Flooring Podcast

Charles Monroe Discusses Card-Monroe's Latest Patent for its ColorPoint Tufting technology

June 5, 2012—Charlie Monroe, President and CEO of card-Monroe Corporation, and Kemp Harr discuss CMC's latest patent for its ColorPoint tufting technology which allows tufting technology to closely resemble the look that previously could only be achieved with Axminster woven technology. Listen to the interview to hear more about the tufting machine business, business conditions overall and the shift in the commercial sector from broadloom to tile.

Jeff West Discusses Patcraft's New NeoCon Location and Entry into LVT

May 31, 2012—Jeff West, VP of Marketing and Product Development with Patcraft, and Kemp Harr discuss Patcraft's move to the 10th floor at NeoCon (into the old Blue Ridge showroom) and the brand's entry into the LVT market. Listen to the interview to hear more details and to hear how Shaw's "performance" brand is seeing business conditions.

Steve Risotto Discusses the American Chemistry Council's Position on Phthalate Exposure to Humans

May 30, 2012—Steve Risotto, Sr. Director with the American Chemistry Council, and Kemp Harr discuss the issues with the recent Karlstads University study which attempted to prove that infants can absorb phthalates from PVC flooring. Listen to the interview to hear Steve discuss in more detail the implications from this study.

Charley Knight Discusses Interface's Panel Discussion at the Hospitality Design Show

May 25, 2012—Charley Knight, VP with Interface Hospitality, and Kemp Harr discuss the penetration of carpet tile into the hospitality sector and a panel discussion that Interface hosted about the consumer's perception of eco-friendly hotel practices and whether it sways brand preference.

Andrea Bacchini Discusses Imola's Debut at the Hospitality Design Show

May 23, 2012—Andrea Bacchini, North American Sales Manager for Imola, and Kemp Harr discuss Imola's position as a global, Italian based, ceramic tile producer and their decision to exhibit at the Hospitality Design show for the first time this year. Listen to the interview to hear more about Imola's products and their target audience.

Jonathan Young Discusses His New Role with OW Hospitality

May 22, 2012—Jonathan Young, Global Sales Director with OW Hospitality, and Kemp Harr discuss his recent career move and OW's business strategy for the hospitality market. Listen to the interview to hear Jonathan's perception of the show and recent trends in the Axminster sector of the hospitality carpet market.

Barbara Marcy Discusses Durkan's Latest Designs for the 2012 Hospitality Design Expo

May 21, 2012—Barbara Marcy, Director of Product Design for Durkan Hospitality, and Kemp Harr discuss current design trends from this marketshare leader and Mohawk's new investments in tufted print carpet technology.

Lindsey Waldrep Discusses Crossville's Hospitality Focus and New Partnership for Thin Tiles

May 18, 2012—Lindsey Waldrep, VP of Marketing with Crossville, and Kemp Harr discuss Crossville's presence at the Hospitality Design expo and its new exclusive partnership to distribute large format thin tile manufactured by Laminam (System Ceramics) out of Italy. Listen to the interview to hear Lindsey's perception of the show and the Laminam fit in Crossville'l overall plan.

Sam Barry Discusses Shaw Hospitality's Focus at the HD Expo

May 17, 2012—Sam Barry, Director of Marketing with Shaw Hospitality, and Kemp Harr discuss Shaw's focus this year on natural looking dyes and rugs over hardwood in addition to their normal tufted and printed pattern program. Listen to the interview to hear where the business is moving and what Shaw is doing to react.

Anthony Minite Discusses Bentley Prince Street's Hospitality Focus at the HD Expo

May 16, 2012—Anthony Minite, President of Bentley Prince Street, and Kemp Harr discuss Bentley's fit in the hospitality market and their wide range of products targeted for that market. Listen to the interview to hear Anthony talk about the investments the company has made to be able to offer competitively priced products for this market. Bentley Prince Street offers broadloom, modular, tufted, woven carpets plus area rugs for this market.