FCW Sustainable Solutions article

By Drew Hash, President and CEO of Southwind Flooring What sustainability-related changes or innovations have had the biggest impact on carpet products in recent years?At Southwind, we believe the biggest impact has come from improved PET/polyester technology—along with more efficient manufacturing that reduces waste and energy use. How should retailers communicate sustainability without overwhelming or […]

Drew Hash Discusses Southwind’s Focus for 2026

February 5, 2026 – Drew Hash, CEO with Southwind, and Kemp Harr discuss Southwind’s product focus for 2026 and why retailers like to offer this brand to their consumers. Watch the video to learn more about what sets this brand apart.

FCNEWS LIVE at TISE 2026: Southwind

Las Vegas—FCNEWS LIVE at Surfaces 2026 coverage has kicked off at this year’s International Surface Event, being held here Jan. 27-29. Every day at the show, FCNews is visiting the top suppliers on the show floor to discuss their latest and greatest in product, technology and service. Floor Covering News asks Drew Hash of Southwind, […]

FCW “Soft Sell” article

By Drew Hash, President and CEO of Southwind Flooring What features of soft flooring create a “cozy” feel?Southwind carpet feels cozy because of its tactile comfort, warmth underfoot, and visual softness. Plush and textured surfaces like you’ll find in our Costal Image or Natural Terrain collections, layered neutrals, and sound-absorbing properties work together to make […]

Floor Focus Southwind Q&A

By Drew Hash, President and CEO of Southwind Flooring What is your company’s latest innovation in the residential LVT category?  We consider our Summit WPC line as truly innovative. Introduced last year, this waterproof WPC has a ¾” core that makes certain subfloor challenges during installation a thing of the past. This was an industry […]

Drew Hash Discusses Southwind Floors and the FEI Group Meeting in San Diego

Drew Hash, CEO with Southwind Floors, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions and a few highlights from this weekend’s FEI Group annual meeting in San Diego. Listen to the interview for more details. Original Article:https://www.floordaily.net/flooring-podcasts/drew-hash-discusses-southwind-floors-and-the-fei-group-meeting-in-san-diego668

Southwind Branding Q&A

By Drew Hash, President and CEO of Southwind Flooring How would you describe your brand’s identity in a few words? We are a family of flooring craftspeople who provide the quality and integrity of flooring we’d like to have in our own homes. We’re small enough totreat every retailer like family, yet large enough to provide […]

FCW: Hard Surface Q&A

By Drew Hash, President and CEO of Southwind Flooring White Oak with more character and not as strong with consumers who are looking for a clean oak. And Hickory for the same reasons.  We believe the biggest feature that is gaining consumer attention is “waterproof” and it appears to be gaining traction and renewed interest in […]