Schonox

Schönox was founded over 125 years ago in Germany and is active in over 20 countries worldwide. Here in North America, the marketing, support, and business development of Schönox is led by Thomas Trissl, no stranger to the flooring industry. Thomas founded Centiva in 1996 developing the business for 17 years before selling the company to flooring-powerhouse Tarkett. Soon thereafter, Thomas formed HPS North America, and alongside Schönox, began bringing its products to the North American market under the name HPS Schönox. He understood the profound need for strong subflooring solutions in the industry. The relationship with Schönox was hardly a new one. Thomas and his family’s flooring installation business in Germany have used Schönox products for many decades. Schönox and Thomas Trissl share a commitment to the flooring industry and the relationships that make things happen. There is a clear difference between making a statement and delivering on a promise. Schönox has built its brand name internationally by delivering on its promises on a daily basis. Similarly, Thomas has built his reputation by valuing each relationship as a partnership and an opportunity for businesses to grow together. Now, Schönox and Thomas are reaching out across North America to further distribution and in depth support for Schönox products. The focus on North America is all the more appropriate for Thomas given that he established Centiva’s manufacturing in the US at a time when the industry norm was movement to overseas production. These days with Schönox are feeling a lot more like an entrepreneurial start-up company, albeit with a 100 plus year old company supporting every move. The opportunities have never been greater.

Starnet Names 2021 Winners of Unique Installation Design Awards

Columbus, OH, October 11, 2021-Starnet has announced the 2021 winners of its unique installation design awards. * GOLD: Old Chicago Post Office, Diverzify Gensler; Mapei and Schonox * SIL...
http://www.floordaily.net/floorfocus/starnet-names-2021-winners-of-unique-instal...

Install Expanding into Texas with Training & Certification Program

Haddonfield, NJ, August 19, 2015—Install is working to address the labor shortfall in Texas by expanding into the state through a rigorous training and certification program. Install’...
http://www.floordaily.net/floorfocus/install-expanding-into-texas-with-training-...

Fuse Announces 2024 Award Winners

Phoenix, AZ, March 5, 2024-Fuse Commercial Flooring Alliance celebrated a night of recognition and achievement during its annual conference in Phoenix, which boasted a record-breaking attendance of 46...
http://www.floordaily.net/floorfocus/fuse-announces-2024-award-winners

Thomas Trissl Discusses Schonox's rapid U.S. Market Penetration and 2018 Service Commitment

February 7, 2018—Thomas Trissl, principal with HPS Schönox, and Kemp Harr discuss the strategy behind Schönox's rapid growth, their new "ON IT" advertising message, which highlights th...
http://www.floordaily.net/flooring-podcasts/thomas-trissl-discusses-schonoxs-rap...

Enos Farnsworth on Success of NWFA Convention-Career Move to High Performance Subfloors

April 12, 2012—Enos Farnsworth, Chairman of the NWFA Convention and Director of Sales with High Performance Subfloors, and Kemp Harr discuss the key factors behind the increased attendance at th...
http://www.floordaily.net/flooring-podcasts/enos-farnsworth-on-success-of-nwfa-c...

Consolidated Carpet Hosts First ConsoCon Event in NYC

New York, NY, September 20, 2019-On the evening on September 19, Consolidated Carpet hosted its first ConsoCon event at the Metropolitan West in New York City. Seventeen flooring manufacturers were i...
http://www.floordaily.net/floorfocus/consolidated-carpet-has-good-turnout-for-fi...

Thomas Trissl and Hubert Steinberg Discuss Schönox Continued Growth and Innovation

January 28, 2019—Thomas Trissl and Hubert Steinberg, principle with HPS Schönox and technical GM for Schonox Germany, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss Schönox's continued growth and...
http://www.floordaily.net/flooring-podcasts/thomas-trissle-and-hubert-steinberg-...

Galleher Opening Branch in Portland, Washington

Portland, OR, March 22, 2022-Flooring distributor Galleher is expanding its presence in Oregon by opening a full-service branch in Portland. This expansion comes on the heels of its acquisition of We...
http://www.floordaily.net/floorfocus/galleher-opening-branch-in-portland-washing...

