Flooring Podcast

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.

Don Finkell Discusses His Hardwood Observations from Domotex 2011

January 19, 2011—Don Finkell, CEO of Shaw's Hardwood Business, and Kemp Harr discuss the hardwood trends and innovations revealed at this year's Domotex Show in Hannover, Germany. Listen to the interview to hear Don (who is an expert in the hardwood field) discuss his perspective on what he saw at the show.

Stephan Kuhne Discusses Attendance and Other Highlights from Domotex 2011 in Germany

January 18, 2011—Stephan Kuhne, board member of Deutsche Messe, and Kemp Harr, discuss this year's Domotex Hannover show, the largest professional floorcovering show in the world. Listen to the interview to find out how the floorcovering market is doing in different parts of the world, as well as how Domotex continually tries to add new features, such as the first Wood Flooring Summit next year.

Vinnie Virga Discusses the Highlights of Flooring America's Winter Convention

January 17, 2011—Vinnie Virga, President of Flooring America and Flooring Canada and Kemp Harr, discuss the highlights of his convention in Texas last week. Listen to the interview to hear more details and also learn about consumer research that reveals what today's consumer is looking for when she buys flooring.

Georgina Sikorski Discusses Compliance Requirements For Mills Selling Carpet into California

January 14, 2011—Georgina Sikorski, Executive Director for CARE, and Kemp Harr discuss the details of the new California AB 2398 law which sets aside a nickel per yard on the purchase of new carpet to be used as an incentive to reduce the amount of post consumer carpet in the landfill. Listen to the interview to hear more about this law and the requirements for carpet mills and importers who sell carpet in California to register with the state.

Eric Demaree Discusses the Highlights of The Carpet One Convention in Dallas

January 13, 2011—Eric Demaree, President of Carpet One Floor and Home, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of this week's Carpet One Convention in Dallas, Texas. Listen to the interview to hear details on how the group's membership is doing, information on a few of the key speakers, and some new product initiatives for 2011.

Jay Flynn Discusses the Opening Day of the International Builder Show in Orlando

January 12, 2011—Jay Flynn, VP of Marketing for Bridgeway Interactive, and Kemp Harr discuss the International Builder Show, which opens today in Orlando, Florida. Listen to the interview to hear more about this show, its anticipated growth and why people come to the show.

Jim Dion Discusses his Upcoming Surfaces Seminars

January 11, 2011—Jim Dion, an author and expert on retail buying habits, discusses his upcoming seminars scheduled for Monday, January 24th in Las Vegas. In the morning, Jim talks about how to beat the big boxes and in the afternoon Jim leads a seminar of consumer buying trends. Listen to the interview to hear more about Jim's credentials and his topics at Surfaces.