Floor Daily Flooring Professional Podcast

Scott Rozmus Discusses AHF Products' Decision to Double Down with Distributors with the Armstrong Brand Oct 14, 2026 00:07:34 Scott Rozmus, CEO with Florstar Sales, and Kemp Harr discuss AHF Products’ roadshow and their decision to double down with distributors with the Armstrong brand.

Pawel Rajszel and Chad Ogden Discuss Latest Developments with Roomvo and QFloors at NFA Oct 9, 2026 00:06:59 Paweł Rajszel and Chad Ogden, CEO with Roomvo and president of Q-Floors, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss the latest software and website developments at Roomvo and some of the new tools that the firm has created for the NFA.

Matt Bechtold Discusses Contract Furnishings Mart's Continued Growth Oct 8, 2026 00:07:30 Matt Bechtold, co-president of Contract Furnishings Mart, and Kemp Harr discuss this NFA member’s unique-to-the-trade business model and their continued growth as a 3rd-generation family-owned business with 20 locations.

Ian Newton Discusses the Health of the NFA Membership at the Fall Meeting Oct 7, 2026 00:08:17 Ian Newton, GM at Flooring 101 and President of the National Floorcovering Alliance, and Kemp Harr discuss the recent growth of the NFA members, given the current soft demand for flooring, and the highlights of the fall meeting in St. Martin.

Roy Allen Lewis Discusses Winning the Jim Walker Installer Excellence Award Oct 5, 2026 00:07:52 Roy Allen Lewis, an Alabama-based installer and the recipient of the inaugural Jim Walker Installer Excellence Award, and Kemp Harr discuss Roy’s background as a trained installer and why he is passionate about what he does.

Sam Roberts Discusses Upcoming NFA Meeting in St. Martin Oct 2, 2026 00:06:29 Sam Roberts, founder of Roberts Carpet and Fine Floors and a former NFA President, and Kemp Harr discuss why most of the NFA members continue to do well even when demand is soft, and the highlights of next week’s meeting in St. Martin.

Doug Jackson Discusses Cali Floors Growth and a Solution for Recapping Elevated Freight Costs Sep 29, 2026 00:07:50 Doug Jackson, CEO with Cali Floors, and Kemp Harr discuss Cali’s market diversity, growth and product mix, as well as the firm’s new transparent solution for dealing with the recent spike in transportation costs.

Armando Cafiero Discusses Cersaie 2026 and Business Conditions with the Tile Industry in Italy Sep 23, 2026 00:08:28 Armando Cafiero, managing director with the Italian Ceramic Trade Association, and Kemp Harr discuss current business conditions in the tile industry including the effect of rising energy prices and the continued success of the Cersaie show in Bologna, Italy.

LIVE FROM CERSAIE: Joe Lundgren Discusses News and Trends from Cersaie Show in Italy Sep 21, 2026 00:07:57 Joe Lundgren, a tile industry consultant, and Kemp Harr discuss the latest news and tile trends from the Cersaie show in Bologna, Italy, Listen to the brief interview to learn more about what’s new at the largest tile show in the world.

Chip Wade Discusses Interior Finishes Trends and His Relationship with Daltile Sep 18, 2026 00:05:48 Chip Wade, a celebrity TV host and Daltile spokesperson, and Kemp Harr discuss the latest interior finishes trends and Chip’s ongoing relationship with Daltile.

Wynn Grubbs Discusses His New Role as Head of Flooring for Cyncly Sep 15, 2026 00:07:11 Wynn Grubbs, the newly appointed GM of Flooring for Cyncly, and Kemp Harr discuss Wynn’s new role and future plans for Cyncly’s software bundle tailored to support flooring dealers. Listen to the interview for more details.

Phil Koufidakis Discuss Retail Business in Phoenix and Daltiles Statements Meeting Sep 11, 2026 00:06:44 Phil Koufidakis, president of Baker Brothers in Phoenix, and Kemp Harr discuss Phil’s retail flooring business with 6 stores and the highlights of the Daltile Statements meeting in Naples. Phil is on the advisory board for the program.

