Flooring Podcast

Scarlet Opus Debuts Interior Furnishing Trends for 2012

February 7, 2011—Recorded in the Surfaces Trends Hub, Victoria Redshaw and Shelly Pond with Scarlet Opus discuss their trend predictions for interior furnishings for the future. Scarlet Opus is a trend forecast company based in the UK that hosted the new Trend Hub Area sponsored by Floor Focus Magazine at Surfaces 2011. In this new area, Surfaces attendees were able to get a glimpse into the future of where interior design is headed in 2012. Watch the video to discover how Scarlet Opus is able to make these predictions.

Unilin/Quick-Step Launches Decorwood at Surfaces 2011

February 4, 2011—Roger Farabee, Sr. VP of Marketing for Unilin, and Kemp Harr discuss Quick-Step's newest product introductions for Surfaces 2011 including the new Decorwood. While this product installs as easily as laminate, it is constructed using a direct print process that gives a more realistic look. Watch the video to see more of this product and the other new Quick-Step introductions for 2011.

Scott Humphrey Discusses the Highlights of Shaw's Aligned Dealer Convention in Orlando

February 3, 2011—Scott Humphrey, Director of Shaw's Flooring Network, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of Shaw's Aligned Dealer Conference held in Orlando this week. Listen to the interview to hear about the attendance, key speakers and Shaw's focus for this meeting.

Gary Finseth Discusses Tarkett at Surfaces 2011

February 2, 2011—Recorded live from Surfaces 2011, Gary Finseth, VP of Marketing with Tarkett, and Kemp Harr discuss Tarkett's leadership in the global hard surface category, current market conditions and Tarkett's new product introductions. Watch the video to see detailed footage of Tarkett's new product assortment for 2011.

Neil Poland Discusses Mullican Flooring at Surfaces 2011

February 1, 2011—Recorded live from Surfaces 2011, Neil Poland, President of Mullican Flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss Mullican's market focus, current market conditions and Mullican's new product introductions. Watch the video to see shots from the Mullican booth at this years' show at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Chris Davis Discusses the WFCA and Surfaces 2011

January 28, 2011—Chris Davis, President of the World Floor Covering Association, and Kemp Harr, discuss today's flooring retail environment and the characteristics of retailers that have thrived during the recession. Also listen as Davis talks about the WFCA membership and how the organization is trying to reposition itself by working more closely with other flooring associations.

Gary Cissell Discusses Business Conditions at Nebraska Furniture Mart

January 25, 2011—Gary Cissell, Director of Flooring for Nebraska Furniture Mart, and Kemp Harr talk about the profile of today's consumer from Cissell's perspective, and the trend Cissell is seeing toward more wood and luxury vinyl tile sales. Cissell also discusses his "crazy promotions" to drive shoppers into his store.

Franco Rossi Discusses Aquafil's New Depolymerization Plant in Europe

January 24, 2011—Franco Rossi, President of Aquafil, and Kemp Harr discuss Aquafil's new $21 million facility in Slovenia to produce caprolactam from recycled nylon 6 for its Econyl polymer. The caprolactam produced is as good as virgin material. Econyl, which contains 100% recycled content, and is produced in a nearby polymerization plant, is used in its Alto Chroma BCF carpet fiber. Also hear more details about the Aquafil business.

BMW and Associates Discuss the Continued Growth of the Modular Carpet Market

January 21, 2011—Bill McWhirter and David Smith with BMW and Associates, and Kemp Harr discuss the drivers behind the rapid growth of the modular carpet tile market. Listen to the interview to hear details on the market size, growth and key share holders. BMW has been publishing a bi-annual report on this market for 14 years.

Joe Williams Discusses Why Beaulieu of America Exhibits at Domotex in Germany

January 20, 2011—Joe Williams, Vice President of International Sales for Beaulieu of America, and Kemp Harr discuss the strategy behind Beaulieu's consistent presence at Domotex in Hannover, Germany. Listen to the interview to hear more about Beaulieu's popularity in international markets.