June 12, 2018—Terry Mowers, VP of Design for Tarkett North America's commercial products, and Kemp Harr discuss Tarkett's three Best of NeoCon Gold awards in the Hard Surface, Broadloom and Healthcare flooring categories. Listen to the interview, taped at NeoCon 2018, for more details.
June 8, 2018—Tom Marquardt, Director of Interiors for HOK, and Kemp Harr discuss the impact NeoCon has on the interior finishes business and how Tom works the show to maximize its effectiveness. Listen to the interview for more details.
June 7, 2018—Gwen Morgan, an interior designer with Stantec, and Kemp Harr discuss how Gwen plans to work the NeoCon show in Chicago next week. Listen to the interview for more details. Gwen is giving a NeoCon seminar on “maker spaces” next Monday from 9:30 to 11:00 at the Mart in room M112.
June 5, 2018—Danny Crutchfield, VP of Shaw's Flooring Network, and Kemp Harr discuss strategic changes that Shaw Industries is making to their aligned dealer program. Listen to the interview to hear more details about the emphasis Shaw plans to put on the independent flooring retailer channel.
June 1, 2018—Byron Morton and Julie Kohl, VP's of Leasing and Sales, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss special events and anticipated traffic at this year's 50th NeoCon show. The show is taking place in Chicago on June 11-13. Listen to the interview for more details.
May 31, 2018—Raymond Bianchi, VP of Business Development and Events for Hannover Fairs USA, and Kemp Harr discuss Engineered Floors' commitment to become an anchor exhibitor at the inaugural Domotex USA show in February 2019. Listen to the interview for more details. The show now has commitments for 80% of its Atlanta exhibit space.
May 30, 2018—Jon Gittrich, VP of Product Management at Tarkett NA, and Kemp Harr discuss Tarkett's new Techtonic polyurethane coating for the firm's LVT products that will be launched at NeoCon. Listen to the interview for more details.
May 23, 2018—Maybank Hagood, CEO with William Bird, a flooring distributor in the southeastern U.S., and Kemp Harr discuss how the flooring distribution business continues to evolve. Listen to the interview to hear more about the services they offer and the brands they represent to their 4000 count dealer base in their nine state service area.
May 22, 2018—Harlan Stone, Group CEO with Halstead and Metroflor, and Kemp Harr discuss ongoing intellectual property litigation with Välinge and his thoughts on the ongoing U.S. free trade debate, especially as it relates to commerce with China.
May 18, 2018—Roger Voge, Flooring Division President with Star Flooring and Decorating, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of Roger's career as a leader in the flooring business. Listen to the interview to hear more about his focus and strategy and outlook on the flooring industry. Roger is retiring at the end of June.