Patrick Warren Discusses Daltile's Residential Business and Statements Meeting Sep 4, 2026 00:06:49 Patrick Warren, VP of residential remodeling sales for Daltile, and Kemp Harr discuss current business conditions in the U.S. tile market and the highlight for next week’s Statements dealer meeting that starts Tuesday in Naples, Florida.

Joe Semaan Discusses Mohawks Carpet Business and Pur-Ease Sep 3, 2026 00:06:38 Joe Semaan, president of Mohawk’s residential carpet business, and Kemp Harr discuss the recent uptick in carpet demand and Mohawk’s Pur-Ease carpet technology, which has Asthma and Allergy Friendly Certification.

David Sheehan Discusses Business Conditions with Schattdecor and Highlights from IWF Show Aug 27, 2026 00:06:38 David Sheehan, CEO of Schattdecor North America, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions in the decorative paper, film and foil business and highlights of the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) show held this week in Atlanta. Listen to the interview for more details including the fact that the show attendance was down due to a Canadian boycott of the show.

Bruce Zwicker Discusses Current Market Conditions in the Flooring Business Aug 26, 2026 00:08:18 Bruce Zwicker, CEO with Zwicker Advisory, and Kemp Harr discuss the current state of the flooring business. Listen to the interview to hear what’s impacting demand and what types of businesses are taking share during this prolonged downturn in the residential sector.

Marcos Eloi Lima and Derick Johnson Discuss Vilas Partners' Acquisition of Wades Interiors Aug 25, 2026 00:07:57 Marcos Eloi Lima (CEO of Vilas Partners), and Derick Johnson (GM of Wades Interiors), discuss Vilas Partners’ acquisition of Wades Interiors. Listen to the interview to hear more details of Vilas Partners’ source for funding and its strategy of buying independent flooring retailers on the west coast of Florida. This is Vilas Partners third acquisition. It previously acquired Floorcrafters in Ft. M

Geoff Gordon Discusses Matt Cooper's New Role as EVP at Fuse Aug 24, 2026 00:08:44 Geoff Gordon, executive director at the Fuse Commercial Flooring Alliance, and Kemp Harr discuss the group’s continued growth and the recent announcement that Matt Cooper is stepping in to take Jerry Kenney’s role a Executive VP as Jerry retires.

Norman Freebeck Discusses Roppe's Decision to Shift to Empoyee Ownership Aug 19, 2026 00:07:41 Norman Freebeck, president of Roppe Holding Company, and Kemp Harr discuss the firm’s shift to 100% employee ownership. Listen to the interview to hear more about business conditions, what drove this decision, and a brief overview of how the family structured the change for the benefit of the employees.

Nicole Collinson Discusses Status of Tariffs Impacting Flooring Imports Aug 18, 2026 00:10:31 Nicole Bivens Collinson, a tariff expert at Sandler, Travis and Rosenberg in Washington, D.C., and Kemp Harr discuss the current tariff situation for imported flooring and the reasons why they vary by country.

Russ Delozier Discusses Recent CRI News and NY State's EPR Legislation Aug 14, 2026 00:08:53 Russ Delozier, resident of the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), and Kemp Harr discuss recent positive news on the consumption of carpet in the second quarter of 2026, and also discuss the status of the New York state Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation that could potentially raise the price of carpet sold in the state of New York.

Piet Dossche and Don Roberts Discuss FCEF Mission to Solve Installer Shortage Aug 7, 2026 00:07:52 Piet Dossche and Don Roberts, CEO of Dossche Holdings, and Central Alabama Flooring, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss the progress that the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) is making to recruit and train new floorcovering installers but only 30 dealers are supporting this initiative.

Scott Humphrey Discusses Highlights from WFCA's Step Up Tour of Retailers Aug 6, 2026 00:09:48 Scott Humphrey, CEO of the World Floor Covering Association, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of his organization’s Step Up Tour of flooring retailers. Listen to the interview to learn more about where the group traveled and what they learned about what makes some flooring retailers more successful than others.

