WFB EditorsNewsDanzer Spares More Than 1,000 Truckloads of Logs With Deck Layer ProgramSince starting a program for making lamellas for the engineered flooring industry in 2014, Danzer (Darlington, Pa.), a sliced wood producer, has saved more than 1,000 truckloads of logs from becoming saw dust, according to the company’s 2016 Sustainability Report.July 3, 2017New ProductsSenco’s WhisperGrip subfloor nailsSenco’s WhisperGrip subfloor nails features a patented “step-ring” design developed to better grip subfloor and sheathing material, maximize holding power, reduce squeaks and eliminate callbacks, the company says. They are available in 2-, 2 3/8- and 2½-inch sizes. www.senco.comJune 28, 2017NewsWFB Briefs: Cali Bamboo Sales Job; Innovations4Flooring WebsiteCali Bamboo is hiring a territory sales representative to cover New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. See the WFB Classifieds for more information.June 28, 2017NewsPending Home Sales Index Decreases for Second Straight MonthMay’s Pending Home Sales Index decreased 0.8 percent to a level of 108.5 from 109.4 in April, and is 1.7 percent down year-over-year, the second straight month of annual declines and the most recent consecutive decline since November and December 2016, according to the National Association of Realtors.June 28, 2017NewsHome Prices Gain 5.5 Percent in AprilHome prices in April gained 5.5 percent year-over-year, little changed from an annual gain of 5.6 percent in March, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index.June 28, 2017NewsBostik Becomes Official Partner for Tour de FranceBostik Inc. (Wauwatosa, Wis.) has upgraded its sponsorship level from official supplier to official partner of the Tour de France, a 21-stage cycling competition.June 28, 2017NewsSponsored Video: Bona DriFast Stain CollectionsBona's DriFast Stain Collections offer contractors, designer and homeowners a unique and stylish way to choose the perfect stain color for any environment. Visit Bona.com for more information.June 26, 2017New ProductsDeWalt updated its line of construction saw blades,DeWalt updated its line of construction saw blades, eliminating the yellow rim on the blades to show off the “ultra-sharp, construction-grade carbide” construction, the company says. The line’s 7¼-inch blades also have a thinner plate designed to cut with less force.www.dewalt.comJune 26, 2017NewsWFB Briefs: HFS Premium Launches WebsiteHFS Premium (Markham, Ontario) has launched a website at hfspremium.com. The site features a blog and gallery of HFS products.June 26, 2017NewsPallmann to Distribute Through First Atlanta FlooringFirst Atlanta Flooring (Lawrenceville, Ga.) now distributes the Hardwood Complete range of product from Pallmann (Aurora, Colo.).June 26, 2017Previous PagePage 383 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
