WFB EditorsNewsPPG Makes Another Offer for AkzoNobelPPG Industries (Greensboro, N.C.) on April 24 offered to buy Akzo Nobel NV, based in Amsterdam, for $28.8 billion.April 26, 2017News3M Sees Profit Increase 3 Percent in Q1 20173M (Saint Paul, Minn.) reported a profit of $1.32 billion in the first quarter of 2017, a 3.1 percent increase compared with a profit of $1.28 billion in the first quarter of 2016.April 26, 2017NewsKährs Partners With Södra for Oak LogsKährs Group (Altamonte Springs, Fla.) signed a multi-year sales contract with Södra for oak logs it will use to manufacture wood flooring.April 26, 2017NewsPeruvian Illegal Logging Continues Despite U.S. AttemptsDespite the United States’ efforts—including millions in aid—Peru is “backsliding” on its fight against illegal logging, an Associated Press investigation discovered.April 26, 2017NewsMohawk’s Drastic Reduction in Water UseMohawk Industries (Calhoun, Ga.) has reduced its water usage by 277 million gallons since 2015, according to its 2016 Sustainability Report, released April 24.April 26, 2017NewsEPA to Host Public Meetings on Formaldehye and RRP RuleThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive order on enforcing the regulatory agenda, will host two public meetings to learn from people impacted by the regulations.April 26, 2017News39 States Show Year-Over-Year Construction Job Gain in MarchBetween March 2016 and March 2017, 39 states added construction jobs, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.April 26, 2017NewsFCICA to Host Ergonomic Hazards for Flooring Installation WebinarFCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, will present a webinar about installation ergonomics for members and non-members at 11 a.m. EST on May 18.April 26, 2017New ProductsBullet Tools' Paladin Hardwood CutterBullet Tools' Paladin Hardwood Cutter cuts hardwood using an air-over-hydraulic system and includes a unique fence that supports the floor groove to prevent fracture. It is designed to cut through planks up to 6 inches wide, as well as through exotic wood with Janka hardness ratings up to 2,000 pounds. It works with hardwood, engineered wood, laminate flooring, luxury vinyl tile/plank and other products.www.bullettools.comApril 21, 2017NewsWFB Briefs: Installers Wanted; Portland Company Seeks JourneymanEko Flooring and Woodwork is looking for installers, sanders and finishers. See the WFB Classifieds for more information.April 21, 2017Previous PagePage 401 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 Content3 Things to Do in Uncertain Financial Times
