WFB EditorsNewsMalaysian Forest Corporation Using Drones to Manage ForestsThe Sarawak Forest Corporation, a forest conservation organization in Malaysia, announced an increase in its drone fleet to help manage forest health, inventory and logging enforcement, according to The Star.October 11, 2017NewsReal Antique Wood Plans Free Demonstration DayThe award-winning team at Real Antique Wood (Irvington, N.J.) will give tours of the sawmill where they manufacture hardwood flooring and other wood products from antique reclaimed barn wood on Oct. 21 from 7 a.m.–3 p.m. as part of its first annual Demonstration Day.October 11, 2017NewsPeruvian Wood Product Exports Down 7 PercentPeruvian wood product exports totaled $58.1 million in May, a 7 percent decrease compared with the $62.5 million exported in May 2016, according to the most recent data from the Association of Exporters.October 11, 2017NewsHorizon Forest Products Marks 25 Years in BusinessFor Horizon Forest Products (Raleigh, N.C.), 2017 marks its 25th year in business.October 11, 2017NewsSeptember Canadian Housing Starts Fell for First Time in Eight MonthsThe six-month moving average of Canadian housing starts in September was 214,821 units, a 2.6 percent decrease compared with 220,573 units in August, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.October 11, 2017NewsINSTALL Plans Six Contractor Offices in the Southern U.S. in 2018The International Standards and Training Alliance of Floorcovering Professionals is expanding into the Southern United States with plans for at least six contractor offices in 2018.October 11, 2017NewsWood Floor Pro Among Victims in Las Vegas ShootingLisa Patterson, who ran Robert Patterson Hardwood Floors with her husband, Bob Patterson, was one of the 58 people killed during the shooting in Las Vegas on Oct. 1.October 11, 2017New ProductsSkilsaw’s 10-inch heavy duty worm drive table sawSkilsaw’s 10-inch heavy duty worm drive table saw features a 3 5/8-inch depth of cut and a 30½-inch rip capacity. Its precision rack-and-pinion fence system was incorporated to allow smooth fence adjustments for exact cuts.www.skilsaw.comOctober 9, 2017NewsEcore Rallies Company for Hurricane ReliefEcore International (Lancaster, Pa.) gave a donation to the American Red Cross immediately after Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, and it also launched a companywide effort to boost the company’s support for victims.October 9, 2017NewsSeptember Construction Employment Largest Since October 2008Construction employment totaled 6.91 million in September, the largest amount since October 2008 and an increase of 2.7 percent compared with construction employment of 6.72 million in September 2016, according to The Associated General Contractors of America.October 9, 2017Previous PagePage 354 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
