The “2008 International Builders’ Show” held February 13 – 16 in Orlando, Florida was a tremendous success for Carpet Express. This was the 10th consecutive year we showed and also our best. The enthusiasm builders showed toward our floor covering products and prices would make you think we were in a building-boom instead of a nation wide housing slump.
Hardwood Flooring and laminate were our most requested products, but our carpet programs and specials were also well received. Many builders looking for engineered hardwood could not believe we were selling Bruce’s 3″ Turlington CW at $1.59 sq. ft. and Bruce 5″ Lock & Fold CW at $1.99 sq. ft. WOW! We had never seen this much excitement or had so many orders placed on the spot at the show.
Our nail down strip, plank, and exotics were also very popular. The 3/4″ solid Brazilian Cherry, 3/4″ solid Hickory, and 3/4″ solid oak hand scraped ranging from $3.99 to $4.99 sq. ft. were a big hit. These season builders understood a tremendous value when they saw it.
Beautiful hardwood flooring in-stock and ready to ship to your building site is a great way to make a happy customer. As one builder said, “We’re going to be doing a lot of business for a long time, and I’m not just blowing smoke. Please send those samples ASAP.”
The “International Builders’ Show was great. If you missed us there, please call (800) 922-5582 or email to take advantage of these great deals.
The International Builders’ Show would not be complete without celebrities and a lot of hoopla. With the “Daytona 500” only three days away and 45 minutes from the convention center, many drivers visited their sponsors’ booths at the show. Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, and Tony Stewart all drew huge crowds. The floor covering business was great, but it is always fun to take a little time to enjoy the show.
If you’ve never visited the International Builders’ Show, you should. It is a great experience. With our seniority, we will gladly supply free tickets for our customers and friends for the 2009 Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. We hope to see you there!
The 2008 International Builders' Show,
