Flooring Podcast

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Anthony Minite Discusses Business Conditions and New Developments at Bentley Prince Street

Anthony Minite Discusses Business Conditions and New Developments at Bentley Prince Street

April 27, 2011—Anthony Minite, President of Bentley Prince Street and Kemp Harr discuss the latest developments with this upscale commercial carpet brand. Listen to the interview to hear where they are focusing their energy in 2011 to take advantage of the recovery we are seeing in the commercial market. Specifics include new tufting equipment, Ipad sales force tool, and employee developent.

Doug Giles Discusses UTT's Project Yellowstone

Doug Giles Discusses UTT's Project Yellowstone

April 21, 2011—Doug Giles, Director of Marketing with Universal Textile Technologies, and Kemp Harr discuss UTT's new recycling partnership with Yellowstone National Park. Listen to the interview to hear details around how UTT recycles Yellowstone's plastic bottles into high performance backing products for the residential, commercial and synthetic turf markets.

Ann Derr Describes the Vision Award Grand Prize Project in Bellevue, Washington

Ann Derr Describes the Vision Award Grand Prize Project in Bellevue, Washington

April 20, 2011—Ann Derr, Principal with JPC Architects, and Kemp Harr discuss JPC's grand prize winning entry for this year's Vision Design Awards. Listen to the interview to hear Ann talk about this project, where the firm specializes and how its business has been affected by the recession. The Vision Design Awards are sponsored by Bentley Prince Street, Centiva, Crossville and Johnsonite and it was created to reward interior design that effectively integrates flooring design with the overall design of the space.

Jeff Meadows Discusses the Rise in Raw Material Prices Driving Up the Price of Carpet

Jeff Meadows Discusses the Rise in Raw Material Prices Driving Up the Price of Carpet

April 19, 2011—Jeff Meadows, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer for Beaulieu of America, and Kemp Harr discuss the global market conditions that are resulting in higher carpet prices. Listen to the interview to hear Jeff explain why nylon, polyester and Polypropylene prices are at an all time high and what effect that has on the carpet industry.

Richard Friedman of DFS Flooring in Southern California Discusses His Business Strategy

Richard Friedman of DFS Flooring in Southern California Discusses His Business Strategy

April 18, 2011—Richard Friedman, President of DFS Flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss the strategy that has resulted in this Southern California commercial flooring contractor's 25% growth in the last two years. Listen to the interview to hear more about DFS' balance of maintenance to PI (product and installation) business. Also listen to Richard briefly talk about the highlights of this year's Starnet meeting in Phoenix.

Jeanne Matson Discusses the Starnet Annual Meeting in Arizona

Jeanne Matson Discusses the Starnet Annual Meeting in Arizona

April 15, 2011—Jeanne Matson, President of Starnet, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of Starnet's annual meeting held in Phoenix, Arizona this week. Listen to the interview to hear how the largest co-op of commercial flooring contractors is doing as the economy starts to show signs of life in the commercial flooring sector. Also hear more details about Starnet's annual design contest.

Michael Martin Introduces Himself as the Next Leader of the NWFA

Michael Martin Introduces Himself as the Next Leader of the NWFA

April 11, 2011—Michael Martin, who has been hired to replace Ed Korzack as the head of the National Wood Flooring Association at the end of the year, and Kemp Harr discuss his background and the role of the association. Listen to the interview to hear where his focus will be as he takes the helm of this association.