HF Briefs: Used Nailer, Hummel, More Available; Minn. Floor Position

May 4, 2016

A used Husky pneumatic flooring nailer and stapler is for sale in Georgia. See more details in the HF Classifieds.

A Minneapolis-based hardwood flooring company is looking for an installer and finisher. For more information, view the ad in the HF Classifieds.

A seller in Arizona has a “total setup” of used equipment for sale, including a Lägler Hummel, Galaxy BD12 Sander, Senco pneumatic nailer and various accessories and parts, among other items. See the full list in the HF Classifieds.

Hickman Lumber President Larry Hickman

In Memoriam: Hickman Lumber President Larry Hickman

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Single-Family Housing Starts Hit Lowest Rate Since July 2024

Pallmann Appoints Matt Crawford Regional Manager

Houzz Report: 1 in 3 Construction Pros are Using AI in Their Businesses

In Memoriam: Hickman Lumber President Larry Hickman

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

Hickman Lumber President Larry Hickman

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Single-Family Housing Starts Hit Lowest Rate Since July 2024

Single-family housing starts decreased 4.6% from May to June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 883,000 units—the lowest rate since July 2024.

Pallmann Appoints Matt Crawford Regional Manager

Pallmann appointed Matt Crawford its regional manager to oversee sales in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Missouri.

Houzz Report: 1 in 3 Construction Pros are Using AI in Their Businesses

More than 1 in 3 construction professionals are using AI in their businesses, according to Houzz’s 2025 U.S. State of AI in Construction and Design Report.

Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association to Host Shop Tour in August

The Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association will host a shop tour at its Purcellville, Va., location Aug. 21–22.

Builder Confidence Up One Point in July

Builder confidence for newly built single-family homes increased to 33 in July, up one point from June, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.

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.

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.

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.

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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