WFB EditorsNewsEU Imports of Tropical Wood Flooring Down 7 Percent in Q1European Union imports of wood flooring from the tropics decreased 7 percent to 9,900 metric tons in the first quarter of 2017, continuing an 18 percent year-over-year decline reported in 2016, according to Fordaq.July 17, 2017NewsRubio Monocoat Schedules Four Demos July 19–21Rubio Monocoat USA LLC (Oxnard, Calif.) will hold four product demonstrations at PC Hardwood locations in the New York metro area between July 19–21.July 17, 2017NewsSound Seal Acquires The Proudfoot CompanySound Seal (Agawam, Mass.), a manufacturer of acoustical and noise control products for flooring, acquired The Proudfoot Company (Monroe, Conn.), a manufacturer of acoustic solutions for concrete.July 17, 2017NewsWFCA, Abbey Carpet Co. Partner to Resolve Flooring Industry IssuesThe World Floor Covering Association has partnered with Abbey Carpet Co., comprised of 800 floor covering showrooms across the continent, to work on improving the business environment for flooring retailers.July 17, 2017NewsSponsored Video: Bona Atomic AdventureYou deserve a vacation. Snap a picture for a chance win a $10,000 extreme adventure of your dreams! Find when the Bona Atomic Man is in your city: www.bona.com/atomicadventure.July 17, 2017NewsIWPA Adds Another Date for Due Care Training ProgramThe International Wood Products Association added another date for its due care training program, “Seeing the Forest and the Trees:” Aug. 30 in Bend, Indiana.July 17, 2017NewsSponsored Video: Bona Sealer and Finish SystemSome things are better together. Introducing the Bona Sealer and Finish System; the world's best protection for hardwood floors.July 12, 2017NewsHorizon Forest Products Hosts Chinese Timber DelegatesHorizon Forest Products (Raleigh, N.C.) on July 5 hosted a delegation from the China Timber and Wood Products Distribution Association as part of a trade mission organized by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.July 12, 2017NewsBona US Ranked Among Top 10 Places to Work in DenverBona US (Aurora, Colo.) was ranked among the top 10 best places to work by the Denver Business Journal in the large company category.July 12, 2017NewsFestool Moves Guide Rail Production to U.S.Festool moved production of its FS Guide Rails—aluminum tracks that work with Festool track saws, routers and jigsaws—from Europe to its North American headquarters in Lebanon, Ind., on July 11.July 12, 2017Previous PagePage 378 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 ContentMisconceptions About Film-Forming Wood Floor Finishes
