WFB EditorsNewsWoman Dies in Fire After Oily Rags Spontaneously CombustOne woman died in a house fire in Fort Collins, Colo., on Oct. 8, that officials now say was started after oily rags spontaneously combusted, according to CBS Denver.November 6, 2017NewsHorizon Forest Products Moves Gaby Martinez to Outside SalesHorizon Forest Products (Raleigh, N.C.) moved Gaby Martinez from inside sales to outside sales at its Houston branch.November 6, 2017NewsNominations Open for WFCA Gold Standard AwardsThe World Floor Covering Association is accepting nominations for its Gold Standard Awards, a contest to recognize outstanding WFCA retailer members.November 6, 2017News40 Markets Return or Exceed Normal Housing Activity in Q3Markets in 197 of 337 metro areas returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity in the third quarter of 2017, a net gain of 40 markets year-over-year, according to the National Association of Home Builders Leading Markets Index.November 6, 2017NewsConstruction Employment in October Highest Level in Nine YearsTotal construction employment increased by 11,000 jobs in October to 6.93 million, the highest number in nine years, according to The Associated General Contractors of America.November 6, 2017NewsBrazil Wood Production Fell 10 Percent in 2016The extraction of hardwood logs from natural forests in Brazil in 2016 was 406.12 million cubic meters, a drop of 6.5 percent from 434.37 million cubic meters in 2015, according to Fordaq.November 6, 2017NewsFloor and Décor Q3 Profit Increases More than 60 PercentFloor and Décor (Smyrna, Ga.) reported a third quarter profit of $23.26 million, an increase of 63.6 percent compared with a profit of $14.22 million in the third quarter of 2016.November 6, 2017New ProductsDeWalt’s 20V Max XR flooring staplerDeWalt’s 20V Max XR flooring stapler is battery-powered and shoots 18-gauge ¼-inch narrow staples from ½-1½ inches, which makes it ideal for installing solid and engineered wood flooring ranging in thickness from 3/8–5/8 inches, the company says.dewalt.comNovember 1, 2017NewsWFB Briefs: Ecore Smart Manufacturing Event; Rubio Demo Nov. 6Ecore (Lancaster, Pa.) offered a plant tour and educational seminar Oct. 31 as part of the MANTEC Smart Manufacturing Operational Excellence Series. The event showcased how Ecore drives profit and competitiveness in the industry.November 1, 2017NewsSeptember Construction Spending Holds SteadyConstruction spending in September was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,219.5 billion, a 0.3 percent increase compared with August’s rate of $1,216 billion and 2 percent above the September 2016 rate of $1,195.6 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.November 1, 2017Previous PagePage 348 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
