July 14, 2003—Ralph Boe, President of Beaulieu Residential discusses the state of Beaulieu today, its move to profitability, its revamped product line, its relationships with dealers, the company's level of service and his views on Surfaces 2004 and the company’s plans with regard to the show.
July 10, 2003—Jonathan Bragdon, Tricycle, discusses SIM+Factory an innovative new sampling method that provides a convenient, low-risk service for fast, accurate product likeness on paper. The service permits manufactures to supply designers with faster, more creative and less costly and more environmentally responsible product samples.
July 10, 2003—Chris Davis, CEO, World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) discusses Surfaces ’04 show, the withdrawal of Mohawk and Shaw, the events that will be surrounding the show, the value of industry-wide trade shows and his view for the the upcoming show.
July 9, 2003—Frank O’Neill, Publisher, Floor Focus Magazine and Dave Foster, Host, FloorRadio discuss:The termination of Trade Show International management’s contract by the Coverings board of directors; Mohawk Home’s acquisition of Brumlow Mill’s tufted bath rug division; Next week’s International Summer Rug Market in Atlanta; Formica court approval for an investment proposal and; Home Depot’s size as it most compelling competitive feature.
July 8, 2003—Paul Friedrichsen, Executive VP, The Hauser Group in the second part segment of an ongoing series on branding for the independent retailer discusses knowing your customer, setting goals, developing a marketing plan, establishing a budget and creating and executing a media plan.
July 7, 2003—Randy Merritt, Sr. VP, Sales & Marketing, Shaw Industries discusses the company’s decision to withdraw from Surfaces 2004, how the decision was made, the regional dealer events that the company will sponsor in lieu of Surfaces, how these events will be held and the company’s changing relationship with retailers.
July 3, 2003—Michael Paparone, CEO, The Invironmentalists, formerly DuPont Flooring Systems discusses the company’s name and its change of focus to what it’s calling a new category in the building interior marketplace. Paparone talks about the company's shift in focus that's beyond just sales and installation an approach that concentrates on the total life cycle and continuous care. Initially this change will encompass floor coverings within the commercial market, ultimately it will incorporate the total interior.
July 2, 2003—Frank O’Neill, Publisher, Floor Focus Magazine and Dave Foster, Host, FloorRadio discuss: The decisions of Mohawk and Shaw to exit Surfaces 2004 in favor of regional events and the effects on Surfaces and on retailers and; DuPont Flooring Systems name change to The Invironmentalists and the company’s shift in focus.
July 1, 2003—Ed Williams, Senior VP, Marketing, Mohawk Industries discusses Mohawk’s decision to withdraw from Surfaces 2004, the rationale behind the decision, the regional events, which the company will hold in December and January instead of participating in Surfaces, who will be invited to the regional events and what retailers can expect at these events.
June 30, 2003—Rita Dommermuth, Project Director Hannover Fairs USA and Suzanne Klaproth, Project Manager, Deutsche Messe, discuss Domotex 2004, the world’s largest floor covering trade show, in Hannover, Germany and Contract World, the show’s popular commercial element. Discussed are the expanded exhibit options for the upcoming show, changes in the U.S. Pavilion and the brand-new Georgia Pavilion. Also discussed is the Shanghai-based floor covering show, Domotex Asia, ChinaFloor.