February 17, 2011—Peter Greene, VP of Marketing with InterfaceFlor, and Kemp Harr discuss the strategy behind Interface's decision to add to executive positions focused on the design community. Listen to the interview to hear more about Jennifer Busch and Vicki deVuono's new role at Interface.
February 16, 2011—Recorded at Surfaces, Erinn Valencich, Quick-Step's spokesperson and style expert, discusses residential trends and what role flooring takes in the designs she does for her clients. Watch the video to see how drastically a room can change based on the color of the floor used underneath the furniture.
February 15, 2011—Steve Silverman, President and COO of Abbey, and Kemp Harr discuss the new products and programs rolled out last week at the annual Abbey Carpet and Floor meeting in Reno, Nevada. Listen to the interview to hear more about Abbey's new Softique Nylon carpet fiber and about its annual consumer advertising program.
February 14, 2011—Recorded at Surfaces--David Duncan, VP of Marketing for Mohawk, and Kemp Harr discuss a recent consumer satisfaction ranking for SmartStrand versus other fiber types and Mohawk's brand extension of Wear-Dated into PET fibers. Watch the video to see how Mohawk is promoting these brands in 2011.
February 11, 2011—Filmed at Surfaces, Laurie Lyza and Kemp Harr review a few of Crossville's new product introductions for 2011, its new smartphone app and its upcoming anniversary celebration. Watch the video to see what's new with Crossville.
February 10, 2011—Recorded at Surfaces, Kim Holm and Joe Amato discuss the Bargain Basement theme, the pace set in the first day, and highlights of new Mannington products for 2011. Watch the video to hear Kim's optimistic outlook for business in 2011.
February 9, 2011—Recorded at Surfaces, Ralph Boe and Patricia Flavin discuss Beaulieu's new product introductions and dealer programs for 2011. Watch the video to see and hear about HealthyTouch and Beaulieu's new consumer website. As part of this program, listen to Ralph talk about why Beaulieu thinks Polyester will soon become the preferred fiber in the residential market.
February 8, 2011—Recorded at Surfaces 2011, Jamann Step and Clint Hubbard discuss its continued growth and expansion through new products, expanded sales force and expanded customer base. Watch the video to see more about Home Legend's expansion, which includes a new bamboo plant, and hear details about its GreenGuard certification.
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.
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.