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Paul Murray Discusses Shaw Industries' 2011 Sustainability Report

Paul Murray Discusses Shaw Industries' 2011 Sustainability Report

July 2, 2012—Paul Murray, VP of Sustainability with Shaw Industries, and Kemp Harr discuss Shaw's 2011 Sustainability report released last week. Listen to the interview to hear a few highlights of Shaw's sustainability achievements in 2011 and other financial data points you will find in this report. The report is available online at www.sustainability.shawgreenedge.com.

Lane Brettschneider Discusses Lane's Floor Coverings' Alliance with Fraser Gold in Manhattan

Lane Brettschneider Discusses Lane's Floor Coverings' Alliance with Fraser Gold in Manhattan

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.

Norm Voss and George Kelly Discuss the Leadership Change at Kronotex

Norm Voss and George Kelly Discuss the Leadership Change at Kronotex

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.

David Duncan Discusses the Highlights of Mohawk's Message at NeoCon 2012

David Duncan Discusses the Highlights of Mohawk's Message at NeoCon 2012

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.

Kathryn Ross and Maurie O'Neill Discuss EcoSurface's Studio Collection

Kathryn Ross and Maurie O'Neill Discuss EcoSurface's Studio Collection

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.

Reesie Duncan Discusses Shaw Contract's 11 Gold Medal Awards in Modular Carpet

Reesie Duncan Discusses Shaw Contract's 11 Gold Medal Awards in Modular Carpet

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.