February 10, 2017—Ralph Grogan, President and CEO of Bentley Mills, and Kemp Harr discuss the completion of Lone Star's acquisition of Bentley Mills. Listen to the interview to get an historic perspective on this transaction and hear more details about their success in the last four years and their outlook for growth moving forward.
February 9, 2017—Kennedy Frierson, Jared Coffin and Dan Phelan, President, VP rugs and wool, and VP of marketing and hard surface (respectively) with Dixie Group, and Kemp Harr discuss new products within the Dixie Group's three brands, business conditions, an ongoing commitment to Stainmaster and the firm's introduction of a new line of LVT products. Watch the interview to see what this upscale company is offering the market in 2017.
February 8, 2017—Dan Pelton, CEO with Taylor, and Kemp Harr discuss business growth, branding changes and new products from their display at Surfaces. Watch the video to see more about Sahara and Zephyr as well as a new alliance with Spray-Lock.
February 7, 2017—Roger Farabee, SVP for Mohawk's laminate and hardwood business, and Kemp Harr discuss the new Quick-Step introductions that were featured at Surfaces 2017. Watch the video to see the latest styling as well as longer, wider formats, double staining and water resistant performance.
February 6, 2017—Blake Dennard, VP with Kaleen, and Kemp Harr discuss the firm's broadloom program which was launched in 2015 and offers distinctive and colorful wool carpet which are made in India but ship out of Dalton. Watch the interview to see the 17 new styles that are being introduced in 2017. Wholesale pricing for these products range from $29 to $70 a yard.
February 3, 2017—Mark Clayton and Merrie Barnett, President and VP of Marketing respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss Phenix's new product introductions for the coming year. Watch the interview to see more details of the company's new LVT products, rigid core products, as well as a new Stainmaster display that features coordinated carpet and LVT products.
February 2, 2017—John Wu, CEO with Novalis, and Kemp Har discuss Novalis' size and scope in the global LVT business and the firm's new products for 2017. Watch the video to see Novalis' booth presentation from Surfaces 2017.
February 1, 2017—Rodney Mauter, VP of Residential with Lexmark, and Kemp Harr discuss Lexmark's fit in the residential carpet market and the company's new products for 2017. Watch the video to hear more about Lexmark and see the new Lexmark Living collection and display.
January 31, 2017—Larry Browder, President of Karndean USA, and Kemp Harr discuss Karndean's new product introductions, Heritage in the LVT business and new Korlok rigid core products. Watch the video to see Karndean's booth display at Surfaces 2017.
January 30, 2017—Chris Dillon, VP of Marketing, and Kemp Harr discuss Eagle Creek's new products for 2017. Eagle Creek is the Home Legend brand that is sold through independent retailers. The firm sells engineered hardwood, LVT, laminate, WPC, rigid core and bamboo flooring. Watch the video to see Eagle Creek's Surfaces presentation.