October 18, 2024—Adam Ward, VP of resilient for Mohawk’s residential business, and Kemp Harr discuss the Mohawk’s introduction of SolidTech R PVC-free resilient flooring. Listen to the interview to hear more about its construction and sustainability features.
October 15, 2024—Jason Randolph, SVP of Sales for Mohawk’s residential business, and Kemp Harr discuss Mohawk’s upcoming Edge Summit and Momentum winter markets. Listen to the interview for more details.
October 14, 2024—Melissa Nau, VP of Hospitality for Shaw Contract, and Kemp Harr discuss the latest trends and momentum in Shaw Contract’s hospitality market as she takes the leadership role in that sector. Listen to the interview for more details.
October 11, 2024—Nichole Beyer, Co-Owner of Quality Carpets and Flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss the devastation in Englewood, Florida after hurricane Milton and how this family-owned dealer plans to react over the next couple of months. Listen to the interview for more details.
October 10, 2024—Meredith Brown, Director of Commercial Accounts with Novalis’ AVA brand, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of the Healthcare Design Expo held this week in Indianapolis. Listen to the interview for more details.
October 7, 2024—Jay Smith, SVP - Shaw’s Southern Region, and Kemp Harr discuss the strategic changes Shaw Industries has been making in 2024 in preparation for the anticipated uptick in demand for residential flooring in 2025. Listen to the interview for more details.
October 4, 2024—Winn Everhart, incoming president and CEO of Tarkett North America, and Kemp Harr discuss Winn’s background and team as he steps into his new role as the leader of Tarkett’s flooring business in North America. Listen to the interview for more details.
October 3, 2024—Pat Kelly, president of Synergy Flooring and Chairman of the FCICA, discuss the highlights of this week’s flooring installer and contractor meeting in Orlando, as well as his niche as a family-owned commercial contractor in Atlanta. Listen to the interview for more details.
October 1, 2024—John McHale and Catherine Church, Director of Operations at CFI and Executive Director of FCICA, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of the two group’s combined meeting this week at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando. Listen to the interview for more details on this meeting which roughly 350 people have signed up to attend.
September 30, 2024—Franco Rossi, President of Aquafil USA, and Kemp Harr discuss the AB-863 California carpet recycling bill that was signed by the governor last Friday. Listen to the podcast for more details. Aquafil is the largest independent supplier of nylon fiber to the carpet industry and also a major recycler of post-consumer nylon.