Julian Dossche Discusses International Flooring Company's Strategy for Success Aug 5, 2026 00:08:24 Julian Dossche, CEO with International Flooring Company (IFC), and Kemp Harr discuss the parts of Julian’s growth strategy that are working, recent challenges and how they continue to take share in today’s competitive environment.

Benjamin Liebert Discusses Shaw Industries Partnership with Nebraska Furniture Mart Jul 31, 2026 00:09:41 Dave Chambers, director of flooring with Nebraska Furniture Mart, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions with Dave’s four massive flooring departments and the ribbon-cutting on the new Anso Gallery in Dallas.

Kermit Baker Discusses Commercial and Residential Construction Outlook Jul 27, 2026 00:08:25 Kermit Baker, former chief economist with the American Institute of Architects, and Kemp Harr discuss the recent AIA Billing Index (ABI) and the Leading Indicator for Remodel Activity (LIRA) news and what Kermit’s outlook for growth is in the build environment for the back half of 2026.

Hector Narvaez Discusses Stonepeak's Sustainability Focus Jul 21, 2026 00:07:28 Hector Narvaez, EVP with Stonepeak, and Kemp Harr discuss highlights from the Flooring Sustainability Summit held last week in Washington, D.C. Listen to the interview to hear more about what was discussed at the meeting, as well as why Stonepeak and the Iris Group continues to be a sponsor of the event.

Cheryl Durst Discusses Her Keynote Message at the Flooring Sustainability Summit in DC Jul 20, 2026 00:08:40 Cheryl Durst, CEO of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), and Kemp Harr discuss Cheryl’s core message as the keynote speaker at the Flooring Sustainability Summit held last week in Washington, D.C.

George Bandy Discusses His Keynote Message at the Flooring Sustainability Summit in DC Jul 16, 2026 00:09:06 George Bandy, chief sustainability officer for Andersen Windows, and Kemp Harr discuss George’s core message as the kickoff Keynote speaker for the Flooring Sustainability Summit in Washington, D.C.

Derrick Daye Advises Flooring Marketers How to Use AI Jul 14, 2026 00:07:34 Dr. Derrick Daye, Managing Partner with The Blake Project, and Kemp Harr discuss do’s and don’ts of using AI as a marketer in the flooring industry. Listen to the interview for more details on what happens if you try to use AI to develop strategy.

Dave Triepke Discusses Universal Metro and Mohawks Roadshow event Jul 13, 2026 00:08:48 Dave Triepke, president and owner of Universal Metro, a commercial flooring contractor, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions in Southern California and the highlights of Mohawk’s education roadshow held last week in Los Angeles.

John Finch Discusses the Legacy Groups Continued Growth as a Commercial Flooring Contractor Jul 10, 2026 00:07:45 John Finch, CEO of the Legacy Group and president of the Fuse board, and Kemp Harr discuss John’s decision to exit the furniture business, his take on Chicago Design week, his use of artificial intelligence and his management style for making Legacy a fun place to work. Listen to the interview to learn how this commercial flooring contractor continues to grow.

Bill Griese Discusses Highlights for Next Weeks Flooring Sustainability Summit in Washington DC Jul 9, 2026 00:05:46 Bill Griese, chairman of the Flooring Sustainability Summit, and Kemp Harr discuss the compelling reasons to attend next week’s 3rd annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Listen to the interview for more details on why this is a must-attend event for flooring brands and designers focused on sustainability in the built environment.

Imran Ahmad Discusses his Role as the New CEO of HMTX Jul 2, 2026 00:07:23 Imran Ahmad, the new CEO for HMTX, and Kemp Harr discuss Imran’s background, what attracted him to this role at HMTX, and the company’s growth strategy moving forward.

