March 3, 2014—Bart Bettiga, Executive Director with the National Tile Contractors Association, and Kemp Harr, discuss the highlights of the upcoming Coverings Expo scheduled for late April in Las Vegas. The NTCA is one of the 5 owners of the Coverings show. Listen to the interview to hear about this year's 25th anniversary celebration and other details.
February 26, 2014—Johnny Massey, VP of Operations for Brintons, and Kemp Harr, discuss Brintons' new design collaboration with Virginia Langley—a west coast designer and artist. Listen to the interview to hear more about this and to hear details about the current state of the hospitality market.
February 25, 2014—Dan Frierson, Chairman with the Dixie Group, and Kemp Harr, discuss Dixie's stellar performance in 2013 whereby the company far outpaced the industry in both the residential and commercial markets. Listen to the interview to hear Dan explain this growth and also talk about how the company plans to sustain this growth rate.
February 21, 2014—Bob Baldocchi, Director of Sales and Marketing with Emser Tile, and Kemp Harr, discuss Emser's two new distribution centers (taking their total to 57) and their plans to open four more this year. Listen to the interview to hear more about Emser's business model in the tile business and their strategy for continued growth.
February 20, 2014—Bo Barber, VP of Sales and Marketing with Ecore International, and Kemp Harr, discuss Ecore's use of current olympic athletes to assist the company in the positioning and launch of a new brand. Listen to the interview to hear more about this innovative marketing program.
February 19, 2014—Lee Martin, President of Masland Contract, and Kemp Harr, discuss Masland's new joint venture with Desso, an international flooring company based in the Netherlands. In the hospitality sector, it unites the offerings from both companies for a more complete package focused in hospitality--with a combined sales force. Plus, in the broader modular carpet market, Masland will distribute Desso's products into North America.
February 18, 2014—James Lesslie, Assistant to the Chairman for Engineered Floors, and Kemp Harr, discuss EF's phenomenal growth since its beginning less than four years ago, in addition to talking about the size and scope of its third plant which is under construction. Watch the video to see more details around EF's new products for 2014, plus a discussion about where its growth will come from in 2014.
February 17, 2014—Roger Farabee, Sr. VP with Unilin, and Kemp Harr, discuss Quick-Step's new product introductions at Surfaces—which includes a new line of engineered hardwood called Q-Wood. Watch the video to see more details about this new wood product with its low gloss, oiled finish look as well as the company's new laminate products for 2014.
February 14, 2014—Jack Raidy, President of W.F. Taylor, and Kemp Harr, discuss W.F. Taylor's new MS Plus resilient adhesive. As you will see in this video (recorded at Surfaces 2014), this new technology is a clean (solvent free), adhesive that also acts as a moisture barrier, leveler and sound reducer. Watch the video for more details.
February 13. 2014—Lindsey-Ann Waldrep, VP of Marketing with Crossville, and Kemp Harr, Publisher of Floor Focus Magazine, discuss the company's new product introductions and its Naturally Crossville theme. Watch the video to see more details including their newly developed Speakeasy collection.