Flooring Podcast

Analyst Keith Hughes Looks Back at 1Q – Part 2 (12:38)

May 22, 2007—Keith Hughes, Managing Director in Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson-Humphrey in the second part of a four-part series evaluates Mohawk’s first quarter sales and earnings discussing the performance of the Mohawk, Daltile and Unilin sectors, the European market and the company’s licensing and intellectual property business. Hughes talks about the commercial sector, the company’s track record at reducing costs and managing inventories and recent articles that suggest the company is an acquisition target for private equity firms.

NWFA’s Ed Korczak Looks Back at the 2007 Convention & Expo – Part 3 (13:30)

May 21, 2007—Ed Korczak, Executive Director, National Wood Flooring Association, (NWFA), in the final part of a three-part series, discusses the National Wood Flooring Convention & Expo, which was held last month in Denver. Korczak also talks about his expectations for the wood flooring sector going forward, some of the current trends in wood flooring some of the trends to come, the boom in reclaimed wood, China and the North American wood flooring marketplace.

Analyst Keith Hughes Looks Back at 1Q – Part 1 (12:35)

May 21, 2007—Keith Hughes, Managing Director in Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson-Humphrey, in the first part of a four-part series, looks back at the first quarter in the floorcovering and furniture industries discussing the residential and commercial sectors as well as the remodeling market. Hughes talks about the spring selling season and looks at Mohawk’s performance during the quarter discussing the company’s sales and earnings verses analyst’s expectations.

Dongpeng Ceramic’s Lawrence Ren Liu from Coverings 2007

May 19, 2007—Lawrence Ren Liu, Managing Director, International Business Department, Guangdong Dongpeng Ceramic Co., Foshan, China, one of China’s largest ceramic producers, from Coverings 2007, discusses Dongpeng the company, its annual production, its product offerings and its focus on North America and European markets, as well as its export and domestic plans for the future.

NWFA’s Ed Korczak Looks Back at the 2007 Convention & Expo – Part 2

May 18, 2007—Ed Korczak, Executive Director, National Wood Flooring Association, (NWFA), in the second part of a three-part series, discusses the National Wood Flooring Convention & Expo, which was held last month in DenverThe NWFA organization, the aspects of the association, the North American wood flooring market, the international and the convention’s educational program and its keynote speaker, former Denver Broncos quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer John Elway.

NWFA’s Ed Korczak Looks Back at the 2007 Convention & Expo – Part 1

May 17, 2007—Ed Korczak, Executive Director, National Wood Flooring Association, (NWFA), in the first part of a three-part series, discusses the National Wood Flooring Convention & Expo, which was held last month in Denver. Korczak talks about the growth the convention has seen in recent years and the wide range of wood flooring producers and manufacturers of related products that participate in the show. Korczak also discusses the association’s international membership made of manufacturers, distributors and retailers, the biggest hits at the show and the growth of mesquite.

The Week in the Flooring Industry with Floor Focus Publisher Kemp Harr

May 16, 2007—Kemp Harr, Publisher, Floor Focus magazine looks back at the past two weeks in the floor covering industry discussing: The Carpet America Recovery Effort's (CARE) annual conference last week in Charleston, SC; Home Depot’s first quarter earnings report; The softening of the remodeling market and the National Association of Realtors trimming its 2007 housing forecast; The expansion of Floor & Decor into Austin and Orlando and The Floor Trader’s expansion plans in Michigan; And Coverings’ record breaking debut in Chicago.

Contractor Dan Welch, Welch Tile & Marble, from Coverings 2007

May 15, 2007—Dan Welch, Welch Tile & Marble, Kent City, MI, from Coverings 2007 discusses his tile and store contracting business, its growth in recent years and his plans for the future. Welch also talks about his decision to attend Coverings, his preparation for the show and his reaction to the exhibits and seminars of the show.

Crossville Chairman Svend Hovmand from Coverings 2007

May 14, 2007—Svend Hovmand, Chairman, Crossville and Chairman of Coverings 2007, from Coverings, discusses the show, its attendee and exhibitor turnout, its 2007 venue of Chicago’s McCormick Place and his expections as to how Chicago will play in the show’s future. Hovmand also discusses technology in the ceramic industry and how technology has developed in recent years.

Donato Grosser from Coverings 2007

May 11, 2007—Donato Grosser, D. Grosser and Associates, from Coverings 2007 discusses, the North American ceramic tile market in 2006 and first quarter 2007, the show and its level of success in Chicago and his expectations for the future. Grosser also talks about product and growth trends for the North American market.