February 10, 2012—Invista's Gary Johnston, Director of Brands; T.M. Nuckols, Director of Innovation; and Kemp Harr discuss the introduction of the two latest carpet fiber innovations in the Stainmaster family—TruSoft and SolarMax. Watch the interview to hear more details about these new fiber introductions and how they will be positioned in the market.
February 9, 2012—Jeff Krejsa, VP of Marketing for Tarkett and Johnsonite in North America, and Kemp Harr discuss the latest introductions from the world's largest producer of resilient products. Watch the interview to hear Jeff talk about Johnsonite's new Mainstreet retail display, Tarkett's new phthalate-free vinyl products and the company's ongoing Balanced Choice marketing approach.
February 8, 2012—Erin Valencich, Interior Designer and Spokesperson for Quick-Step, and Kemp Harr discuss the latest design focus in the residential remodel sector. Watch the interview to hear Erin's latest collaborations with Quick-Step—a leading brand in the laminate flooring business.
February 7, 2012—Clint Hubbard, President and CEO; Jamann Stepp, VP of Sales; and Kemp Harr discuss Home Legend's year over year growth and new products for 2012. Watch the video to get more details on Home Legend's bamboo, cork, engineered hardwood, laminate and new LVT collection.
February 6, 2012—Mark Shannon, Executive VP of Sales at Crossville, and Kemp Harr discuss Crossville's message at Surfaces 2012. Watch the video to see what makes Crossville successful and see what's new for 2012.
February 3, 2012—Mannington Mills' Kim Holm, President; Ed Duncan, VP of Marketing; Joe Amato, VP of Design and Kemp Harr discuss Mannington's optimism for 2012 and the highlights of their new product introductions. Watch the video to see more details about Mannington's new products and styling focus for 2012.
February 2, 2012—Ralph Boe, CEO of Beaulieu of America, and Kemp Harr, discuss Beaulieu's upbeat expectations for 2012, as well as some of the company's products that help distinguish Beaulieu in the marketplace. Watch the interview as Boe discusses some of Beaulieu's promising new products that were introduced at Surfaces.
January 27, 2012—Mara Villanueva-Heras, Vice President of Marketing for Armstrong Residential, and Kemp Harr discuss Mara's perception of her first Surfaces Expo and Armstrong Residential's new product introductions for 2012.
January 26, 2012—Chris Davis, President and CEO of the World Floor Covering Association, and Kemp Harr discuss Surfaces attendance, the number of independent flooring retailers and some of the WFCA's initiatives for 2012.
January 24, 2012—Gary Cissell, Director of Flooring at Nebraska Furniture Mart, and Kemp Harr discuss current flooring sales at one of the Midwest's largest retailers. Recorded at Surfaces, listen as Gary talks about January sales and how they are up significantly from a year ago, partly due to pent up demand, as well as how store financing is helping drive sales, and how carpet sales seem to have turned around.