Flooring Podcast

Ellen Wren and Donna Sisson, two of Johnsonite's Solutions Development Consultants

February 14, 2008—Ellen Wren and Donna Sisson provide some background on Johnsonite's product line and their approach to the market. In addition they talk about the theme of their Surfaces 2008 booth, a few highlights of their latest products and a summary of their triple bottom line sustainability message. They also discuss why Johnsonite (which is now a division of Tarkett) has enjoyed 17 straight years of continuous growth.

Lori Kirk-Rolley, Marketing Director, Dal-Tile

February 13, 2008—Lori Kirk-Rolley gives an overview of the Dal-Tile organization, new products in 2008 and discusses their environmental initiative.

Kennedy Frierson, President, Masland

February 12, 2008—Kennedy Frierson describes Masland as a design oriented soft floorcovering company which focused on the upper end of the market and continues to grow every year. He also talks about their new wool products and new styles featuring Invista's new Luxerell fiber.

Frank Douglas, VP of Business Development, Crossville

February 11, 2008—Frank Douglas discusses Crossville's leading market position, their new Robert A.M. Stern collection called "The Building Blocks" and the secret behind their year over year growth. Frank also talks about their third party environmental certification.

Marianne Cone, Director of Marketing, Solutia

February 8, 2008—Marianne Cone discusses Solutia's "By The Foot" marketing campaign, their Wear-Dated Natural Nylon and pointed out some of the carpet styles featured in their Surfaces 2008 booth.

Chris Davis, President, WFCA

February 7, 2008—Chris Davis discusses the Surfaces 2008 show traffic, WFCA's website, a quick reminder of the benefits of membership and the strategy behind their consumer advertising campaign.

Brian Greenwell, VP Sales/Marketing for Mullican Flooring

February 6, 2008—Brain Greenwell discusses Mullican's position in the marketplace and their new products for 2008.

Gary Johnston, Director of the Stainmaster Brand at Invista

February 5, 2008—In this interview conducted at Surfaces 2008, Gary Johnston discusses Invista's new yarn system ("twice as soft as Tactesse"), the theme of their booth, the number of Stainmaster carpets introduced this year, and other interesting show information.

Don Finkell, President and CEO of Anderson Hardwood

February 4, 2008—Don Finkell is interviewed from his Surfaces 2008 booth discussing the show traffic, Anderson's new products, the theme of their booth and the transition of ownership over to Shaw Industires.

Ed Duncan, VP Marketing, Mannington

February 1, 2008—Ed Duncan talks about Mannington's new introductions and their product diversity as well as the quality of the show traffic at Surfaces 2008.