Surfaces General Session Features Industry Leaders

Dallas, TX, Oct. 15, 2008--Surfaces 2009 will hold its first ever general session dedicated to addressing issues directly affecting the floor covering industry.

Titled “Prevailing Through the Current Crisis – An Industry Wake-Up Call,” the session – consisting of a panel of industry leaders – will address how floor covering professionals might weather the most volatile economy the nation has faced in decades.

“With all the uncertainty facing floor covering professionals today, it’s important that they know what to expect for the future of their businesses," says Dana Teague, show director.

"This is an opportunity to hear from and be heard by influential industry leaders as they share their insights for the future and how to lead the industry through the economic crisis. It’s Surfaces' responsibility as the leading industry event to address these issues front and center. Attendees won’t find an event like this anywhere else.”

The session will be moderated by Gerri Willis, anchor of CNN’s weekend business program, “Open House,” and personal finance editor for CNN Business News, the division of CNN Worldwide that produces business news for CNN/U.S., CNN International, Headline News, CNN Airport Network, CNNRadio and the website CNN/Money.com.

Panelists include: Ralph Boe, president and CEO, Beaulieu of America; Tom Davis, president and CEO, Mannington Mills; Tom Lape, president, Mohawk Residential; Randy Merritt, president, Shaw Industries; and Frank J. Ready, CEO, Armstrong North American Floor Products.

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