WFB EditorsNewsConstruction Ranks Second-Highest in PPP Loans in 2021Construction firms have received the second-highest amount of Paycheck Protection Program funds in 2021 so far, according to the Small Business Administration.February 17, 2021News3M Pledges $1B to Achieve Carbon Neutrality By 20503M (St. Paul, Minn.) announced plans to invest approximately $1 billion over the next 20 years to achieve 100% carbon neutrality by 2050, improve water quality and decrease water usage at its facilities by 25%.February 17, 2021NewsWFB Briefs: Mannington Sells Manufacturing Facility for $1M; Used Sanding Machines for SaleMannington Mills (Salem, N.J.) completed the sale of its High Point, N.C., wood floor manufacturing facility, the Winston-Salem Journal reports. The 172,000-square-foot facility was sold for $1 million to a High Point group, according to a deeds filing.February 15, 2021NewsMohawk Reaches Highest-Ever Quarterly Sales in Q4 2020Mohawk Industries’ (Calhoun, Ga.) net sales increased 9.0% in the fourth quarter of 2020 to $2.6 billion—the highest-ever quarterly sales in the company’s history, according to Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lorberbaum.February 15, 2021NewsAll Metro Areas See Home Prices Rise in Q4 2020All metro areas reported home price increases in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to the National Association of Realtors.February 15, 2021New ProductsMonarch Plank Debuts New World CollectionMonarch Plank’s New World collection features ⅝-inch-thick flooring with a 4-mm, sandable top layer and a 5-foot average length. The collection offers 5-inch and 7-inch width options available in white oak, red oak, maple, hickory and walnut.monarchplank.comFebruary 15, 2021NewsHistoric Gym Flooring Piece Salvaged, Restored as TableThe original 1950s gym floor was rediscovered under two layers of flooring in 2008.February 15, 2021NewsNYC Building Inspector Charged in Bribery SchemeA New York City building inspector has been charged with accepting a bribe from a construction company in exchange for not issuing a fine in connection with a stop work order.February 15, 2021NewsYour Turn: Choose The Best Wood Floor of 2021February 15, 2021Finish2021 Adhesives, Applicators, Fillers + Finishes Product FocusThe following is an overview of adhesives, applicators, fillers and finishes available today, featuring advertisers from the February/March issue of Wood Floor Business.February 12, 2021Previous PagePage 99 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 ContentIs the 'Upgrade' from 1K to 2K Finish Worth It?
