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.
June 10, 2019—Kelly Ennis, a principal with Verve Partnership, and Kemp Harr discuss the process that Kelly uses to get the most out of the NeoCon Show. Listen to the interview to learn more about Kelly and her process for working the show.
June 7, 2019—Kennedy Frierson, COO of Dixie and President of Dixie’s Commercial Business, and Kemp Harr talk about the role the disruption of dyeable yarn supply played in the decision to consolidate the Atlas and Masland Contract brands into one business. Listen to the interview to hear more details as well as learn the focus for the business moving forward.
June 6, 2019—Tom Polucci, director of interiors for HOK, and Kemp Harr discuss Tom's process for working the NeoCon show in Chicago. Listen to the interview to understand his hand on approach for getting the most out of the show.
June 4, 2019—Harlan Stone, CEO with HMTX Industries, and Kemp Harr discuss the strategy behind the new corporate umbrella brand for for Halstead, Metroflor, Teknoflor, Aspecta and Vertex. Listen to the interview for more details about this $700 million supplier of LVT and resilient products and also hear that the U.S. Federal Government has pushed back the effective date of the 25% tariff on Chinese made flooring by another 15 days.
June 3, 2019—Kermit Baker, the Harvard economist that tracks the built environment in both the Commercial and Residential sectors, and Kemp Harr discuss the Architectural Billing Index and the residential remodel index. Listen to the interview to hear Kermit talk about his outlook for the economy and the effect that will have on markets that impact the flooring business.
May 30, 2019—Santo Torcivia, an economist with Market Insights, and Kemp Harr, discuss flooring industry growth statistics, product and market trends and the outlook for growth in the flooring business for the remainder of 2019. Listen to the interview for more details.