Reade Palmer Discusses Hero Flooring's History and NeoCon Awards Jun 18, 2026 00:07:19 Reade Palmer, the founder of Hero Flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss the history of this brand of flooring, made from recycled Nike tennis shoes, its recent NeoCon awards and the plans for growth in the future.

Jordan Cross Discusses Trends from Chicago Design Week 2026 Jun 17, 2026 00:10:23 Jordan Cross, the regional resource director for Gensler Chicago, and Kemp Harr discuss how she navigates the Chicago Design Week showrooms and her summary of the key design trends from this year’s show.

Isaiah Walston and Jeffrey Sommer Discuss Tate Access Floors Sustainability Message at NeoCon Jun 16, 2026 00:07:07 Isaiah Walston and Jeffrey Sommer, head of sustainability and director of marketing, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss Tate Access Floors’ sustainability message at NeoCon 2026. Listen to the interview, taped at the NeoCon Sustainability Lab at the Mart during NeoCon, to learn more about the green advantage for using their system.

Reesie Duncan Discusses Shaw Contract's NeoCon Message and Awards Jun 12, 2026 00:07:28 Reesie Duncan, VP of Global Design for Shaw Contract, and Kemp Harr discuss the brand’s core message at NeoCon 2026, its new product focus and its awards.

Jackie Dettmar Discusses Mohawk Group's Message and Awards at Chicago Design Week Jun 11, 2026 00:07:14 Jackie Dettmar, VP of design, product development and marketing at The Mohawk Group, and Kemp Harr discuss Mohawk’s product awards and A&D message as presented in the firm’s showroom in Fulton Market. Listen to the interview, recorded from that showroom during Chicago design week, for more details.

Brent Emore Jennifer Zimmerman Fred Reitz Discuss AHF Products' Commercial Message at NeoCon Jun 10, 2026 00:06:22 Brent Emore, Jennifer Zimmerman and Fred Reitz, CEO, Chief Commercial Officer and SVP of Commercial with AHF Products, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss AHF Products’ key message points for the A&D audience at NeoCon. Listen to the interview, taped on the 7th floor of the Mart, for more details.

Caroline McNulty Discusses How She Works Chicago Design Week as an Interior Designer Jun 8, 2026 00:07:26 Caroline McNulty, Director of Interior Design with Ware Malcomb, and Kemp Harr discuss how Caroline allocates her time to see the important brands at Chicago Design Week, which includes NeoCon and Fulton Market Design Days. Listen to the interview for more insight on how to work the three-day event.

Harlan Stone Discusses Leadership Changes at HMTX May 21, 2026 00:07:35 Harlan Stone, executive chairman of HMTX, and Kemp Harr discuss the firm’s continued growth and supply chain changes, as well as the new leadership team that Harlan has put in place to grow the company for the future.

Jason Delves Explains Vision Behind Bed Bath & Beyond Acquisition of F9 Brands May 11, 2026 00:09:09 Jason Delves, CEO of F9 Brands, and Kemp Harr discuss the strategy behind Bed Bath & Beyond acquiring F9 Brands. Listen to the interview to learn more about the master plan to ultimately build a viable resource for consumers who want one source for all their home product needs. F9 Brands owns Lumber Liquidators, Southwind, Cabinets To Go, Gracious Home and Thos. Baker.

Ashley Young Discusses Highlights of CARE's Annual Meeting in Chattanooga May 7, 2026 00:07:33 Ashley Young, director of retail sales operations for Mohawk Industries and chairman of the board for CARPET AMERICA RECOVERY EFFORT (CARE), and Kemp Harr discuss the challenges that the organization is facing as the industry prepares for New York State’s ERP legislation for carpet to go into effect.

Mike Husby Discusses Thornton Flooring's Acquisition of Carpetland USA's Nine Stores May 6, 2026 00:08:17 Mike Husby, chief commercial officer for Thornton Flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss the acquisition of nine Carpetland USA stores. Listen to the interview for more insight into this growth strategy. Thornton’s is part of the NFA and the Fuse Alliance.

