Flooring Podcast

Bowe & Creamer on B2B, Technology and StarNet - Part 1

November 13, 2003—Pam Bowe, Principal, The Bowe Co. and StarNet advisor and Jim Creamer, Pres. & CEO. Potomac Floor Covering, and Chairman of Starnet’s Technology committee in the first part of a two-part series, discuss StarNet’s commitment to technology and its leadership role in the industry-wide B2B initiative. Also discussed, the recent meeting on the B2B initiative and the progress of that initiative as well as StarNet’s strategy to place its members on the leading edge of the industry’s technology.

Mike Paparone, CEO, The Invironmentalists

November 12, 2003—Mike Paparone, CEO, The Invironmentalists, formerly DuPont Flooring Systems, from the U.S Green Building Council's Green Build show in Pittsburgh, discusses the show and the launch of the company’s Environmentally Preferable Flooring Management System, which has been certified by Scientific Certification Systems.

Barker on the Market

November 10, 2003—Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management discusses the market's ho-hum response to positive economic and earnings releases, the likelihood that the current environment is a prelude for a correction, the possibility of a sell-off or spike when/if the Dow breaks the 10,000 barrier and the bull vs. bear positions of the current market.

Gilles De Beaumont, President, Tarkett Commercial

November 9, 2003—Gilles De Beaumont, President, Tarkett Commercial discusses the rollout of several new Azrock vinyl lines in VCT, VET and solid vinyl, including a broad array of slip resistant products. De Beaumont discusses the new marble, terrazzo and granite looks in the line, his view of some of the changes in the vinyl sector and his expectations for its future.

Michelle Troup on Surfaces 2004

November 5, 2003—Michelle Troup, Senior Director, Surfaces, Hanley-Wood, discusses the changes in the upcoming Surfaces 2004, her expectations for the show, the exhibitor count and the show's new events including the Town Hall Meeting, the Surfaces Celebration with Cool & the Gang, the Installation Showcase and the new “Win A Designer” contest.

Gary Johnston, on Invista’s New Stainmaster Resilient

November 5, 2003—Gary Johnston, Brand Manager Stainmaster, Invista, discusses the company’s recently announced plans to launch a Stainmaster resilient line. Johnston looks at Invista’s long term branding strategy for the Stainmaster, the company's selection of Mannington as its resilient partner as well as its the marketing and pricing strategy for the new product.

Floor Focus Publisher Frank O’Neill

November 4, 2003—Frank O'Neill, Publisher, Floor Focus Magazine and Dave Foster, FloorRadio Host discuss: Armstrong’s 3rd quarter loss; Unilin’s plans to acquire a Homanit plant in North Carolina; ROI’s plans to acquire BlueBolt; Brintons U.S. Axminster move to reduce its Mississippi work force and; Home Depot’s new ad program that targets sports events.

Barker On the Market

November 3, 2003—Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management looks back at October and discusses the recent positive economic new and its affect on the market. Barker looks at contrarians in the market, Mohawk’s refinancing deal, the bond market and the mutual fund scandal.

Hughes on Mohawk’s 3rd Quarter

November 2, 2003—Keith Hughes, VP, Equity Research, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey discusses the 3rd quarter performance of Mohawk looking at the residential and commercial divisions and the Dal-Tile unit. Hughes also assesses the 3rd quarter on an industry-wide basis and discusses his views for the 4th quarter and 2004.

CRI President Werner Braun

October 30, 2003—Werner Braun, President, Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI), looks back at the association’s new enhanced annual conference, the new members on the CRI's board of directors, its mission and marketing thrust.