September 13, 2016—Tracy Hammond, a lobbyist for the Carpet and Rug Institute with Polsinelli, and Kemp Harr discuss the upcoming agenda for the Congress and the balance of power in the Senate and the House. Listen to the interview to hear some of the possible scenario's that could result and the ways that 24 hour news coverage and smart phones affect what is happening in the political process.
September 12, 2016—Jay Smith and Graham Howerton, president and vice president (respectively), of the FEI Group (formerly known as Floor Expo), and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of this year's annual meeting being held this week in Cambridge, Maryland at the Hyatt Chesapeake Bay. Listen to the interview to hear more about the health of the membership and the key issues the group is facing. This year's meeting has a record attendance.
September 8, 2016—Bridgette Kelly, Interior Textile Director with the Campaign for Wool, and Kemp Harr talk about this week's event at the Dumfries House in Scotland. Listen to the interview to hear more about the ongoing efforts to raise awareness of the benefits of using wool in the fashion and flooring business and also to hear who will be attending the event.
September 2, 2016—Marc Ahrens, VP of Commercial with Invista, and Kemp Harr discuss Invista's plans to invest $30 million in new nylon 6,6 solution dyed carpet fiber capacity. Listen to the interview to hear more details about the strategy behind this decision.
September 1, 2016—Matt Carter and Troy Tilton, President and Vice President with 50 Floor (respectively), and Kemp Harr discuss 50 Floor's rapid growth in the Southern U.S. as a shop-at-home flooring retailer. Listen to the interview to hear how they've structured their business allowing them to reach over $52 million in sales since leaving Empire in 2010 and joining forces with a former brick and mortar retailer named Jerel Verner.
August 31, 2016—Nadia Burton, Design Director with Brintons Americas, and Kemp Harr discuss the design evolution of carpet produced using the traditional woven Axminster method. Listen to the interview to hear more about the core markets and changes in the look clients are seeking today in the cruise ship, upper end lodging and casino/gaming markets.
August 30, 2016—Yuri Beghi, CEO with Atlas Concorde USA, and Kemp Harr discuss the business strategy for growth with the new domestic production that the brand can now offer from the new Concord Group plant which just opened in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. Listen to the interview to learn more about its plans to grow both its U.S. and Italian made business through the same group of distributors that it's been using for the last 25 to 30 years.
Thomas Trissl, President and CEO of TMT America, and Kemp Harr discuss the strategy behind Schönox's continued expansion in the U.S. market as one of the fastest growing brands in the sub-floor prep sector. Listen to the interview for more details and also to hear Thomas talk about his departure from the commercial LVT business.
August 25, 2016—Robert Dietz, Chief Economist with the NAHB, and Kemp Harr discuss factors affecting the pace of growth on the housing market. Listen to the interview to hear more about Rob's forecast for the housing market over the next couple of years.
August 24, 2016—Jim Young, the B2B Learning and Engagement Manager for Invista, and Kemp Harr discuss the core components of the Stainmaster 30th anniversary promotion. Listen to the interview to hear more details about the retailer contest, the sales training and consumer advertising components of this three month even which runs from August to the end of October.