Flooring Podcast

Frank Hurd Discusses California Government's Unfounded Issues with Caprolactam

June 28, 2011—Frank Hurd, VP and COO with the Carpet and Rug Institute, and Kemp Harr discuss California's Office of Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) unfounded concern for caprolactam as a potential hazard to humans. Despite recent data proving otherwise, OEHHA is attempting to reduce the allowable exposure levels of caprolactam by a factor of 50. This action could have a far reaching impact to the use of Nylon 6 fiber in commercial applications.

Natalie Jones Discusses Mannington's Best of NeoCon Gold Award

June 27, 2011—Natalie Jones, VP of Brand Development for Mannington Commercial, and Kemp Harr discuss the Vivendi Collection, which won a Best of NeoCon Gold award in the new healthcare category. Listen to the interview to hear details about Mannington's collaboration with HOK on this new product, plus more details about the traffic at NeoCon.

Laurie Lyza Discusses Crossville's NeoCon 2011 Product and Recycling News

June 24, 2011—Laurie Lyza, Director of Marketing for Crossville Tile, and Kemp Harr discuss Crossville's new Main Street collection, a minimalistic, urban looking collection, and the firm's new recycling partnership with Toto--a leading producer of porcelain plumbing products. Listen to the interview to hear more Crossville's news at NeoCon 2011.

Cresta Bledsoe Discusses Milliken's Best of NeoCon Award

June 23, 2011—Cresta Bledsoe, Global Creative Director for Milliken, and Kemp Harr talk about Milliken's Best of NeoCon Silver award in the resilient category for the Rinascita Collection. This new product is a collaboration between Milliken and Spinneybeck. Listen to the interview to hear more about this and other key NeoCon news for Milliken.

Sara Meier, Paul Lewandowski Discuss Mannington Commercial's tx:style Design Contest

June 22, 2011—Sara Meier and Paul Lewandowski, the two winners of Mannington Commercial's tx:style design contest, and Kemp Harr discuss their background and their experience turning a concept into a carpet design. Listen to the interview to hear details about the contest and each of the two winners talk about their experience.

Jackie Dettmar Discusses The Mohawk Group's NeoCon Gold Award for Smartstrand Fiber

June 21, 2011—Jackie Dettmar, VP of Product Development for the Mohawk Group, and Kemp Harr discuss the Best of NeoCon gold award in the fiber category for Smartstrand, which Mohawk is now using in a running line contract carpet collection. Listen to the interview to hear more about the "What Moves You" collection and about Mohawk's other key introductions at NeoCon 2011.

Reesie Duncan Discusses Shaw Contract's Best of NeoCon Award, Its 10th

June 20, 2011—Reesie Duncan, Creative Director for Shaw Contract Group, discusses On the Edge, which won a Best of NeoCon Gold award in the modular category. Other topics include The Music Project and Shaw Contract's move to increase the recycled content of its nylon fiber. Listen to this interview recorded at NeoCon 2011 to hear more about Shaw Contract's new products and about the show traffic compared to other years.

Terry Mowers Discusses Tandus' Best of Neocon Awards and Explains Sero's Design

June 17, 2011—Terry Mowers, VP of Product Development for Tandus, and Kemp Harr discuss Tandus' Best of NeoCon awards and their new product design approach called Sero Design Technology. Listen to the interview to hear about Tandus' Editors Choice Award and their Silver Healthcare award. Terry also explains the expansion of scale that Tandus is now using in their Sero design approach.

Mark Brunelle Discusses USF Contract's NeoCon Gold Award in the Resilient Category

June 16, 2011—Mark Brunelle, National Sales Manager with USF Contract, and Kemp Harr discuss their Best of NeoCon Gold award for Cork Decor - a new collection of cork tiles that is produced with a PVC wear layer for high traffic commercial applications. Listen to the interview to hear more details about this product and where these products are being used in the commercial market.

John Wells Discusses Interface's NeoCon Message and the Evolution of Their Sustainability Efforts

June 15, 2011—John Wells, President of Interface Americas, and Kemp Harr discuss Interface's NeoCon presentation in Chicago, the expansion of their Re-Entry program into Canada and their use of recycled nylon from Aquafil. Listen to the interview to hear about the offices of the future and how Interface's sustainability initiatives have evolved.