HF Briefs: Michelman Acquires Licomer

Nov 16, 2011

Michelman (Cincinnati) has acquired Clariant's European-based Licomer business, including the Licomer line of floor polish additives, associated intellectual property, equipment and assets.

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Festool Releases MB 40 Portable Drilling Attachment

September 10, 2025

Meet the MFMA: Setting the Gold Standard in Sports Flooring

Meet the MFMA: Setting the Gold Standard in Sports Flooring

Small Business Optimism Rose 0.5 Points in August

Cali Hires Jim Curtin as New East Coast VP

Gundlach Tools Buys Ceno USA

Festool Releases MB 40 Portable Drilling Attachment

Festool’s MB 40 Portable Drilling Attachment is designed to guide straight, 90-degree drilling, regardless of the surface.

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Small Business Optimism Rose 0.5 Points in August

Small business optimism rose 0.5 points in August to 100.8, above the 51-year average of 98, according to the National Federation of Independent Business’ Small Business Optimism Index report.

Cali Hires Jim Curtin as New East Coast VP

Cali (Encinitas, Calif.) appointed Jim Curtin to vice president of dealer sales to focus on the Eastern U.S. market.

Gundlach Tools Buys Ceno USA

Gundlach Tools (Belleville, Ill.) acquired floor prep and finish equipment company Ceno USA (Houston).

Natura Onecoat Releases Wood Stain Oil 2K

Natura Onecoat’s Wood Stain Oil 2K is a high-performance, two-component hardwax oil that delivers a natural matte finish and long-lasting protection for all interior wood surfaces in a single coat, the company says.

Festool to Host Sanding Tool Demos Throughout the Fall

Festool is hosting sanding solution demos Sept. 15–Dec. 12 as part of its “100 Years of Innovation” celebration.

FCITS Holds Inaugural Industry Advisory Board

Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Services held its inaugural industry advisory board meeting on Sept. 4, with the goal of elevating industry standards.

Construction Quit Rate Hits Nine-Year Low

The number of open construction sector jobs increased from 242,000 in June to 306,000 in July, and up from 229,000 in July 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.

Construction Employment Falls for Third Straight Month in August

The construction industry lost 7,000 jobs from July to August, marking the third consecutive month of job losses in the industry, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Saroyan Hardwoods Hires Kendra Griffin as Chief Marketing Officer

Saroyan Hardwoods (Huntington Park, Calif.) hired Kendra Griffin as its chief marketing officer, responsible for leading all marketing initiatives and driving the progressive rebrand of the company.

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Newborn Brothers Releases Flip'N'Spread Adhesive Applicator

Newborn Brothers Co. Inc.’s Flip'N'Spread is a multi-bead nozzle and spreader head able to apply adhesive in 4-, 8-, and 12-inch widths while standing.

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WFB Briefs: International Builders’ Show Registration Open, Mohawk Presents Smart Home to Army Sergeant

Registration is open for the National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders’ Show Feb. 17–19, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. Registration is free for NAHB members and $75 for non-members.

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