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Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Don Finkell, formerly of Anderson and Shaw, on his new hardwood operation, his business philosophy, the state of the industry and his case for sourcing hardwood from the U.S.
Editor Jessica Chevalier profiles Carpetland USA, Langan Group, a retailer with operations in Iowa and Illinois, reporting on the building of the business, focus on investment and showroom design that caters to the firm's target customer.
Contributing editor Sam Allman delves into issues surrounding how relationships can guide success and how interdependence is better than independence, and he weighs in on how to determine who to build relationships with.
April 2015—Contributing editor Dave Stafford assembles a collection of key contractor problems, from complaints and lawsuits to GC issues and challenges on government jobs, accompanied by comprehensive strategies for resolving the issues.
April 2015—Steve South, a sr interior designer with Perkins+Will New York, showcases his favorite sustainable flooring products, including Purline from Mats Inc., Bolyu's Level products, Milliken's TractionBack, Nydree hardwood and Kasthall's Tom carpet.
Floor Focus' editorial team offers a comprehensive review, with heavy pictorial content, of the Las Vegas show, reporting on new products and innovations from a range of manufacturers, including major producers, boutique mills and new players.
Mar 2015—Contributing editor Ruth Simon McRae reports on the state of the senior living market, with a focus on design developments as well as reports on key players, like J+J Flooring, Interface, Shaw, Tarkett, Mannington, Mohawk, Gerflor and many more.
Mar 2015—Senior editor Calista Sprague analyzes the ceramic tile industry, with a focus on domestic investments, innovations and profiles from key producers, including Dal-Tile, Crossville, Florida Tile, Florim, Del Conca, MSI, StonePeak, Imola and Emser.
Mar 2015—Executive editor Darius Helm takes a close look at the carpet fiber business, examining what's driving shifts in marketshare and offering updates on independent fiber producers: Invista, Pharr Yarns, Aquafil, Universal Fibers, Ascend and Zeftron.
Mar 2015—Editor Jessica Chevalier discusses one of the biggest challenges in the floorcovering industry, the loss of qualified installers over the last several years, and reports on how the industry is responding.