October 21, 2004—Excerpts from Mohawk Industries 3rd quarter conference call featuring opening remarks by Mohawk Chairman & CEO Jeff Lorberbaum and the question and answer session featuring answers from Lorberbaum and CFO John Swift.
October 21, 2004—John Swift, Mohawk CFO, presenting the company’s financial report from the company’s 3rd quarter conference call.
October 19, 2004—From the FloorRadio Archives - 1st Aired in November 2003 -- Steve Bradfield, VP, Environmental Development, The Shaw Commercial Group, discusses the U.S. Green Building Council’s recent Greenbuild show, Shaw’s sustainability philosophy, its EcoWorx modular backing system and Eco Solution Q fiber system and its adoption of the McDonough Braungart Materials-Assessment Protocol.
October 19, 2004—Frank O’Neill, Publisher, Floor Focus magazine and Dave Foster Host, Floor Radio discuss: the upcoming regional events to be held by Shaw and Mohawk; Thomas Industries acquisition of Superior Yarn and Mattel Carpet; Jack Mishkin’s launch of the high-end residential carpet mill J. Mish; Björn Edwardzon’s exit from Pergo; Colbond’s price increase; Bernhardt Furniture’s expansion of it Martha Stewart line; and the home improvement industry’s focus on the Hispanic market.
October 19, 2004—Joe Barkley, VP, Sales & Marketing, Kaleen Rug, in the final part of a two-part series discusses this India-based textile company, its facilities and its hand-made rug program. Barkley discusses the changing U.S, rug market, the company’s long and short goals, the channels that comprise the U.S. market and the Internet.
October 18, 2004—Joe Barkley, VP, Sales & Marketing, Kaleen Rug, in the first part of a two-part series, discusses this India-based textile company, its facilities and its hand-made rug product line. Barkley discusses the changing U.S. rug market, the company’s long- and short-term goals, the channels that comprise the U.S. market and the Internet.
October 17, 2004—Jack Mishkin, founder and former owner of Monterey Carpets and Bentley Mills, discusses the launch of his new company J. Mish, Inc. A revamping and rebranding of Steven C. Fine Floor Coverings, a mill acquired by Mishkin earlier this year, J. Mish is a vehicle for Mishkin’s design expertise targeting the high-end residential market with natural seagrasses, wools and high-end branded nylons.
October 14, 2004—Bruce Weber, President, American Home Surfaces Group, from the AHSG’s annual convention in Naples, Florida, talks about the group--how it began, its size and the makeup of the membership. Weber also discusses the group’s relationship with its vendors, its unique focus, and the programs rolled out at this convention.
October 13, 2004—Frank O’Neill, Publisher, Floor Focus magazine and Dave Foster Host, Floor Radio discuss: the American Home Surfaces Group and its recent convention, Lowe’s decision to reduce the amount of laminate it buys from Armstrong; Shaw’s process for converting carpet and wood manufacturing waste into steam energy to reduce post-manufacturing carpet waste in landfills; Honeywell Nylon and CWI announce a new collection.
October 9, 2004—Ralph Boe, President, Beaulieu of America discusses the Beaulieu of today, the changes that have occurred within the company over the past three years including the addition of a board of directors, the company’s new philosophy with regard to products and service and its redefined approach to the independent retail community. Boe also evaluates the flooring marketplace, the rising cost of raw materials and his expectations for the future.