NAFCT Launches Inaugural Technical Training Conference and Trade Show

Dalton, GA, July 11, 2016—The National Academy of Floor Covering Training (NAFCT) is inviting floor industry professionals to attend the first annual Technical Training Conference and Trade Sh...
http://www.floordaily.net/floorfocus/nafct-launches-inaugural-technical-training...

Vision Design Awards 2019 Now Accepting Entries

Chattanooga, TN, November 30, 2018-The 2019 Vision Awards contest-the only flooring design awards judged solely on design-is now accepting entries. Deadline for entry is March 1, 2019. The contest c...
http://www.floordaily.net/floorfocus/vision-design-awards-2019-now-accepting-ent...

William M. Bird Adds Three New Commercial Lines

Charleston, SC, April 23, 2018-William M. Bird has expanded its commercial product offering to include American Tile, InstaFloor and Centaur Floor Systems. The new products will be available througho...
http://www.floordaily.net/floorfocus/william-m-bird-adds-three-new-commercial-li...

Resilient Institute Adds Seven New Members

LaGrange, GA, Nov. 13, 2014 -- The Resilient Floor Covering Institute has expanded membership, adding four manufacturers and three suppliers to its roster. Resilient flooring manufacturers Shaw Resili...
http://www.floordaily.net/floorfocus/resilient-institute-adds-seven-new-members

Fuse Alliance Names Two Preferred Suppliers

Aurora, CO, July 16, 2013 -- The Fuse Alliance, the commercial flooring contractors network, has named Karndean Designflooring and HPS Schonox as preferred suppliers.“Karndean brings addit...
http://www.floordaily.net/floorfocus/fuse-alliance-names-two-preferred-suppliers

Mike Ericsson Named Board President of Flooring Association NW

Bellevue, WA, February 10, 2017—Mike Ericson, architectural representative for Daltile, was named as the 2017 board president of Flooring Association Northwest. Other Officers are Heidi Cronin ...
http://www.floordaily.net/floorfocus/mike-ericsson-named-board-president-of-floo...

INSTALL Launches Online Downloadable Specifications Listing

Washington, D.C., February 26, 2021-INSTALL announces a new resource for specifiers. Designed to provide downloadable specifications for a wide range of applications, INSTALL is now offering a one-sto...
http://www.floordaily.net/floorfocus/install-launches-online-downloadable-specif...

Fuse Awards Presented Last Night in Dallas

Dallas, TX, March 8, 2022-Fuse has announced the winners of its member, supplier and Spark awards. The group held its annual meeting in Dallas this week. Member Awards Ecollect-Re:Source Floor...
http://www.floordaily.net/floorfocus/fuse-awards-presented-last-night-in-dallas

Fifth Edition of Schönox Worst Subfloor Contest Now Open

Florence, AL, July 13, 2018-The fifth edition of the Schönox’s Worst Subfloor Contest is now open for submissions. Contestants must provide before and after shots of installations using Sc...
http://www.floordaily.net/floorfocus/fifth-edition-of-schnox-worst-subfloor-cont...

Schönox Announces Partnership with BIMsmith

Florence, AL, May 27, 2020-Schönox has partnered with BIMsmith to provide a suite of new Building Information Modeling (BIM) resources for building professionals. The partnership involves the cr...
http://www.floordaily.net/floorfocus/schnox-announces-partnership-with-bimsmith

Doug Young and Mike Penney Discuss Schonox's Growth and New Programs for 2020

February 10, 2020—Doug Young and Mike Penney, EVP and SVP of Sales, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss the continued growth and new products for this subfloor prep company. Listen to the interv...
http://www.floordaily.net/flooring-podcasts/doug-young-and-mike-penney-discuss-s...

Fuse Announces Member, Supplier & Spark Awardwinners

Laguna Niguel, CA, March 3, 2021-The Fuse Alliance Awards were held March 2, during Fuse annual meeting. The event was held virtually. Member Awards Communication-Garmon & Company C...
http://www.floordaily.net/floorfocus/fuse-announces-member-supplier-spark-awardw...

Karen Bellinger Discusses the Schonox "Worst Subfloor" Contest

June 5, 2014—Karen Bellinger, Business Development Manager with HPS North America, and Kemp Harr, discuss the Schönox "Worst Subfloor" contest whereby contestants are encouraged to enter be...
http://www.floordaily.net/flooring-podcasts/karen-bellinger-discusses-the-schono...