WFB EditorsNewsVälinge Parent Company Becomes Europe’s Largest Oak Veneer ProducerPervanovo Invest AB (Viken, Sweden) announced its acquisition of Spacva d.d., one of the largest manufacturers of oak veneers in Croatia. As a result of the purchase, Pervanovo, the parent company of Välinge Innovation, became the largest manufacturer of FSC-certified oak veneers for the flooring and furniture industry in Europe, with a production exceeding 20 million square meters.June 7, 2021NewsSee the Winning Caption for ‘Strange Sander’ PictureWe asked you to submit your caption suggestions for this photo, and our online readers voted. Congratulations to winner Cameron Bledsoe of Visalia, Calif.-based Franeys Carpet One Floor and Home. Aside from fame and notoriety, Bledsoe will receive a Wood Floor Business T-shirt. Other favorite captions included:June 7, 2021NewsSponsored: New Bostik Pro™ Mobile AppCheck out the new Bostik Pro™ mobile app, built for the time-constrained contractor to efficiently get product information, technical data, and how-to videos needed on the job site or wherever you may be. Bostik Pro™ is available for free on both iOS and Android platforms: https://wfbmag.co/3p9GXo4June 7, 2021NewsApril Construction Employment Above Pre-Pandemic Levels in 61% of MetrosConstruction employment rates rose above February 2020 levels in 217—or 61%—of metro areas in April, and remained stagnant in another 34 metro areas, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. However, 30% of metro areas—107—saw construction employment declines in April compared with February 2020.June 2, 2021NewsHere’s What New Housing Looked Like in 2020The U.S. Census Bureau released a list of characteristics of houses built in 2020, providing a snapshot of the housing construction market during the unprecedented year.June 2, 2021NewsFinnish Plywood Company Funds ‘World’s First Wooden Satellite’As if plywood wasn’t hard enough to come by these days, now some of it is headed for space.June 2, 2021NewsConstruction Spending Inches Up 0.2% in AprilConstruction spending increased 0.2% in April to $1.52 trillion, the U.S. Census Bureau reports. Compared with April 2020, when pandemic-induced lockdowns were in full swing, construction spending increased 9.8%.June 2, 2021NewsWagner Meters Offers Free Moisture Testing WebinarWagner Meters (Rogue River, Ore.) is offering a free hour-long educational webinar on moisture testing.June 2, 2021NewsWFB Briefs: Beasley Auctions Solid Flooring Equipment; FSC President Steps Down; New Addition to Kährs BoardBeasley Flooring Products (Macon, Ga.) is auctioning off older solid flooring manufacturing equipment from its Melbourne, Ark., facility. The equipment was used when Mohawk operated the facility before selling it to Beasley in late 2019. Beasley never used the solid flooring equipment following the purchase, according to the company. Beasley will continue to manufacture engineered hardwood flooring products in partnership with Mohawk at the facility.June 2, 2021NewsValue of U.S. Hardwood Flooring Exports in China Increased 22%The value of American hardwood flooring exports in China increased 22% year-over-year to $1.96 million in 2020, ITTO reports.June 2, 2021Previous PagePage 76 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
