September 10, 2021—Brian Carson, CEO with AHF Products, and Kemp Harr discuss the performance of the AHF’s new densified hardwood flooring manufacturing process that was launched under the Dogwood brand at this year’s NWFA show. Listen to the interview to hear more about the performance attributes and why they’re using that brand name.
September 9, 2021—Steve Hendricks, flooring buyer with RC Willey, and Kemp Harr discuss the growth of his flooring business and the strategy that the National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) has developed to replace the Stainmaster program for its members. Listen to the interview to learn more about the new Lasting Luxury brand.
September 8, 2021—Greg Wilson, Founder and President of Fibonacci, and Kemp Harr discuss the launch of Hempwood Flooring. Listen to the interview to hear more about the novelty, sustainability, country of origin and performance of Hempwood as well as the product's route to market.
September 1, 2021—Pami Bhullar, VP of business development with The DIxie Group, and Kemp Harr discuss Pami’s WFCA Luminary award and the Premier Flooring Center program that Dixie has developed for the independent retailers to replace the Stainmaster flooring center (SFC) program that was killed when Invista sold Stainmaster to Lowe's. Listen to the interview for more details.
August 31, 2021—John Weller, Chief innovation officer at Broadlume, and Kemp Harr discuss Broadlume’s acquisition of the Retail Lead Management CRM software that was developed by Jason Goldberg with America’s Floor Source. Listen to the interview for more details.
August 30, 2021—Jane Rohde, Designer with JSR Associates, and Kemp Harr discuss guidelines for residential spaces for senior living occupants, flooring recommendations and other highlights from this week's Environments for Aging Conference in Chattanooga. Listen to the interview for more details.
August 27, 2021—Amy Costello and Julie Eno, head of sustainability and commercial marketing respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss Armstrong Flooring’s NeoCon message and promotion and the Armstrong’s current sustainability focus. Listen to the interview, taped this week at Armstrong’s new HQ in Lancaster, for more information.
August 26, 2021—Dave Thoresen, SVP of product and Innovation for Armstrong Flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss the Armstrong's new headquarter buildings, its mix of resilient products and innovation focus. listen to the interview for more details.
August 25, 2021—Geoff Gordon, executive director with the Fuse Alliance, and Kemp Harr discuss the surprisingly healthy attendance at the Hospitality Design (HD) Expo in Las Vegas as well as the first half performance in 2021 of Geoff’s group of commercial flooring contractors. Listen to the interview for more details.
August 24, 2021—Brian Carson and Don Finkell, CEO of AHF Products and Founder of American OEM, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss AHF Products' acquisition of American OEM. Listen to the interview to hear why Don sold the company and how they plan to move forward.