Flooring Podcast

Ron Lee Provides Highlights from Last Week's Resource Commercial Flooring Network Meeting

March 23, 2010—Ron Lee, Executive Director of the Resource Commercial Flooring Network, and Kemp Harr, discuss the highlights of the group's meeting last week in Florida. Listen to the interview to hear about the mood of the members and the signs of increasing commercial activity, a new "vendor speed dating" program, how many members are focused on the maintenance and replacement business, and how the group wants to increase its visibility with the architecture and design community.

Dan Frierson Discusses Dixie Group's Performance, Economy & Stainmaster's Exit from Home Depot

March 22, 2010—Dan Frierson, Chairman of The Dixie Group, and Kemp Harr catch up on a quick summary of the changes Dixie has made to be competitive in this current market. Listen to the interview to hear Dan talk about current demand levels, management changes at Dixie and also Invista's decision to pull the Stainmaster brand from Home Depot and Menards.

Mark Clayton Discusses the Launch of Milliken's New Residential Carpet Collection

March 19, 2010—Mark Clayton, Business Manager for Milliken Residential, and Kemp Harr discuss Milliken's renewed focus in the residential market and the product collection and business strategy for 2010. Listen to the interview to hear more about their product styling, retail displays and timing.

Ed Korczak Discusses The Highlights of Next Week's NWFA Show in Washington D.C.

March 16, 2010—Ed Korczak, Managing Director of the National Wood Flooring Association, and Kemp Harr discuss the specific highlights of next week's NWFA meeting in D.C. Listen to the interview to hear more about the seminars and the schedule. Ed also talks about the wood flooring outlook for 2010.

Bethany Richmond Discusses CRI's Efforts to Educate Asthma & Allergy Doctors on Carpet

March 11, 2010—Bethany Richmond, Communications Manager with CRI, and Kemp Harr discuss the Carpet and Rug Institute's efforts to educate asthma and allergy doctors about the myths surrounding the impact carpet has on patients who suffer with Asthma and allergy symptoms. Listen to the interview to hear about Bethany's reception at a recent doctor's conference.

Joan Ceccarelli Discusses Design Trends in the Residential Market From a Designer Perspective

March 10, 2010—Joan Ceccarelli, Residential Interior Designer in Park City, UT, and Kemp Harr discuss residential flooring trends and Joan's role on the Surfaces Education Advisory Council. Listen to the interview to hear about current trends in the residential flooring sector and ways to keep abreast of this changing market.

Kermit Baker Discusses The Architectural Billing Index and His Economic Outlook for 2010

March 5, 2010—Kermit Baker, Chief Economist with the American Institute of Architects, and Kemp Harr discuss the January Billings Index and the economic outlook for 2010. Listen to the interview to hear the latest thinking from this economic expert as he discusses many of the factors that have a bearing on how the economy will perform this year.

Jon Logue Discusses Highlights of Alliance Flooring's Annual Convention

March 4, 2010—Jon Logue, Co-CEO with Alliance Flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss the upbeat tone of the membership at last week's meeting. Listen to the interview to hear the highlights of the meeting and more details about why the members are feeling good about 2010.

Dave Gheesling Discusses The Future Outlook for The Builder Market

March 3, 2010—Dave Gheesling, CEO with the FEI Group (formerly known as FloorExpo), and Kemp Harr discuss the future outlook of the builder market for 2010 and beyond. Listen to the interview to hear the optimism he is getting from his membership and also hear about shifts in consumer tastes when it comes to flooring and size of dwelling.

John Baugh on Year End Results for the Publicly Traded Flooring Companies

March 1, 2010—John Baugh, managing director with Stifel Nicolaus, and Kemp Harr discuss the 4th quarter and year end results for Mohawk, Armstrong and Interface. Listen to the interview to hear more details about the performance of these three publicly traded flooring companies and John's outlook for 2010.