Flooring Podcast

Dave Kitts Provides Details on Mannington's Ability to Recycle Olympic Graphics into Flooring

February 26, 2010—Dave Kitts, Mannington's VP of Environmental, and Kemp Harr discuss Mannington's ability to convert Olympic graphics into commercial flooring tiles. Listen to the interview to hear Dave talk about how this came about with 3M. Dave gives detailed information about the carbon analysis that was done to make sure this was truly the right solution for all parties involved. You can also watch a 4 minute 3M video on this topic by clicking on this link.

http://solutions.3mcanada.ca/wps/portal/3M/en_CA/Olympics/Home/?WT.mc_id=www.3M.ca/2010

Frank Hurd Discusses CRI's Agenda with Delegation to Washington this Week

February 25, 2010—Frank Hurd, VP and Coo with the Carpet and Rug Institute, and Kemp Harr discuss the key topics being discussed at this week's trip to Capitol Hill. Listen to the interview to hear more on their meetings with key politicians on Card Check, the Hire Act, Cap and Trade and the EPA's classification of Coal Fly Ash. Also hear more about the recent uptick in carpet production in the early part of this year.

Erinn Valencich Discusses Her New Role As Designer/Spokesperson for Quick-Step

February 24, 2010—Interior designer Erinn Valencich, Quick-Step's Celebrity Spokesperson, and Kemp Harr discuss Erinn's new role with the laminate maker. Watch the video to learn more about her microsite (www.quickstepstyle.com) and plans to use her design skills to promote Quick-Step.

Roger Farabee Discusses New Quick-Step Innovation and Product Introductions for 2010

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.

Andy Brumlow Discusses New Products Introduced at Surfaces 2010 and Some New Rug Trends

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.

Top Management at Home Legend Discusses Growth in 2009 and New Products for 2010

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.

Al Penny Discusses Monticello's Market Fit & How This Carpet Producer Evolved Since He Bought it

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.

Paul Comiskey Discusses The Dixie Group's Brand Strategy and New Products at Surfaces 2010

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.

Thomas Trissl Discusses Centiva's Market Focus and New Products at Surfaces 2010

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.

Don Finkell Discusses Anderson Hardwood's Newest Innovations and Product Introductions at Surfaces

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.