HF Briefs: QEP Launches HISCO Site; New Job Postings

Jul 10, 2013

QEP Co. Inc. has launched a new HISCO-branded website, filled with information on the recently acquired line of professional-grade HISCO hand tools as well as a downloadable product catalog. The website is www.hisco-okc.com.

A licensed floor contractor with 24 years of experience is looking for subcontracting opportunities to install, sand and finish in the Maryland area, and Timbermate Group (Upland, Calif.) is hiring experienced independent sales reps in various locations; for more information, see the HF Classifieds.

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Larry Hickman, President of Allegheny Mountain Hardwood Flooring and Hickman Lumber Co., passed away July 17. He was 88 years old.

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European Commission Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Wood Flooring Imports

The European Commission imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of engineered wood flooring from China.

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Inflation Reaches Four-Month High as Tariffs Take Hold

Inflation rose to a four-month high in June as consumer prices began to reflect the impact of the tariff policies, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders.

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Bruce Unfinished Hardwood Flooring Earns NOFMA Certification

AHF Products’ Bruce brand unfinished solid and engineered hardwood flooring earned the National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association certification for meeting industry standards for grading, milling, moisture content and manufacturing consistency.

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NAHB: Smaller Home Lots are Becoming the Norm

Two out of three newly built, speculative single-family homes were sold on lots of 9,000 square feet or less, while 40% were on lots under 7,000 square feet, showing a record-high share of smaller lots in 2024, according to an analysis by the National Association of Home Builders.

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Cyncly Appoints Paul Struthers Chief Revenue Officer

Cyncly, the software and content solutions provider for the flooring industry, appointed Paul Struthers as its chief revenue officer.

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