Flooring Podcast

Zehner & Sheehan Discuss Mannington's Plan to Minimize Disruption Caused by Supply Chain Issues

May 8, 2023—Zach Zehner and David Sheehan, President and SVP of Product Development with Mannington Mills' residential business, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss the firm’s revised supply chain and communications plan for dealers in light of border issues with select products sourced from Asia. This proactive response is necessary due to products being delayed at the border to ensure they aren’t sourced from the Uyghur region of China. This import delay issue is affecting inbound freight from Asia for many of the brands here in the U.S.

Bruce Zwicker Discusses Current Business Conditions in Flooring Business

May 5, 2023—Bruce Zwicker, Flooring industry consultant, and Kemp Harr discuss current demand trends within flooring business and the Q1 results for publicly traded flooring companies. Listen to the interview for more details.

Mark Bischoff and Geoff Gordon Discuss the Commercial Business Pace and Schönox Porsche Event

May 4, 2023—Mark Bischoff and Geoff Gordon, CEO of Starnet and Executive Director of Fuse, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss current business conditions in the commercial flooring sector and the Schönox Porsche customer event held in Birmingham this week. Listen to the interview for more details.

Michael Martin Discusses the Hardwood Flooring (NWFA) Show in Milwaukee

May 3, 2023—Michael Martin, CEO of the National Wood Flooring Association, (NWFA), and Kemp Harr discuss the health of the hardwood flooring business and highlights of the annual expo being held in Milwaukee this week. Listen to the interview for more details.

Bob Peoples Discusses Highlights of CARE Meeting in Orlando

April 28, 2023—Bob Peoples, executive director of the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of this weeks' meeting in Orlando and an update on the California and New York extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs. Listen to the interview for more details.

Hector Narvaez Discusses His New Role with Stonepeak

April 25, 2023—Hector Narvaez, EVP of Sales, Marketing and Operations with Iris Ceramica Group (better known by Stonepeak here in the U.S), and Kemp Harr discuss Hector's recent career change. Listen to the interview to hear more about this career change, his new responsibilities and where he plans to live.

Jacky Huang Discusses Wonder Porcelain's Market Strategy with USA Factory

April 24, 2023—Jacky Huang, CEO of Wonder Porcelain, and Kemp Harr discuss Marco Polo’s market strategy and capability with its USA factory in Lebanon, Tennessee. Listen to the interview, taped at Coverings, for more details.

Jed Durbin Discusses Portobello America's New Factory in Baxter, Tennessee

April 21, 2023—Jed Durbin, VP of Manufacturing with Portobello, and Kemp Harr discuss the opening of this Brazilian based tile company’s new factory in Baxter, Tennessee. Listen to the interview for more details on the size and capability of this operation which opens next month.

Lindsey Waldrep Discusses Crossville's Message at Coverings 2023 in Orlando

April 20, 2023—Lindsey Waldrep, VP of Marketing with Crossville, and Kemp Harr discuss Crossville’s new products at Coverings as well as the company’s shift in balance between the commercial and residential sectors. Listen to the interview for more details.

Joe Lundgren Discusses Latest News and Trends from Coverings in Orlando

April 19, 2023—Joe Lundgren, with Joe Lundgren Consulting, and Kemp Harr discuss growth statistics and trends from the Coverings Expo in Orlando. Listen to the interview for more details.