Flooring Podcast

Faus Group’s Juan Flores on Intellectual Property – Part 2

March 3, 2007—Juan Flores, President of Faus Group, in the second part of a four-part series talks more about the patent lawsuit situation that occurred at Domotex, the specific technology that was involved, the losses the company incurred at Domotex and the insuing actions the company is contemplating. Flores discusses the cross-licensing agreement it had with Unilin, why it was terminated with Mohawk’s acquisition of Unilin, the intellectual property that Faus holds in the industry and its strategy in terms of licensing and cross-licensing agreements going forward and the technology currently being developed upon which Faus will seek patents.

Barker on the Market

March 3, 2007—Mike Barker, Investment and Retirement Management, looks back at the market activity of this week including Tuesday’s 416 point drop and yesterday’s drop at the open and subsequent recovery. Barker puts the week in perspective discussing former Fed chairman Alan Greenspan’s recession comment. Barker also revisits the housing market and the prospects of it hitting bottom, and the factors he will focus on in the weeks ahead as he offers advise for the 401K investor.

Faus Group’s Juan Flores on Intellectual Property – Part 1

March 1, 2007—Juan Flores, President, Faus Group, in the first part of a four-part series discusses Surfaces 2007 and the company’s mission at the show, the state of the intellectual property situation that hard surface sector of the floor covering industry and the Unilin law suit that was responsible for the removal of Faus’ product from the its stand at Domotex, Flores talks about the possible actions the company may take since the suit has been dropped and the company’s cross-licensing agreements.

Barker on the Market's 416 Point Plunge

February 28, 2007—Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement looks at yesterday's plunge in the stock market, including a drop in the Dow Jones of 416.02 points or 3.3%. Barker talks about the events that set the stage for the decline, including events in the Shanghai and he also share his expectations for the days and months to come.

Floor Focus’ Frank O’Neill and the Week in the Flooring Industry

February 28, 2007—Frank O’Neill, Co Publisher of Floor Focus magazine, discusses: The refusal of the Supreme Court of hear the appeal of Mohawk immigration appeal; Armstrong World’s deal with parent Armstrong Holdings and what’s ahead for the company; Dixie’s and Interfaces’ fourth quarter results; Rug Décor expansion plans and Sergenian’s Floor Coverings recycling initiative.

CRI’s Werner Braun Discusses the Seal of Approval Program – Part 3

February 28, 2007—Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI), President, Werner Braun, in the final part of a three-part series, discusses the association’s Seal of Approval program for carpet maintenance fielding questions and commentary from some in the cleaning and maintenance community.

CRI’s Werner Braun Discusses the Seal of Approval Program – Part 2

February 27, 2007—Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI), President, Werner Braun, in the second part of a three-part series, discusses the association’s Seal of Approval program for carpet maintenance fielding questions and commentary from some in the cleaning and maintenance community.

CRI’s Werner Braun Discusses the Seal of Approval Program - Part 1

February 26, 2007—Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI), President, Werner Braun, in the first part of a three-part series, discusses the association’s Seal of Approval program for carpet maintenance fielding questions and commentary from some in the cleaning and maintenance community.

Barker on the Market

February 23, 2007—Mike Barker, Investment and Retirement Management discusses the local charity ride, organized by Saul Raisin, an international-known cyclist, who had suffered life-threatening injuries in a race in France. Barker also looks at Mohawk’s fourth quarter earnings, its lowered second-quarter guidance and the subsequent bounce in the company’s share price, the continued decline in the housing sector and the crisis among sub-prime lenders and the impact this could have on the economy and the market. Also discusses is the markets continued up move and its implications.

Keith Rhodes, Owner of GCO Carpet Outlets, from Surfaces - (2:37)

February 23, 2007—Keith Rhodes, Owner of GCO Carpet Outlets in Gulfport and Gautier, Mississippi, Just prior to the opening on Surfaces 2007, talks about his community and his operations during the hurricanes, his product offerings including ceramic tile, how he prepares and works a show like Surfaces. Also see the massive stampede of show attendees rushing to ether the show on opening day.