June 28, 2012—Simon Mills, Director of Sales with Amtico in the UK, and Kemp Harr discuss the ongoing international integration of Amtico—since the acquisition by Mannington in March—and Simon's perspective on the current European debt crisis. Listen to the interview for more details.
June 27, 2012—Lane Brettschneider, Owner of Lane's Floor coverings & Interiors—a Manhattan based commercial flooring contractor, and Kemp Harr discuss the recent news that Lane's has merged with Fraser Gold and Stanley Licker is hoping to eventually dial back his involvement in the business. Listen to the interview to hear how the business will position itself moving forward.
June 22, 2012—Norm Voss and George Kelly with Kronotex USA discuss the leadership transition scheduled for July 1st as Norm hands the reins over to George. Listen to the interview to hear these two leaders talk about the industry, the company and Kronotex's fit in the laminate market moving forward.
June 12, 2012—David Duncan, Sr. VP of Marketing for Mohawk Flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of Mohawk's contract commercial message at NeoCon 2012. Listen to the interview to hear how they carried the "state of mind" theme throughout their showroom at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago.
June 20, 2012—Recorded in Chicago at NeoCon 2012, Kathryn Ross, Director of Marketing and Product Development for Ecore International, and Maurie Welsh O'Neill of O2 Strategies, talk to Kemp Harr about Ecore's new recycled rubber Studio Collection developed by Maurie. Listen to the interview to hear about what went into designing this collection and to hear more about Ecore International.
June 19, 2012—Donald Cremers, Interior Designer with HOK San Francisco, and Kemp Harr discuss the development of Mannington Commercial's Vivendi carpet collection that won a Best of NeoCon Gold award in the Healthcare category. Listen to the interview to hear more about the concept behind this product's development.
June 18, 2012—Reesie Duncan, Creative Director with Shaw Contract, and Kemp Harr discuss Shaw's Dye Lab modular tile collection which won the Gold Award at NeoCon in the modular carpet tile category (this makes 11 straight years that Shaw has won this award). Listen to the interview to hear more about the new products this brand introduced at NeoCon 2012.
June 15, 2012—Natalie Jones, VP of Brand Development for Mannington Commercial, and Kemp Harr talk to Katie Henry of One Eleven Design about Katie's winning entry in Mannington's tx:style design challenge award presented at NeoCon 2012. Listen to the interview to hear about the contest and Katie's inspiration for her winning carpet design.
June 14, 2012—Terry Mowers, Chief Creative Officer with Tandus, and kemp Harr discuss Tandus' Best of Neocon Gold award in the broadloom carpet category. Listen to the interview to hear more about the development of Needle Tech and more highlights from NeoCon 2012 in Chicago.
June 13, 2012—Laurey Banker, Director of product Development for Johnsonite, and Kemp Harr discuss Johnsonite's Best of NeoCon Silver award for its IQ Natural homogenous vinyl flooring. Listen to the interview to hear Laurey talk about the product's performance, aesthetics and sustainability story, as well as how parent company Tarkett is evolving in its brand identity.