Pat Oakley and Neil Wenger Discuss Mullican's Hardwood Business at NWFA Expo in Orlando Apr 28, 2026 00:06:54 Pat Oakley and Neil Wenger, president and VP of sales and marketing with Mullican, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss Mullican’s message and hardwood flooring trends at the NWFA Expo in Orlando.

Steve Cloud Discusses Starnet Annual Meeting and Growth at M. Frank Higgins Apr 27, 2026 00:07:35 Steve Cloud, chairman of Starnet and co-owner of M. Frank Higgins, and Kemp Harr discuss the Board’s structure and focus for this year as well as Higgins' continued growth as a Connecticut-based commercial flooring contractor.

Mark Bischoff Discusses Highlights of Starnet's Annual Meeting in Florida Apr 24, 2026 00:08:56 Mark Bischoff, CEO of Starnet, and Kemp Harr discuss the health of this commercial flooring contractor co-op and the highlights of their Annual Meeting that kicked off yesterday in Aventura, Florida.

Dan Natkin Disccusses Market Conditions and Trends in the Hardwood Flooring Business Apr 22, 2026 00:08:07 Dan Natkin, CEO with Essex Finishes, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions and styling trends in the wood flooring business. Listen to the interview, taped at the NWFA Expo in Orlando, for more details.

Allison Wolff Discusses Shaw Contract's New Atlanta Showroom Apr 21, 2026 00:08:12 Allison Wolff, RVP for Shaw Contract over Georgia, and Kemp Harr discuss the brand’s new Atlanta showroom and the grand opening event that was held last week. Listen to the interview to learn about this new office and hospitality space just northwest of downtown Atlanta.

Mike Gallman Discusses Mohawk Group's Starnet Program and the Hero Flooring Acquisition Apr 20, 2026 00:06:53 Mike Gallman, president of The Mohawk Group, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions in the commercial market, Mohawk's education roadshow with Starnet, and the strategy behind Mohawk’s acquisition of Hero Flooring with Nike grind recycled rubber. Listen to the interview for more details.

Noah Fulton Discusses His New Role as CEO of Karndean Designflooring Apr 17, 2026 00:07:26 Noah Fulton, the new CEO of Karndean Designflooring, and Kemp Harr discuss Noah's background and the scope of the business that he now leads as CEO. Listen to the interview to hear more about Noah’s tenure at Karndean and the firm’s focus for ongoing success.

Todd Duffy Discusses Changes He is Making as the New Owner of Molyneaux Home Apr 14, 2026 00:06:58 Todd Duffy, the new owner of Molyneaux Home, a 7-store chain of retail flooring stores based in the Pittsburgh area, and Kemp Harr discuss changes Todd's making to grow the business. Molyneaux is the newest member of the NFA.

Dave Meberg Discusses Growth at Consolidated Flooring and Starnet Meeting Apr 10, 2026 00:07:57 Dave Meberg, CEO of Consolidated Flooring, a family-owned commercial flooring contractor based in New York, and Kemp Harr discuss the firm’s solid backlog, the increase in corporate/workplace business, Install’s 25th anniversary, and the upcoming Starnet Annual Meeting in Aventura, Florida.

Jenn Hoff Discusses Coverings Highlights and Evolution of Trade Show Business Apr 9, 2026 00:07:05 Jenn Hoff, CEO with Taffy, the trade show company that hosts Coverings, and Kemp Harr discuss highlights of last week’s Coverings Expo in Las Vegas and how the younger generations and AI are changing what the audience seeks from trade show events.

Sofia Sabattini Discusses Why the Stonepeak Booth Won Best of Show at Coverings Apr 8, 2026 00:07:30 Sofia Sabattini, director of marketing for Stonepeak Ceramics, and Kemp Harr discuss the brand's Best of Show booth award and the story behind the recent success the business is experiencing. Listen to the interview, taped at Coverings, for more details.

