May 19, 2022—John Rietveldt, CEO with I4F, and Kemp Harr discuss the company’s growth sectors and the news of their recent award from Deloitte for being a Best Managed Company. Listen to the interview for more details from this intellectual property company focused on the flooring industry.
May 18, 2022—Patrick Hardy, CEO of the Bauwerk Group, and Steve Merrick, the founder of Somerset Hardwood, and Kemp Harr discuss the Bauwerk Group’s decision to purchase Somerset. Listen to the interview to hear more about the strategy behind that decision.
May 17, 2022—Jesse Hailey, President of Howard’s Rug in San Diego, and Kemp Harr discuss Jesse's new role and the growth and outlook for continued success. Listen to the interview for more details.
May 16, 2022—Chuck Bode, Chairman of Starnet and CB Flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss Chuck’s outlook for growth within the commercial flooring sector including the headwinds created by the Covid hangover. Listen to the interview for more details.
May 13, 2022—Mark Bischoff, CEO of Starnet, and Kemp Harr discuss the group’s size, business conditions, and highlights of this 30th Anniversary annual meeting. Listen to the interview to get an update on how this group of commercial flooring contractors has been doing since their last face to face meeting three years ago.
May 11, 2022—Thomas Trissl, owner of TMT America, and Kemp Harr discuss recent growth with HPS Schönox and Küberit, the outlook for the growth for the remainder of the year and this week’s Starnet meeting in Colorado Springs. Listen to the interview for more details.
May 10, 2022—Rusty Joyce and Paul Young, President and SVP of product development and design, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss their new roles as the leaders of Tarkett’s commercial business and the revitalization of the Johnsonite brand. Listen to the interview for more details.
May 6, 2022—Bill Blackstock, CEO of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), and Kemp Harr discuss last week’s Spring meeting held in Sea Island, Georgia. Listen to the interview to hear more of the highlights from that meeting.
May 4, 2022—Bob Peoples Executive Director of Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of CARE’s annual conference in Minneapolis this week and the progress the organization is making in its mission to recycle post-consumer carpet. Listen to the interview for more details.
May 2, 2022—Kent Clauson, VP of Commercial Sales at Emser Tile, and Kemp Harr discuss last week’s HD Show in Las Vegas and Emser’s growth and outlook for the remainder of the year. Listen to the interview for more details.