February 22, 2019—Eric Boender, VP of Business Development with Starnet, and Kemp Harr discuss how Starnet's Floorcare business continues to evolve as a growth area for the leading network of commercial flooring contractors. Listen to the interview to hear about their recent meeting and learn more about the maintenance side of their business.
February 21, 2019—Nick Brown and Kevin Howell, VP of Sales and Director of Product Development, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss Beauflor USA's focus on realistic visuals and textile backed performance with their sheet vinyl products made in the U.S.. Watch the video, taped at Surfaces 2019, to see Beauflor's product focus and distribution focus here in the U.S.
February 20, 2019—Paul Cleary and Adrienne Roseman, President of Tarkett Hospitality and Director of LVT Development, respectively, and Kemp Harr talk about Tarkett's residential focus with products like Progen and Mill and Quarry in the LVT category and also the integration of Lexmark's carpet business under the Tarkett brand name. Watch the video, taped at Surfaces 2019, to see and hear about Tarkett's new products.
February 19, 2019—Raj Shah, President of MS International, and Kemp Harr discuss MSI's double digit growth and their expansion into LVT, outdoor hardscape, counter tops and back splashes. Watch the video, taped at Surfaces 2019, to see and hear more detail about the firm's growth strategy.
February 18, 2019—Richard Abramowicz, EVP and CMO with Southwind, and Kemp Harr discuss Southwind's growth in both carpet and LVT thanks to passionate focus on the customer and continued investment in new equipment and styling. Watch the video, taped at Surfaces 2019, to see what's new in this nimble and creative brand.
February 15, 2019—Brian Carson, CEO with AHF Products, and Kemp Harr discuss Brian's initial plans to build a growing business out of Armstrong's former hardwood flooring assets. Listen to the interview to hear more details about his goal to position this business as the leader in the hardwood flooring category.
February 14, 2019—Bruce Zwicker, Industry Consultant, and Kemp Harr discuss the latest innovations in the LVT and multi-layered flooring segment, macro growth expectations for 2019 as well as the "Why Tile" and "Real Wood" campaigns. Listen to the interview to catch up on a few of the leading trends in the flooring business.
February 13, 2019—Mark Clayton and Jason Surratt, President and VP of Design, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss Phenix's success in 2018 and their bold new styling developed under the direction of Jason who joined the company eight months ago. Watch the video, taped at Surfaces, to see and hear about the Mondern Contours collection, Pet Protect and how they work closely with Pharr Yarns to develop looks that are unique to Phenix.
February 12, 2019—Blake Dennard, SVP with Kaleen, and Kemp Harr discuss Kaleen's fourth solid year of growth selling affordable wool broadloom carpet from India. This year the company is launching 16 new styles, some of which are made with hand spun yarns. Watch the video to hear and see why Kaleen continues to grow with natural wool carpet.
February 11, 2019—Lindsey Waldrep, VP of Marketing for Crossville, and Kemp Harr discuss Crossville's leadership in the commercial sector based on a recent designer survey as well as the company's continued mix and match styling theme. Watch the video, taped at Surfaces 2019, to see an increasing emphasis on large format panels and unique shapes. Crossville built the first porcelain tile plant in the U.S. (in Crossville, Tennesse), over 30 years ago.