February 23, 2010—Roger Farabee, Sr VP of Marketing for Unlin, and Kemp Harr discuss Quick-Step's new GenuEdge and ScratchGuard technology along with their new product introductions for 2010. Watch the video to hear where laminate flooring fits with today's consumer from one of the largest domestic manufacturers in that category.
February 22, 2010—Andy Brumlow, VP of Product Development for Oriental Weavers, and Kemp Harr discuss OW's new products for 2010. New this year, the company has expanded its broadloom offerings to include a New Zealand Wool, Axminister collection called Kensington. It is also introducing a reversible rug series called Options with 25 different pattern options. Watch the video to see and hear more about OW's business and some rug trends that Andy has been seeing.
February 19, 2010—Clint Hubbard-CEO and Jamann Stepp-VP of Sales at Home Legend talk with Kemp Harr about the business strategy that has led to solid growth in 2009. Watch the video to see and hear more about the 46 new products they are introducing for 2010. Home Legend sells cork, bamboo, hardwood, laminate and area rugs. This year they have a license agreement with Disney for area rugs and laminate. The company first started selling flooring in 1997.
February 18, 2010—Recorded at Surfaces 2010, Al Penny, CEO and Owner of Monticello Floors, talks with Kemp Harr about the changes he has led since buying the company a little over a year ago. Watch the video to hear about Monticello's fit in the market, its approach to distribution, its investments in innovation, its alignment with Aquafil fibers and its expansion into hard surfaces.
February 17, 2010—Recorded at Surfaces 2010 in Las Vegas, Paul Comiskey, President of The Dixie Group's residential business, and Kemp Harr discuss the company's brand strategy and new product introductions. Watch the video to learn more about the U.S.'s fourth largest carpet producer and its products.
February 16, 2010—In this interview recorded at Surfaces in Las Vegas, Thomas Trissl, President and owner of Centiva, and Kemp Harr discuss the company's market focus, its strategy for growth and its new product sample books. Watch the video to see shots of Centiva's booth and new product introductions.
February 15, 2010—Don Finkell, who is now CEO of Shaw Industries' Hardwood Business, talks with Kemp Harr in the Anderson booth at Surfaces 2010. Watch the interview to learn about Anderson's new Lustre Lock Ultra finish, its new Tropical Reflections collection and also get an update on the Lacey Act.
February 12, 2010—Recorded at Surfaces on the opening day, Ralph Boe-President, Patricia Flavin-Sr VP of Marketing, and Jeff Meadows-Executive VP of Residential, discuss with Kemp Harr the highlights of Beaulieu's 2010 Surface's message. Watch the interview to see and hear more about Beaulieu's growth initiatives, their new product introductions, and their focus on the female consumer.
February 11, 2010—Frank Douglas, VP of Business Development with Crossville, and Kemp Harr discuss Crossville's business strategy and purpose for coming to Surfaces. Listen to the interview to hear about Crossville's Americana theme, new products like Get Planked and Ultimetal, and Crossville's strategy for growth.
February 10, 2010—Brian Greenwell, VP of Marketing with Mullican, and Kemp Harr discuss the evolution of Mullican's business over the last 10 years and its newest product introductions. Watch the interview to hear how Mullican has been able to grow its business with retailers. Brian also talks about lumber prices and the company's outlook for 2010.