If the client wants a tool in their logo, considering one of the simpler-designed tools and possibly building it into the typography. The current design is far too busy for a logo, and the photoshop effects applied make the process of getting the tool lineout a bit obvious.
You need to keep some of the elements the same as the existing to keep the consistency for the customers. The typeface is good for traditional.
I would suggest ditching the graphic and just sticking with the name, make sure there is a space between flooring and supply and un overlap the initials and maybe lowercase the rest. HWBruns
I think this logo looks way too busy. That, with the integrated typography, lends itself to feeling like this logo is as old as the company itself. And that machine pictured means nothing to me. It doesn't say anything about flooring (for me personally). It seems like a niche tool that some people might understand, but doesn't have enough mass appeal
Agreed it is a very niche tool, but also a very niche market. The company is trying to separate themselves from HomeDepot and specializing in only products for this market. I agree that the mark could stand to be simplified overall.
the logo seems outdated and needlessly complex. While the illustration might be recognizable to people in the industry I don't think it works here at all. I would definitely kill it and try out some other ideas. For a flooring supply company, working in an image of the equipment used might not be the way to go. You have the start of some type interplay. I would suggest exploring that a little more.
the logo is very "old school", so lacking in conceptual feel, much more literal. With design being everywhere and affordable it makes your clients seem seem regressive rather than traditional and stable whihc is your intent. My key issue is the detailed sketch of the floor equipment. It just looks hokey and the line drawing is fighting with the Name in red and blue. How about a more modern line drawing with a line drawing of the name?
Thanks for the feedback. I like the idea of the name in a line drawing, I'll play with that some.