June 15, 2022—Harlan Stone, CEO with HMTX, and Kemp Harr discuss NeoCon and the launch of HMTX’s new SRP rigid core flooring made from recycled PET bottles. Listen to the interview for more details on the show and this new sustainable product.
June 14, 2022—Mark Page and Jackie Dettmar, VP of Creative and VP of Marketing and Product, respectively, at The Mohawk Group, and Kemp Harr discuss the firm’s multiple design awards at this year’s NeoCon show in Chicago. Listen to the interview for more details.
June 13, 2022—Tom Marquardt, President of Marquardt+, and Kemp Harr discuss the NeoCon energy build up as seen through the eyes of a Chicago based design firm, a few highlights of the week and the outlook for continued growth within the design sector.
June 9, 2022—Kelley Fain and Jason Thiry, EVP and VP of Sales for Shaw’s Commercial business, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss recent growth by segment, outlook for the future and NeoCon. Listen to the interview for more details.
June 8, 2022—James Lesslie, president of Engineered Floor’s Commercial Business, and Kemp Harr discuss recent growth within Engineered Floors' three commercial brands and next week’s NeoCon plans in Chicago. Listen to the interview for more details.
June 7, 2022—Benjamin Bachman, CEO with Gerflor USA, and Kemp Harr discuss Gerflor’s new Chicago HQ and expanded distribution center as well as the firm’s plans for interacting with designers in Chicago next week. Listen to the interview for more details.
June 3, 2022—Tom Pendley, president of Mannington Commercial, and Kemp Harr discuss Mannington’s growth in the commercial sector, the brand’s NeoCon plans in Chicago next week, and a quick update on their carpet fiber conversion and focus moving forward. Listen to the interview for more details.
June 2, 2022—Chris McKee, the new president of the Certified Floorcovering Installers (CFI), and Kemp Harr discuss Chris' new role and the mission of the organization. Listen to the interview for more information.
June 1, 2022—Mark Hutto, CEO with Certified Finishes and President of the Fuse Commercial Flooring Alliance, and Kemp Harr discuss Mark’s commercial flooring contracting business, the health of the Fuse membership, the integration of Shaw as a new vendor partner and his plans to attend NeoCon in Chicago. Listen to the interview for more details.
May 31, 2022—Natalie Jones, Director of Marketing with Shaw Contact, and Kemp Harr discuss Shaw Contract’s recent growth and the largest commercial flooring brand’s plans for NeoCon in Chicago in less than two weeks. Listen to the interview for more details.