FloorDaily.net Radio Interviews

Jeff Krejsa Discusses Tarkett and Johnsonite's New Products and Programs at Surfaces

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:03:00 GMT

Jeff Krejsa, VP of Marketing for Tarkett and Johnsonite in North America, and Kemp Harr discuss the latest introductions from the world's largest producer of resilient products. Watch the interview to hear Jeff talk about Johnsonite's new Mainstreet retail display, Tarkett's new phthalate-free vinyl products and the company's ongoing Balanced Choice marketing approach.

Erin Valencich Designer Spokesperson for Quick Step at Surfaces 2012

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:01:00 GMT

Erin Valencich, Interior Designer and Spokesperson for Quick-Step, and Kemp Harr discuss the latest design focus in the residential remodel sector. Watch the interview to hear Erin's latest collaborations with Quick-Step—a leading brand in the laminate flooring business.

Clint Hubbard and Jamann Stepp From Home Legend at Surfaces 2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:11:00 GMT

Clint Hubbard, President and CEO; Jamann Stepp, VP of Sales; and Kemp Harr discuss Home Legend's year over year growth and new products for 2012. Watch the video to get more details on Home Legend's bamboo, cork, engineered hardwood, laminate and new LVT collection.

Mark Shannon of Crossville Discusses Surfaces 2012

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:58:00 GMT

Mark Shannon, Executive VP of Sales at Crossville, and Kemp Harr discuss Crossville's message at Surfaces 2012. Watch the video to see what makes Crossville successful and see what's new for 2012.

Mannington Mills Discusses New Products and Programs at Surfaces 2012

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:05:00 GMT

Mannington Mills' Kim Holm, President; Ed Duncan, VP of Marketing; Joe Amato, VP of Design and Kemp Harr discuss Mannington's optimism for 2012 and the highlights of their new product introductions. Watch the video to see more details about Mannington's new products and styling focus for 2012.

Ralph Boe From Beaulieu at Surfaces 2012

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:06:00 GMT

Ralph Boe, CEO of Beaulieu of America, and Kemp Harr, discuss Beaulieu's upbeat expectations for 2012, as well as some of the company's products that help distinguish Beaulieu in the marketplace. Watch the interview as Boe discusses some of Beaulieu's promising new products that were introduced at Surfaces.

Mara Villanueva-Heras Discusses Surfaces 2012 and Product Intros for Armstrong Residential

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:45:00 GMT

Mara Villanueva-Heras, Vice President of Marketing for Armstrong Residential, and Kemp Harr discuss Mara's perception of her first Surfaces Expo and Armstrong Residential's new product introductions for 2012.

Chris Davis Discusses Surfaces and WFCA Initiatives for 2012

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:22:00 GMT

Chris Davis, President and CEO of the World Floor Covering Association, and Kemp Harr discuss Surfaces attendance, the number of independent flooring retailers and some of the WFCA's initiatives for 2012.

Gary Cissell Gives an Update on Business at Nebraska Furniture Mart

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:39:00 GMT

Gary Cissell, Director of Flooring at Nebraska Furniture Mart, and Kemp Harr discuss current flooring sales at one of the Midwest's largest retailers. Recorded at Surfaces, listen as Gary talks about January sales and how they are up significantly from a year ago, partly due to pent up demand, as well as how store financing is helping drive sales, and how carpet sales seem to have turned around.

Eric Demaree Discusses the Highlights from Last Week's Carpet One Convention

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:55:00 GMT

Eric Demaree, President of Carpet One, and Kemp Harr, discuss the record attendance at last week's very upbeat meeting in Houston. Listen to the interview to hear Eric talk about three primary topics at the meeting, including proprietary brands, sustainable merchandising systems, and how retailers can grab the customer's attention through digital online marketing, effective prospecting, and having a presence in local communities they serve.

Jennifer Mendez Discusses an Expensive Proposed Law in Washington State

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:49:00 GMT

Jennifer Mendez, VP of Government Relations for CRI, and Kemp Harr discuss new legislation proposed in Washington State (senate bill 6341) that would cost the carpet industry millions of dollars in reclamation fees. Listen to the interview for more details.

