June 24, 2019—Bill Freeman, regulatory and technical consultant with the RFCI, and Kemp Harr discuss how the resilient flooring business has changed during Bill's 53-year career which started with Armstrong and is ending when he retires from the Resilient Flooring trade association at the end of the year. Listen to the interview for an historic perspective on the fastest growing category in the flooring business.
June 21, 2019—Todd Van Der Kruik, VP of Global Design for Milliken, and Kemp Harr discuss Milliken’s Best of NeoCon silver award for an LVT product called Change Agent. Listen to the interview to hear specifics about this product and how it relates to the transformation that is going on at Milliken.
June 20, 2019—Tom Lape, President of Mohawk’s Residential Sales Business, and Kemp Harr discuss the strategy behind Mohawk’s American Flag event held yesterday in Calhoun, Georgia. Listen to the interview to hear more about the visibility of this location and how this relates to Mohawk’s long term sourcing strategy.
June 19, 2019—Russ Rogg, President and CEO of Metroflor, and Kemp Harr discuss Metroflor's Best of NeoCon innovation award for Metroforms with Attraxion Magnetic Attachment Technology. Listen to the interview recorded at NeoCon for more details, including a brief overview of the growth of LVT.
June 18, 2019—John Wu, Co-owner of Novalis, and Kemp Harr discuss the new AVA booth at NeoCon, the brand’s new product introductions and the long term outlook on tariffs for Chinese made LVT. Listen to the interview, recorded at NeoCon 2019, for more details.
June 17, 2019—Richard French and Ginger Gilbert, VP of Sales and VP of Creative, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss Bentley Mill’s continued growth and the firm’s NeoCon message and new products. Listen to the interview, recorded at NeoCon, for more details.
June 14, 2019—Terry Mowers, VP of Design for Tarkett’s North American business, and Kemp Harr, Publisher of Floor Focus Magazine, discuss Tarkett’s Tatami System that won a Best of NeoCon gold award in the broadloom carpet category. Listen to the interview to hear more about this woven and/or tufted collection of products that are basically surged area rugs.
June 13, 2019—Jackie Dettmar, VP of design and product development for Mohawk, and Kemp Harr discuss Mohawk’s multiple NeoCon awards including Jackie’s recognition as Creative Director of the Year. Listen to the interview for more details including 13 and 9’s Relaxing Floors.
June 12, 2019—John Czarnecki, Deputy Director of the IIDA, and Kemp Harr discuss this week's 25th anniversary celebration of the International Interior Design Association. Listen to the interview to hear more about the state of the trade organization that represents commercial interior designers.
June 11, 2019—Tim Baucom, President of Shaw Industries, and Kemp Harr discuss the energy level at NeoCon 2019, the awards won by both Patcraft and Shaw Contract, and Shaw’s leadership changes on the commercial side of the firm's business. Listen to the interview for more details.