Jed Durbin and Mike Ward Discuss Portobello's Supplier of the Year Award Apr 7, 2026 00:07:09 Jed Durbin and Mike Ward, Board Member and VP of Sales with Portobello, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss the firm’s CTDA Supplier of the year award and product focus for 2026. Listen to the interview, taped at Coverings last week in Las Vegas, for more details.

Alena Capra Discusses Tile Trends from Coverings 2026 Apr 2, 2026 00:08:21 Alena Capra, ambassador for Coverings expo and principal with Alena Capra Design, and Kemp Harr discuss the latest fashion and tile trends at the Coverings expo held this week in Las Vegas. Listen to the interview to hear how the tile looks continue to evolve.

Tressa Samdal Discusses Panariagroup's Coverings Presentation Apr 1, 2026 00:07:24 Tressa Samdal, senior director of marketing and product for Panariagroup, and Kemp Harr discuss Florida Tile’s latest collections being launched at Coverings and the firm’s brand strategy. Listen to the interview, taped at Coverings, for more details.

Joe Lundgren Discusses Highlights from the Coverings Expo in Las Vegas Mar 31, 2026 00:07:50 oe Lundgren, an industry consultant focused on the tile market, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of the Coverings Expo in Las Vegas. Listen to interview to hear more about market conditions, imports and styling changes.

Dave Chambers Discusses NFM's Growth and the FCEF Installer Training Program Mar 27, 2026 00:07:00 Dave Chambers, director of flooring for Nebraska Furniture Mart, and Kemp Harr discuss continued growth in the flooring segment and Dave's voluntary rise as chairman of the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF).

Penny Carnino Discusses Grigsby's Growth and NFA Marketing Breakout Session Mar 25, 2026 00:07:17 Penny Carnino, GM at Grigsby’s Carpet Tile and Hardwood, and Kemp Harr discuss the firm’s retail business in Tulsa, Oklahoma and highlights of the marketing presentation given to the membership group at the NFA Spring meeting.

Ian Newton Discusses the NFA Spring Meeting in Lake Tahoe Mar 24, 2026 00:08:37 Ian Newton, president of the NFA and GM at Flooring 101, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions with the NFA members, which flooring categories are growing, marketing and AI strategies and statistical outlook for growth.

David Gross Discusses Flooring Installer Shortage and 25th Anniversary Mar 20, 2026 00:08:23 David Gross, executive director of INSTALL, and Kemp Harr discuss whether there is a shortage of trained installers and the benefits of using installers who have completed the union's 4-year apprenticeship program.

Debra Levin Discusses Last Weeks PDC Summit for Healthcare Design Mar 18, 2026 00:06:36 Debra Levin, CEO for the Center for Health Design, and Kemp Harr discuss last week’s PDC Summit held in Houston, Texas. PDC stands for planning, design and construction, and the meeting is focused on healthcare facilities. Listen to the interview for more details on who exhibits from the flooring industry and how the healthcare-focused A&D community is gravitating toward this show. Next year’s sho

Tom Ellis Discusses Growth of Spec ID Usage with Flooring Contractors Mar 13, 2026 00:06:11 Tom Ellis, co-founder and marketing leader for Spec-ID, and Kemp Harr discuss the rapid adoption of this cloud-based bid submittal software tool with flooring contractors.

Abby Reinhard Discusses Software Options for Contract Dealers Mar 12, 2026 00:08:28 Abby Reinhard, owner and president of GP Flooring Solutions, and Kemp Harr discuss highlights of the technology pre-conference at the Fuse annual meeting. Listen to the interview to hear Abby sort through the software and AI solutions she is using to run her successful commercial flooring contracting business based in Rochester, New York.

George Donnelly Discusses Potential Moisture Issues with 1L Concrete Mar 11, 2026 00:09:19 George Donnelly, owner of George Donnelly Testing and Inspections, and Kemp Harr discuss concerns over potential moisture issues with Type 1L concrete. Flooring contractors need to be aware that the chemistry in newly placed slabs might be different from what they are used to, and there could be moisture issues that will affect the final installation of flooring.

