June 5, 2008—Dennis Szczybor and Kemp Harr discuss the rollout of Mohawk's branded hardwood program with over 150 new styles and a major consumer advertising campaign. In a meeting at Mohawk's headquarters yesterday, details of the program were released. Listen to this 10 minute interview to hear more about their simplified message and the differentiating components of this new program.
June 3, 2008—Learn more about Porcelanosa's approach to the U.S. market in an interview conducted at Coverings 2008 last month. This Spanish tile company uses the lifestyle approach to selling their porcelain floor tiles through 10 of their own showrooms in major U.S. cities and also through independent retailers. View the video to see their new grass paper, snake skin texture, wood grain and leather look products.
June 2, 2008—Andy Brumlow and Kemp Harr discuss OW's entry into the woven broadloom business. Up to this point, Oriental Weavers (the largest woven floorcovering manufacturer in the world) has focused on the area rug business. Listen to the interview to hear more about their new assortment and the special programs they have developed for specialty floorcovering retailers here in the U.S. (5 minutes)
May 30, 2008—In a discussion taped at Coverings 2008, Vittorio Vaccari and kemp Harr discuss the six Florim brands and the markets they serve. View the video to see their new products for 2008 and their market strategy for the U.S.
May 29, 2008—In an interview conducted at Coverings 2008, David Lang and Kemp Harr discuss Emil's approach to the U.S. Market. Watch the interview to hear about their Green Tech certified environmental products, view their striking booth and also see their contemporary new architectural products.
May 28, 2008—In an interview conducted at Coverings 2008, Glenn Feder and Kemp Harr discuss traffic at the show, seminars and give an update on the show.
May 27, 2008—Trevor Brockie and Kemp Harr discuss Accu-Cut's plans to give away a $10,000 roll cutting machine in mid June. Listen to the interview to find out more about Accu-Cut and also how easy it is to enter for this special promotion.
May 23, 2008—In a recent interview at Coverings 2008 with Massimo Ballucchi, Kemp Harr and Massimo discuss Vitromex's approach to the U.S. market, styling differences, and their new products for 2008. Watch the interview to hear about their V+ Initiative and see their new products for the U.S.
May 22, 2008—In an Interview conducted at Coverings 2008, Noah Chitty and Kemp Harr provide an overview of this American operation of GranitiFiandre. Watch the interview to hear about their market approach and see their new products for 2008.
May 21, 2008—Marcio Muller and Kemp Harr discuss Eliane's dominance as the leading exporter of tile from Brazil. Marcio also provides insight about how the U.S. demand for tile differs from the world market. View the interview to see the new products from Eliane for 2008.