Georgina Sikorski Discusses the Highlights from This Week's CARE Board Meeting

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:56:00 GMT

Georgina Sikorski, Executive Director for the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of this week's CARE board meeting. As part of this meeting, Werner Braun was elected board chairman. Listen to the interview to hear more details of key initiatives that CARE will focus on for the next five years. CARE's annual meeting is scheduled for April 25th to the 27th in San Diego, California.

Alex Jaurequi Discusses Why Mannington Commercial Comes to Domotex Every Year

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:37:00 GMT

Alex Jaurequi, VP of Commercial Carpet and International Sales, and Kemp Harr discuss why Mannington Commercial chooses to exhibit at Domotex in Hannover, Germany every year. Listen to the interview to hear who Alex meets with and why those customers buy Mannington's carpet.

Andreas Gruchow Discusses Highlights of the Domotex Show in Germany

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:07:00 GMT

Dr. Andreas Gruchow, Sr VP with Deutsche Messe, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of the Domotex Expo in Hannover, Germany. Domotex continues to be the largest international flooring show in the world, and it traditionally attracts over 40,000 attendees. Listen to the interview to hear how the show continues to evolve to attract more participation.

Scott Sandlin: Canadian Import Restrictions on Products Enhanced with Voluntary Prison Labor

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:36:00 GMT

Scott Sandlin, VP of Shaw's Hard Surface Business, and Kemp Harr discuss the Canadian import laws which prohibit the import of products that have been produced using prison labor--even if it is voluntary. Listen to the interview to hear Scott talk about how Shaw and Anderson are reacting to the discovery of these import restrictions.

Steve Sieracki Discusses the Highlights of Shaw's Winter Market Events

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:16:00 GMT

Steve Sierachi, VP of Residential Marketing with Shaw Industries, and Kemp Harr discuss Shaw's six winter market events which kick off this evening in Chicago. Listen to the interview to hear Steve talk about their anticipated increase in attendance, their show schedule and some of the product highlights for 2012.

Resource Commercial Flooring Network and The Mohawk Group Discuss New Alliance

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:19:00 GMT

Ron Lee, Executive Director with ReSource Commercial Flooring Network, Michel Vermette, senior vice president for commercial and international business with Mohawk, and Kemp Harr discuss the motivation behind the decision for ReSource and Mohawk to form an alliance. Listen to the interview to hear more details about this alliance and hear Ron and Michel talk about their outlook for 2012.

Invista Discusses the Launch of TruSoft, Stainmaster's New Ultrasoft Carpet Fiber

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:27:00 GMT

Steve Griffith and Gary Johnston, CMO and Director of Stainmaster Marketing (respectively) with Invista, and Kemp Harr discuss the latest ultra-soft fiber from Stainmaster that will be introduced at Surfaces this year. Listen to the interview to hear more details about its durability and the consumer promotion planned for this new carpet innovation.

Kermit Baker Discusses His Outlook for the Economy in 2012

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:11:00 GMT

Jan. 4, 2012 -- Kermit Baker, chief economist with the American Institute of Architects, and Kemp Harr discuss what may lie ahead this year for commercial and residential construction and remodeling. Listen to the interview to hear Baker talk about the slow upward trajectory of the economy and how he expects continued volatility this year.

Mannington's Tom Davis Discusses His Career in the Flooring Industry

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:52:00 GMT

Tom Davis, retiring President and CEO of Mannington Mills, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of his career in the flooring industry. Listen to the interview to hear Tom talk about the past and the future from his perspective as an industry leader.

Terry Gray Discusses NRF's Decision to Expand Tarkett Relationship

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:50:00 GMT

Terry Gray, senior vice president of marketing with NRF Distributing, and Kemp Harr discuss NRF's decision to expand their distribution partnership with Johnsonite and Tarkett. Listen to the interview to hear more about NRF and details about this decision.

Michael Martin Discusses the NWFAs New Prefinished Wood Flooring Standards

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:41:00 GMT

Michael Martin, CEO with the National Wood Flooring Association, and Kemp Harr discuss the new standard for factory finished solid wood flooring. Listen to the interview for more details.

