes with a weight kit, flexible LED light and a dust port. americansanders.comNovember 6, 2017Previous PagePage 347 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 ContentMeet the MFMA: Setting the Gold Standard in Sports Flooring
