June 5, 2014—Karen Bellinger, Business Development Manager with HPS North America, and Kemp Harr, discuss the Schönox "Worst Subfloor" contest whereby contestants are encouraged to enter before and after photos that will be judged and prizes awarded to the top three winners. The judges for the contest are Lew Migliore, John McGrath and Jim Walker. Listen to the interview to hear more details about Schönox and the contest.
June 4, 2014—Byron Morton, VP of Leasing for MMPI, and Kemp Harr, discuss expectations for next week's NeoCon show in Chicago. MMPI owns the Merchandise Mart in Chicago and is the host for this annual interior furnishings exposition. Listen to the interview to hear Byron talk about changes to the show's layout, the keynote speakers and the anticipated level of attendance.
May 29, 2014—Joe Yarbrough, newly appointed President of the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), and Kemp Harr,discuss Joe's background and core objectives as he takes on the role as the carpet trade association's leader. Listen to the interview for more details.
May 27, 2014—John Baugh, Managing Director with Stifel Nicolaus, and Kemp Harr, discuss the causes for the economic dip in the first quarter and John's outlook for the remainder of the year. John also talks about a recent trip he took to Europe to tour Mohawk's Unilin and Marazzi businesses. Listen to the interview for more details.
May 22, 2014—Brendan McSheehy, VP of Innovation and Sustainability at Universal Fibers and Chairman of the Board for CARE (Carpet America Recovery Effort), and Kemp Harr, Publisher of Floor Focus Magazine, discuss CARE's challenges in its 12th year and its health as the organization focuses on keeping post-consumer carpet out of the nations' landfills. Listen to the interview for more details.
May 20, 2014—Jonathan Young, Global Sales Director with OW Hospitality, and Kemp Harr, discuss trends in the hospitality market, the HD Expo and OW's Roger Thomas collection called Custom Tailored. Listen to the interview for more details.
May 16, 2014—Dave Thoresen, Sr. VP Commercial Resilient Business with Mohawk/Durkan, and Kemp Harr, discuss Durkan's IIDA award in the resilient category for Hot and Heavy. Listen to the interview for more details.
May 15, 2014—Maria Scott, Design Manager for Shaw Hospitality, and Kemp Harr, discuss Shaw's IIDA Excellence Award for carpet at the Hospitality Design Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. Listen to the interview for more details.
May 14, 2014—Larry Jones and Paul Lieske, two of Jack Mishkin's close friends and business associates, discuss their memories of what made Jack so unique and gifted. Jack, who contributed to the success at four carpet mills (Hollytex, Bentley, Monterey and J-Mish), died last week of Mesothelioma (at age 67). was a truly great carpet designer. Listen to the interview for more details.
May 13, 2014—David Sheehan and Natalie Jones, VP of Hard Surface and VP of Marketing (respectively) with Mannington Commercial, and Kemp Harr, discuss Mannington's $50 million investment in the Amtico LVT plant in Madison, Georgia. Upon completion, this investment will quadruple the capacity, double the footprint and bring over 200 new jobs to the area. Listen to the interview to hear Mannington's goal of producing all its LVT here in the U.S. plus hear about their new service guarantee that only a domestic supplier could offer.