Flooring Podcast

Floor Daily Flooring Professional Podcast
Frank O’Neill, Publisher, Floor Focus Magazine

Frank O’Neill, Publisher, Floor Focus Magazine

April 13, 2004—Frank O’Neill, Publisher, Floor Focus magazine and Dave Foster Host, Floor Radio discuss: March and February retail sales numbers; FieldTurf’s strategic alliance talks with the Tarkett Group; Koch’s reduced price for Invista and; The upcoming Focus 100 Manufacturers List

Korczak Discusses the High Costs of Lumber & Previews the NWFA's Expo

Korczak Discusses the High Costs of Lumber & Previews the NWFA's Expo

April 12, 2004—Ed Korczak, Executive Director, National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) discusses the increasing prices of lumber including the lumber used in flooring, looking at the caused and the affects they are having on manufacturers and all in the distribution channel. Korczak also previews the NWFA's Education Conference and Wood Flooring Expo in Charlotte, NC.

Barker on the Market

Barker on the Market

April 8, 2004—Mike Barker, Investment & Retirement Management looks at the current situation on Wall Street following some positive economic news and promising pre-earnings releases. Barker compares today’s situation with that of a month ago and he also looks at the bond market, the Fed and tech stocks.

Frank O’Neill, Publisher, Floor Focus Magazine

Frank O’Neill, Publisher, Floor Focus Magazine

April 6, 2004—Frank O’Neill, Publisher, Floor Focus magazine and Dave Foster Host, Floor Radio discuss: Current industry business levels; The WFCA’s 4th annual National Floor Covering Month; Pergo’s Supreme court win; KRG Capital Partners’ acquisition of Interior Specialists; Columbia Flooring’s acquisition of McMinnville Manufacturing; NTP’s announcement of a 10% Increase in Covering’s attendance; Robina’s asset purchase of Classen USA and; Dan River’s Bankruptcy filling.

John McDevitt on Jobs & the Economy

John McDevitt on Jobs & the Economy

April 4, 2004—John McDevitt, Former 3M Corporate Economist and former weekly regular on FloorRadio, now semi-retired, discusses the state of the economic recovery and Friday’s unemployment report, offering a candid look at the real jobs situation and outsourcing debate. McDevitt also evaluates the housing market, activity in the manufacturing sector and the commercial marketplace offering his outlook on each.

NTP President Tamara Christian Reviews Covering ‘04

NTP President Tamara Christian Reviews Covering ‘04

April 1, 2004—Tamara Christian, President, National Trade Productions and Show Director of the ceramic and stone show Coverings 2004, reviews the recently concluded show and discusses the 10% increase in traffic as well as the new venue, the North/South Complex of the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Christian also talks about the exhibitors at this year’s show and discusses trends in trade shows.