May 9, 2008—In a discussion with Kemp Harr, Hector Narvaez announces a new Marazzi brand called Level for a new line of products made in the USA but sold through a group of distributors that historically have only sold imported tile. Watch the interview to hear more about Marazzi's new products, their marketing strategy, and the design trends that are selling well here in the U.S.
May 8, 2008—Jeanne Nichols talks about their impressive growth in the commercial market here in the U.S. Watch the interview to hear more about the markets they focus on and the new products they are introducing for 2008. Jeanne also talks about current design trends for ceramic tiles.
May 7, 2008—Donato Grosser and Kemp Harr discuss the long standing leadership of the Italians in the worldwide tile market. Listen to the interview to hear more about the shifts in the U.S. import market and what the Italians are doing to maintain leadership.
May 2, 2008—Kemp Harr interviews Laurie Lyza in front of the Crossville booth at Coverings 2008. Laurie talks about EcoCycle which is independently certified to contain post industrial content. This qualifies it for LEED points. Listen to the interview to hear about Plan, their new outdoor collection.
April 29, 2008—Scott Carothers and Kemp Harr discuss the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation and their new Certified Ceramic Tile Installer program which is making its debut at Coverings 08 in Florida.
April 28, 2008—Jeanne Matson and Kemp Harr have a discussion at the annual Starnet Meeting in Orlando, Florida about recent changes at Starnet and the highlights of their annual meeting.
April 25, 2008—Daniel Hendrix and Kemp Harr discuss Interface's year end and First Quarter results and the outlook for the commercial market in the months to come.
April 23, 2008—Jim Dion is scheduled as a keynote speaker at Coverings 2008 on Wednesday, April 30 in Orlando, Florida. Jim and Kemp Harr discuss the topics that Jim will cover in each of his presentations.
April 18, 2008—Ron Lee and Kemp Harr discuss highlights of the annual ReSource Commercial Flooring Network meetiing in Savannah, Georgia. Ron also gives an overview of the size, scope and mission of their organization.
April 17, 2008—Melissa Murphy and Kemp Harr discuss the value of the Shaw Design Center retreat from a retailer's perspective. Listen to the interview to hear her key take-aways and what she found valuable by attending the SDC meeting.