Keith Campbell Discusses Mannington's Optimistic Outlook for 2012

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:03:00 GMT

Keith Campbell, Chairman of Mannington Mills, and Kemp Harr talk about Mannington's solid growth in the last year, and its continuing prospects for growth next year, even in this down economy. Listen as Campbell talks about the various product categories and how he's optimistic that pent up demand will help drive sales next year. He also talks about the pending change at CEO.

Scott Sandlin Discusses Anderson's Decision to Focus on Two Brands

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:19:00 GMT

December 13, 2011--Scott Sandlin, VP of Shaw's hard surfaces business, and Kemp Harr discuss Anderson's recent decision to focus on two core brands. Listen to the interview to hear Scott talk about Anderson's continued focus on their distribution partners and their new retail Preferred Partner program.

John Wells Discusses Ray Anderson's Vision and Carpet Tile's Rapid Growth

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:20:00 GMT

John Wells, President of Interface Americas, and Kemp Harr discuss Floor Focus' December article on Ray Anderson and some of his character traits that led to his visionary achievements. In addition, John and Kemp discuss carpet tile's marketshare growth, which has recently taken a leadership position versus broadloom in a few of the commercial vertical sectors. Listen to the interview for more details.

To read the article about Ray Anderson from the December issue of Floor Focus click here.

Onuora Ogbukagu Discusses the Highlights for Domotex in January

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:08:00 GMT

Onuora Ogbukagu, Spokesperson for Domotex Germany, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights for Domotex 2012--the largest flooring expo in the world. Listen to the interview to hear details about the wood flooring summit, the changes in the exhibit hall layout, and a few of the featured exhibitors for this annual show which is scheduled for January 14 to 17 in Hannover, Germany.

Amie Gilmore Discusses the Highlights for the Surfaces 2012 Expo

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:50:00 GMT

Amie Gilmore, Show Manager with Hanley Wood's Surfaces Expo, and Kemp Harr discuss the key exhibitors and anticipated attendance for Surfaces, which is scheduled for January 24-26 in Las Vegas. Listen to the interview to hear more details about the show overall, Designer Day, and the education classes that are being offered.

Joe Tuttolomondo Discusses XL Brands' Recent Expansion News

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:24:00 GMT

Joe Tuttolomondo, General Manager with XL Brands, and Kemp Harr discuss XL Brands' headquarter expansion in Dalton, Georgia. Listen to the interview to hear Joe talk about XL's growth, adhesive trends, and concrete moisture issues in the commercial flooring market.

Kent Clauson Discusses Mohawk's Recent Smartstrand Satisfaction Research

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:13:00 GMT

Kent Clauson, VP of Brands with Mohawk, and Kemp Harr discuss several of the research projects that he has conducted to streamline Mohawk's brand message. Listen to the interview to hear about the Smartstrand consumer satisfaction research and about Mohawk's new market optimization tool for dealers.

Tom Lape Discusses the Highlights of Mohawk's Aligned Dealer Convention

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:46:00 GMT

Tom Lape, President of Mohawk's Residential and Commercial Carpet Business, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of Mohawk's Floorscapes and Colorcenter aligned dealer convention held last week in Nashville. Listen to the interview to hear Tom talk about some of the new products and programs as well as the business outlook for 2012.

Greg Waleke Discusses Redi Carpet's 30 Years of Growth

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:30:00 GMT

Greg Waleke, CEO of Redi Carpet, the largest multi-family flooring contractor in the country, and Kemp Harr, discuss the 30th anniversary of the firm and what has enabled the company to become so successful. Listen to the interview to learn why the firm has focused on the replacement business and intentionally avoided the builder market.

Beth Shoshan with Bentley Prince Street Discusses the ID Best of Year Awards in NYC Tonight

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:55:00 GMT

Beth Shoshan, RVP for Bentley Prince Street in New York, and Kemp Harr discuss the annual Interior Design Best of Year Awards which is scheduled for tonight in Manhattan. Listen to the interview to hear more details about this big annual awards event that recognizes design excellence in the interior furnishings market.

