Flooring Podcast

Preview of the AFA’s FloorTec Show (28:20)

October 23, 2007—Prior to the opening of the American Floorcovering Alliance’s (AFA) biennial FloorTec show, in Dalton, Georgia, Wanda Ellis, Executive Director, AFA and exhibitor Dr. Janet Murrell with Warrington Fire of the UK discuss the show, its exhibitors, the made up of companies that offer products and services aimed at the carpet industry, the demonstrations the seminars and the other events surrounding the show. Murrell discusses Warrington Fire and its mission in the U.S., that of preparing U.S. companies to meet required fire testing and certification in the UK and Europe.

Mohawk Industries 3Q Conference Call –Financial Report (7:07)

October 22, 2007—The financial report of Mohawk Industries third quarter earnings conference call, presented by Mohawk CFO, Frank Boykin.

Economist John McDevitt Assesses the Economy – Part 2 (16:40)

October 22, 2007—John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist in the final part of a two-part series disucsses How much the economic growth has slowed and will continue to slow going forward; Rising oil prices and if a robust economy is possible with $95 oil. McDevitt also shares his forecast for GDP growth for the 3rd, 4th and year-end.

Economist John McDevitt Assesses the Economy - Part 1 (21:18)

October 20, 2007—John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist, in the first part of a two-part series assesses the economy discussing the housing sector and Treasury Paulson’s recent remarks related to the housing and credit markets and their impact on the economy. McDevitt talks about the housing slump and its past and future effects on the total economy, the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index and the commercial building market. Also discusses is the recent Commerce Department’s August snafu when it reported a loss of 4,000 jobs only to have it revised to an increase of 110,000 jobs.

Simonson on the Internet – Part 5 (11:59)

October 19, 2007—John Simonson, President, Webstream Dynamics, in the final part of a five-pqart series talks about the growing impact of the internet as he offers recommendations to retailers about becoming involved with retail group and manufacturer’s web sites. Simonson discusses opportunities for retailers with local search options and also discusses his views on developments for the internet of the future.

Simonson on the Internet – Part 4 (10:18)

October 18, 2007—John Simonson, President, Webstream Dynamics, in the fourth part series talks about the growing impact of the internet Discussed factors the help and hinder website perform to organic keyword searches and the factors that are causing more manufactures and retailers rely on purchasing keywords. Also discussed are the changing challenges of selling products over the internet.

FloorExpo’s Dave Gheesling on The Scotty Foundation (6:12)

October 18, 2007—Dave Gheesling CEO, Floor Expo discusses the Scotty Foundation and its focus, which is supporting organizations that care for and cure children with cancer. Gheesling talks about the foundation’s upcoming charity golf tournament and raffle of a vintage 1925 Chevrolet Coupe. You can learn more at, thescotty.org, carecuredream.org and thescottyraffle.org.

Simonson on the Internet – Part 2 (13:08)

October 17, 2007—John Simonson, President, Webstream Dynamics, in the third part of a five part series talks about the growing impact of the internet Discusses corporate internet policies and how they are changing and factors that help in the marketing of websites, including banner advertising. Simonson also talks about the growing sophistication of industry web sites and their room visualizer tools.

Floor Focus’ Kemp Harr, the Week in the Flooring Industry (33:45)

October 17, 2007—Kemp Harr, Publisher of Floor Focus magazine looks back at the events of the past week in the industry discussing: Faus Group’s fall press event, the company’s expansion plans and its introduction of 17 SKUs; Sears’ move to test the sales of floor covering products in three Ohio stores; The Justice Department’s decision not to pursue PFOA action criminal action against DuPont; Flooring America’s launching of Shop at Home Service; The drop in yesterday’s National Home Builder’s housing market index and; JJJ Floor Coverings joining StarNet.

Simonson on the Internet – Part 2 (12:58)

October 16, 2007—John Simonson, President, Webstream Dynamics, in the second part of a five part series talks about the growing impact of the internet Simonson discusses is the technological advancement of the floor covering industry compared with other industries and the growing impact of the internet Simonson discusses the benefits of keeping up to date with activities on the internet and the growing challenge of getting discovered by search engines.