WFB EditorsNewsAacer Flooring Offers Cash Incentive for Employees to VaccinateAacer Flooring (Peshtigo, Wis.) Owner Jerry Ort, who also owns Tigerton Lumber and Wittenburg Hardwoods, is offering a $300 incentive for employees who already are vaccinated or get vaccinated.September 1, 2021NewsNeoCon 2021 Venue Will Require Proof of Vaccination or Negative COVID TestNeoCon, a leading trade show for the commercial design industry, will require proof of COVID vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours of the show in order to attend, per the safety guidelines implemented by Chicago’s Merchandise Mart venue.September 1, 2021NewsCommercial Flooring Company to Pay $1.2M Fine for Bid Rigging SchemeMr. David’s Flooring International, a Chicago-based commercial flooring contractor, pleaded guilty to charges for its involvement in a long-running bid rigging scheme, agreeing to pay a fine of at least $1.2 million, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.September 1, 2021NewsConstruction Employment Rises in 268 of 358 Metro AreasConstruction employment increased in 268 of 358 metro areas between July 2020 and July 2021, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.September 1, 2021NewsHome Prices Set Record with 18.6% SurgeHome prices broke yet another record with an 18.6% year-over-year surge in June, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices.September 1, 2021NewsWFB Briefs: Value of Tropical Flooring Up 15% in EU; Horizon Hires Graphic DesignerThe import value of tropical wood flooring in the European Union was $33 million in the first six months of 2021, a 15% increase compared with the same period in 2020, according to ITTO. The value was 5% higher than the first six months of 2019.September 1, 2021NewsReaders Answer: What Scares the Pants Off a Wood Floor Pro?We asked WFB followers on Facebook and Instagram to tell us what scares the pants off of every wood floor pro. See their responses below ... if you dare.August 30, 2021New ProductsMakita Releases Dry Dust ExtractorMakita’s Dry Dust Extractor/Vacuum features up to 100 minutes of continuous run time on its standard setting and 42 minutes on its high setting. It has a brushless motor that runs on two 18-volt LXT 5.0-Ah batteries. Its larger rubber bumper helps prevent damage to the work environment, the company says.makitatools.comAugust 30, 2021NewsNew ‘All Things Wood Floor’ Episode: Insights On Adhesives with Stauf’s David FordThe latest All Things Wood Floor podcast is all about adhesives, as host Stephen Diggins chats with David Ford, VP of sales and marketing at Stauf Adhesives.August 30, 2021NewsContractor Killed After Alleged Pricing Dispute with HomeownerA contractor was shot and killed in Spanaway, Wash., after an argument with a homeowner over pricing, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department reported.August 30, 2021Previous PagePage 61 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 DecksManagementHow We Transitioned to a Second-Generation Family BusinessSponsor ContentLOBA 2K Contact – Dustless Recoating of Existing Floor Coverings
