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Publisher Kemp Harr takes a look back at the flooring industry, then discusses the key issues facing the industry now and in the future, and reminds readers that they all play a role in moving the industry in the right direction.
Frank O’Neill, who founded Floor Focus in 1992, writes about what drove him to create the magazine—“I felt the industry needed an objective source of information”—and notes that this focus on objectivity continues to be a cornerstone of Floor Focus.
Words of wisdom from industry leaders and veterans, including Vance Bell, Dan Frierson, Ralph Boe, David Oakey, Keith Campbell, Pierre Thabet, Julian Saul, Jim Walker, Howard Brodsky, Piet Dossche, Harold Chapman, Donato Grosser.
Bob Shaw, co-founder of Shaw Industries and founder of Engineered Floors, talks about the ascent of Engineered Floors, founded in 2010, and takes a look forward at the economy, younger generations and the future of LVT and carpet.
Piet Dossche on resilient flooring; John Rietveldt on locking systems; Frank Douglas on porcelain tile; Charles Monroe on tufting; Don Finkell on hardwood; David Oakey on carpet tile; Rich Pattinson on carpet fiber; and Roger Farabee on laminate.
Editor Jessica Chevalier interviews key leaders: Harlan Stone, Eric Daliere, Tim Baucom, TM Nuckols, Paul De Cock, Russell Grizzle, Benjamin Bachman, John Rietveldt, Thomas Trissl, Carl Delia, John Wu, Raj Shah and Brian Carson.
Editor Jessica Chevalier interviews some key female leaders in the flooring industry: Interface’s Laurel Hurd, HMTX’s Rochelle Routman, Mannington’s Betsy Amoroso, Shaw’s Brenda Knowles, Starnet’s Lori Dowling and Shaw’s Reesie Duncan.
Editor Darius Helm discusses the Stainmaster brand, which elevated nylon 6,6 carpet in 1986 and in recent years expanded to include PET fiber before the brand’s purchase by Lowe’s in 2021, after which Invista stopped producing nylon 6,6 carpet fiber.
Editor Jennifer Bardoner interviews SC Collective’s Shashi Caan, Gensler’s Sheryl Schulze, Thiel Architecture + Design’s Nancy Thiel and Perkins&Will’s Ken Wilson.
Editor Darius Helm speaks with Jim Walker, who led the foundation of the International Certified Flooring Installers Association in 1993, about what’s changed and what hasn’t when it comes to flooring installation.