Flooring Podcast

Floor Focus’ Frank O’Neill - The Week in the Floor Covering Industry

November 8, 2005—Floor Focus magazine publisher Frank O’Neill discusses: The completion of Shaw’s acquisition of Honeywell’s nylon carpet fibers unit, the future of the Anso and Zeftron brands, retail programs and sales to other carpet mills; The exclusive Mohawk/Dupont Sorona polymer partnership; Unilin’s UK patent infringement court victory; Faus Group’s steps toward its new Georgia manufacturing facility; The CRI’s new sustainability standard; and Bentley Prince Street’s 100% recycled yarn product.

American Home Surfaces Group President Bruce Weber

November 8, 2005—Bruce Weber, President of the retail group American Home Surfaces Group discusses the organization, its makeup, history, size and plans for growth. Also discussed is the groups recently held convention in Pasadena and the new products and programs launched at that convention. Weber also shares his views on the internet, competition, including the big box players, technology and consumer preferences.

Tamara Christian on Coverings' McCormick Place Move

November 7, 2005—Tamara Christian, President, National Trade Productions and Show Director of ceramic and store trade show Coverings, discusses the decision to move the show to Chicago’s McCormick Place in alternating years beginning in 2007. Christian also talks about the expectation of increased attendance as a result of the move, McCormick as a venue, the space the show will occupy and the related cost factors related to the facility. Christian also previews Coverings 2006 discussing her attendance and exhibitor expectations. Also discussed are the factors that govern the show’s owners vision of the show.

Ron Greitzer, CEO, Los Angeles Fiber Company on Recycling Carpet

November 5, 2005—Ron Greitzer, CEO, Los Angeles Fiber Company, discusses the history of this company that successfully produces and markets carpet cushion that is manufactured from recycled post-consumer carpet. Greitzer talks about the manufacturing and collection process and where the product, Reliance Carpet Cushion fits with the marketplace. Greitzer also shares his expectation for the future of recycling and discusses carpet recycling past, present and future and the factors that he feels will drive this segment of the business in the future.

Leary and McGinnis on Shaw’s Plans for the Former Honeywell

November 3, 2005—Mike Leary, Director, External Fiber Sales and Marketing and Lashon McGinnis, Advertising Manager, Shaw Industries discuss this new unit of Shaw, which had formally been Honeywell Nylon. Leary and McGinnis talk about how the new unit fits within the Shaw organization, the company’s approach to the Anso and Zeftron brands, its approach to mill-related fiber sales and its plans for the retailer-oriented marketing efforts, which were a part of Honeywell’s program. Also discussed are the company’s plans for Evergreen, the carpet recycling facility acquired by Shaw in the Honeywell transaction.

Susanne Klaproth on the New Show, Domotex Middle East

November 1, 2005—Susanne Klaproth, Project director, Deutsche Messe, discusses the three international floor covering shows produced by the company, Domotex Hannover, Domotex asia/ChinaFloor and the newest show Domotex Middle East. Klaproth talks about the countries and the markets served by the Domotex Middle East, the venue, the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, her expectations for the show. She also offers previews of both Domotex 2006 and Domotex asia/ChinaFloor 2006.

Lew Migliore, The Industry’s Trouble Shooter & an Industry Standard for Bow & Skew?

November 1, 2005—Lew Migliore, The Industry’s Trouble Shooter, President, LGM Technical Carpet Services in a FloorRadio archives presentation, discusses a bow and skew problem at an installation at in an exercise room, where an inspector reported that the bow and skew was within industry standards. Lew discusses this claim and the fact that there is no such standard.

Jon Dougal and Rebuilding the Gulf Sustainably – Part 1

October 31, 2005—Jon Dougal, Senior Editor, iGreenBuild.com, in the first part of a two-part conversation, discusses some of the proposed strategies that seek to rebuild the Gulf Coast in the aftermath of the hurricanes in a sustainable manner. Dougal talks about some of the announced plans including the USGBC’s Embed Sustainable Strategies in Gulf Coast Rebuilding Efforts and Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour's plans to rebuild parts of the state calling on sustainable principles. Also discussed are suggestions for rebuilding both residential and commercial areas of New Orleans in a way that would reduce energy and building material requirements and enhance the quality of life.

Jon Dougal and Rebuilding the Gulf Sustainably – Part 2

October 31, 2005—Jon Dougal, Senior Editor, iGreenBuild.com, in the final part of a two-part conversation, discusses some of the strategies that seek to rebuild the Gulf Coast in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita in a sustainable manner. Dougal talks about some of the already announced plans including the USGBC’s Embed Sustainable Strategies in Gulf Coast Rebuilding Efforts and Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour plans to rebuild parts of the state calling on sustainable principles. Also discussed are suggestions for rebuilding both residential and commercial areas of New Orleans in a way that would reduce energy and building material requirements and enhance the quality of life.

Paul Friederichsen – Selecting the Right Ad Agency

October 30, 2005—Paul Friederichsen, CEO of the marketing and branding firm Brand Biz. in the final segment of a series looking at selecting an advertising agency, discusses the choosing an agency that's the right fit for your company’s needs, including outlining the selection process and recognizing your company’s precise needs. Frederichsen talks about setting internal ground rules to define the process, assembling a list of potential candidates, researching their records, holding preliminary agency meetings, preparing a Request For Proposal. Also discussed are, where non disclosure agreement come in, goal setting, evaluating the returned requests for proposals and making the final decision.