June 29, 2004—From axminster carpetmaker BrintonsUSA, in the final segment of a two-part series, CEO Jonathan Stone and VP marketing Deborah Adams discuss the global and U.S. markets for axminster, the company, its operations, its philosophy and its recent changes within the U.S.
June 29, 2004—Frank O’Neill, Publisher, Floor Focus magazine and Dave Foster Host, Floor Radio discuss: Shaw’s decision to exit PVC carpet backing and the growth of sustainable products, Tarkett’s move to produce a 3/8” prefinished solid wood flooring, Columbia Floor’s decision to return to Surfaces, Wickes move to sell 50 of it locations and the innovative retailing of Sears Canada
June 27, 2004—From axminster carpetmaker BrintonsUSA, in the 1st of a two-part series, CEO Jonathan Stone and VP marketing Deborah Adams discuss the global and U.S. axminster markets, the company, its operations, its philosophy and its recent changes within the U.S.
June 24, 2004—Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management looks at the market’s current condition, the factors holding the it within its present range, next week’s meeting of the Federal Reserve and how the market has prepared for an anticipated hike. Barker also looks at the additional factors influencing the market, including the upcoming earnings season.
June 23, 2004—Jim Dougherty, VP, Marketing and New Business Development, Crossville discusses 2004 in the ceramic arena and answers the question: Why more foreign ceramic producers have not opened facilities in the U.S.? Dougherty looks at NeoCon, the commercial ceramic and stone market, the company’s new glass offerings and Crossville’s long-term marketing strategy.
June 22, 2004—Frank O’Neill, Publisher, Floor Focus magazine and Dave Foster Host, Floor Radio discuss, NeoCon, its hot showrooms, its ceramic players and its sustainability offerings including Tandus’ ethos. Also discussed, Mohawk’s $33 million expansion plan and the sale of Balta to Doughty Hanson.
June 21, 2004—Len Perkins of Nexicor discusses a new carpet seaming system, which replaces the traditional seaming iron with at tool that does not get hot. Using a especially designed seaming tape, developed by Seam Master, this new tool called KoolGlide produces high-quality seams, which can also unsealed with the same tool.
June 20, 2004—Paul Friedrichsen, Executive Vice President of the Hauser Group in an ongoing series on branding and advertising discusses advertising and its similarities to fishing, offering the top ten dos and don’ts of advertising using fishing as an analogy.
June 17, 2004—Frank O’Neill, Publisher, Floor Focus magazine and Dave Foster Host, Floor Radio discuss: NeoCon 2004, the traffic and the mood of attending architects and designers. Also discussed the Merchandise Mart’s “Best of Awards” and the Frank also shares Floor Focus magazine's “NeoCon Best Picks”.
June 16, 2004—From NeoCon 2004, Alan Wolk, president of Invista Interiors and Bobby Berrier, VP, Commercial/Transportation Flooring at Invista discuss the transition from DuPont to Koch, and the prime changes that have resulted, the commercial fiber marketplace, the Environmental Impact Calculator and the Total Cost of Ownership Calculator tools that were debuted at NeoCon and the new colors and products being rolled out at the show.