Mike Hayes Discusses Continued Growth at David's Abbey Carpet and Floors Mar 9, 2026 00:06:04 Mike Hayes, co-owner of David’s Abbey Carpet & Floors, a three-store retailer based in Knoxville, Tennessee, and Kemp Harr discuss recent growth and the benefit of being part of the Abbey group.

Todd van der Kruik and Christina Bowlby Discuss the New Design Team for Bentley Mills Mar 6, 2026 00:05:47 Todd van der Kruik and Christina Bowlby, founder of Neutral Haus and senior director of design for Bentley Mills, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss how the two designers are collaborating on differentiating new products that will be launched at NeoCon/Design Days this June in Chicago.

Geoff Gordon Discusses Highlights of the Fuse Annual Meeting Mar 5, 2026 00:08:58 Geoff Gordon, executive director of the Fuse Commercial Flooring Alliance, and Kemp Harr discuss highlights of this week’s meeting held in San Diego.

David Hardy, Keith Johnson and Bill Wilson Discuss Abbey's Winter Convention Mar 4, 2026 00:08:16 David Hardy, EVP, Keith Johnson, VP of Merchandising, and Bill Wilson, COO with Abbey flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of Abbey's winter convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Ralph Grogan and Ravi Mehra Discuss Avery Dennison's Growth Strategy with Taylor Adhesives Mar 3, 2026 00:07:48 Ralph Grogan, GM with Taylor Adhesives, and Ravi Mehra, vice president of corporate development/strategy with Avery Dennison, and Kemp Harr discuss why Taylor is a key part of their growth strategy and the unique scale and expertise the brand has as a leader in the flooring adhesive business.

Marlene Morin Showcases Sika's Brand Strategy and Growth Plans for 2026 Mar 2, 2026 00:06:54 Marlene Morin, senior director of floor covering with Sika, and Kemp Harr discuss Sika’s integration of the Schönox brand and growth plans for 2026.

John Rietveldt Showcases I4F's Growth Strategy With New Intellectual Properties and AI Tools Feb 27, 2026 00:08:11 John Rietveldt, CEO of I4F, and Kemp Harr showcase the Intellectual Property Firm’s newest technology and how the company is using AI technology for global growth.

Julian Dossche and Greg Wrenn Showcase IFC's Canopy Branded Product at Surfaces 2026 Feb 27, 2026 00:06:48 Julian Dossche and Greg Wrenn, president and vice of product, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss IFC’s unique and limited go-to-market strategy and unique upper-end WPC, SPC and looselay resilient flooring.

Lauren Schnakenberg and Jason Surratt Showcase Tarkett's Products at Surfaces 2026 Feb 25, 2026 00:04:59 Lauren Schnakenberg and Jason Surratt, senior director marketing and design and president with Tarkett, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss Tarkett’s new products in both hard and soft surface for the residential market, new distribution relationships and their optimism for 2026.

David Raymond and Emily Holle Showcase MSI's New Products and Trends Feb 23, 2026 00:06:41 David Raymond and Emily Holle, senior director sales and marketing and creative director with MSI, respectively, and Kemp Harr showcase market trends and how they work to fill those needs with innovations and new products.

Floris Koopmans Showcases Unilins Expanded IP Portfolio and New Display at Surfaces 2026 Feb 20, 2026 00:05:30 Floris Koopmans, director of sales and marketing for intellectual properties for Unilin, and Kemp Harr discuss Unilin’s expanded staff and IP focus for 2026.

Christine Zampaglione, Jonathan Cohen, Jamann Stepp Showcase Stantons 2026 Programs and Products Feb 19, 2026 00:07:09 Christine Zampaglione, Jonathan Cohen and Jamann Stepp, Sr. Director of Marketing, CEO and SVP of hard surface with Stanton Design, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss what’s hot with Stanton and what’s new for 2026 from a product perspective.

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