WFB EditorsNewsAmerican Coatings Association Conference Calls for PresentationsThe American Coatings Conference, has announced a call for papers to be presented during the event, which will be held April 9–11, 2018, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.July 31, 2017NewsDaniel Antes Wins Award for 1,220-Piece MedallionJuly 27, 2017NewsMohawk Industries Reports Highest Sales in History in Q2Mohawk Industries reported a second quarter profit of $261.75 million, a 2.2 percent increase compared with its profit of $256.11 million in the second quarter of 2016, according to the company’s financial filing with the SEC.July 27, 2017NewsBrazil Proposes Opening 860,000 Acres of Protected Forest to LoggingThe Brazil Environment Ministry has proposed a bill that would open 860,000 acres of protected forests in the Amazon to logging, mining and agricultural uses, according to ABC News.July 27, 2017NewsHouse with Armstrong Flooring Wins Golden Nugget AwardThe Best Net Zero Energy Home Design Gold Nugget award-winning home featured a wood floor from Armstrong Flooring (Lancaster, Pa.).July 27, 2017NewsOEM Manufacturer Delta Hardwood Launches Flooring BrandAfter producing private-label flooring for more than a decade, Delta Hardwood Flooring Inc. (Boonville, N.Y.) has launched its own brand of wood flooring, Eagle Bay Hardwood Flooring.July 27, 2017NewsSaint-Gobain Acquires Tekbond in BrazilSaint-Gobain, parent company of Norton Abrasives, has acquired TekBond, a Brazil-based manufacturer of adhesives in the construction and automotive industries.July 27, 2017NewsWFB Briefs: Sales Agents Wanted; Rubio Monocoat DemosSales agents are wanted to promote flooring lines in areas in Texas. See the WFB Classifieds for more information.July 26, 2017NewsNew-Home Sales Move Slightly Upward in JuneSales of new single-family houses in June were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 610,000, a 0.8 percent increase compared with the May rate of 605,000 and a 9.1 percent increase compared with the June 2016 rate of 559,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.July 26, 2017NewsFCICA Awards Bruce Newbrough Scholarship to James MacDonald IIJuly 26, 2017Previous PagePage 374 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 ContentSawdust in Our Veins