Stefan Hoher Discusses His Marpeting Book Written to Help Carpet Retailers Be More Successful

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:07:00 GMT

Stefan Hoher, Director of Marketing Technology for Tuftex, and Kemp Harr discuss the release of his new book called Marpeting - which was written to help carpet retailers be more successful by using marketing and advertising techniques that are used every day by seasoned advertising professionals. This book is free to all Tuftex dealers and refreshingly, it does not promote Tuftex carpet but does offer some great tips that retailers can use to be more successful.

Bob Murray with McGraw-Hill Discusses the Construction Outlook for 2012

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:25:00 GMT

Bob Murray, VP of Economic Affairs with McGraw-Hill, and Kemp Harr discuss his Construction Outlook Publication for 2012. Listen to the interview to hear Bob say that construction spending for 2012 will be up 10% for for single-family housing, up 18% for multi-family housing, up 8% in commercial buildings but slip 2% in institutional buildings (McGraw-Hill puts schools and hospitals in the institutional category).

Victoria Redshaw Discusses Interior Fashion Trends and the Surfaces Expo

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:18:00 GMT

Victoria Redshaw, Interior Trends Forecaster with Scarlet Opus, and Kemp Harr discuss the current trends in the interior furnishings market and her upcoming presentation at the Surfaces Expo. Listen to the interview to hear details about what the consumer wants to know about a product before they buy, and what her buying trends are telling us about the frequency and quality of the products she buys.

Lou Morano Discusses Retail Business Conditions in South Florida

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:17:00 GMT

Lou Morano, Owner of Capitol Carpet and Tile (a six store flooring retailer in Palm County, Florida), and Kemp Harr discuss Lou's recent business success. Listen to the interview to hear more details and also hear Lou talk about the upcoming Mohawk Floorscapes/Color Center meeting scheduled for next week in Nashville, Tennessee.

Paul Friederichsen and Kemp Harr Discuss the Future Focus Awards

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:21:00 GMT

Paul Friederichsen, Owner of Brand Biz, and Kemp Harr discuss the Future Focus awards created to identify and give recognition to the rising leaders of the floorcovering industry. Listen to the interview to hear more details about this noteworthy initiative and the process for nominating candidates.

Alexander Collot d'Escury Discusses New European Research Proving Carpet is Better for Indoor Air

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:31:00 GMT

Alexander Collot d'Escury, Chief Commercial Officer for Desso, and Kemp Harr discuss recent independent research by TNO in Holland that proves carpet absorbs more particulates from the air than hard surfaces. Listen to the interview to hear how the European carpet market is using this information to reverse the trend by asthma and allergy doctors to advise patients to remove their carpet.

Michael Vogel Discusses The DCS Partnership Meeting Held Last Week in Sonoma California

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:37:00 GMT

Michael Vogel, CEO and Founder of the DCS Partnership Group, and Kemp Harr discuss the DCS Annual Meeting that was held last week in Sonoma, California. This year the meeting was focused on the builder sector of his business. Listen to the interview to hear the highlights of this meeting and the tone of the flooring contractors who focus on this sector of the market.

Gary Cissell Discusses Nebraska Furniture Mart's Decision to Open Its Fourth Store In Dallas

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:51:00 GMT

Gary Cissell, Director of Floors for Nebraska Furniture Mart, and Kemp Harr discuss NFM's decision to open its 4th superstore location in The Colony, a suburb of Dallas, Texas. Listen to the interview to hear more details about this new store and about the current sales levels for flooring in NFM's existing stores in the Midwest.

Frank Hurd Discusses Highlights from CRI's Annual Meeting and Recent Budget Cuts

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:58:00 GMT

Frank Hurd, COO with the Carpet and Rug Institute, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of CRI's annual meeting held last week in Dalton. Listen to the interview to hear more details about the meeting, changes to the Board of Directors, how the carpet industry is tracking for 2011 and about the CRI's reduced budget moving forward.

Dan Natkin Discusses Mannington's Thoughts on Last Week's Wood Tarrif Decision

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:47:00 GMT

Dan Natkin, Director of Hardwood and Laminate at Mannington Mills, and Kemp Harr discuss last week's decision by the International Trade Commission to affirm punitive duties on engineered hardwood flooring imported from China. Listen to the interview to hear details from Dan, who has attended most of the hearings on this case.