March 2, 2004—Frank O’Neill, Publisher, Floor Focus magazine and Dave Foster Host, Floor Radio discuss The Carpets Plus/Color Tile annual meeting; Ulf Mattisson’s resignation from Tarkett and the restructuring of the company’s global businesses; A potential buyer of Pergo and; The 4th quarters of Lowe’s and Home Depot and their expansion in the floor covering sector
March 1, 2004—Sam Green, Director Sales, North America, Kronotex discusses the company’s plans to build a manufacturing facility in Barnwell, South Carolina, the capacity of that plant and the types of products it will produce. Also discussed the expansion of the company’s distribution assets and importance of branding in laminate arena, the affects of the Formica asset sale and the expansion of Shaw and Mohawk in the category.
February 29, 2004—Paul Friedrichsen, Exec. VP, The Hauser Group, in this ongoing series on branding and advertising discusses recent Lowe’s TV ads that focus on competing with independent retailers. Friedrichsen also evaluates some current flooring industry ads including ones by Quick Step, Karastan and Shaw Rug and the value of the Formica brand.
February 26, 2004—From the Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI), President Werner Braun and Director of Communications Joan Seelaus discuss the formation of the World Carpet and Rug Council, its members, purpose, and its first meeting at Surfaces ‘ 04.
February 26, 2004—John Himes, Director, Hardwood, Mannington, in the final part of a two-part series, discusses the company’s launch of bamboo flooring, making the company the first major manufacturer to embrace the category. Joining us in this conversation, sustainability expert Jon Dougal, CEO, Sustainable Design Associates.
February 25, 2004—John Himes, Director, Hardwood, Mannington, in the first part of a two-part series, discusses the company’s launch of bamboo flooring, making Mannington the first major manufacturer to embrace the category. Joining us in this conversation, sustainability expert Jon Dougal, CEO, Sustainable Design Associates
February 24, 2004—Jim Dougherty, VP Marketing & Business Development, Crossville, discuss the company’s new brand and its new branding strategy in an move to reposition the company and design an environment that permits it to deliver up to the expectations of both consumers and designer.
February 24, 2004—From the Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI), President Werner Braun and Director of Communications Joan Seelaus discussing sustainability in the carpet sector, a panel discussion, which took place at Surfaces ‘04 entitled at “Going Green to Make Green” and the CARE, the Carpet America Recovery Effort
February 23, 2004—Gary Johnston, Global Brand Manager, Stainmaster Carpet at Invista talks about retailer reaction to Koch Industries’ acquisition of Invista, the transition period, Invista’s advertising plans after the acquisition is closed. Johnston also talks about the company’s presentation at Surfaces and the expansion of Stainmaster offerings.
February 22, 2004—Archives Presentation - Dave Elyachar, President & CEO, Big Bob’s Flooring Outlets, formerly Big Bob’s New & Used Carpet Shops, discusses this retail floor covering franchise chain’s unique approach to the marketplace, its focus on competing with the big box chains and its concentration on producing superior margins for its members.