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Press Releases
May 10, 2023
Colleagues Bonding at 100+ MPH – TMT America’s Porsche® Track Experience
TMT America, the parent company of Schönox HPS, Küberit USA, and Trissl Sports Cars, invited flooring professionals from across the country to experience driving Porsches at over 100 miles per hour, getting expert advice along the way to sharpen their techniques and skills.
Read MoreMarch 8, 2023
Fuse Commercial Flooring Alliance Recognizes Schönox HPS North America with Supplier of the Year and Best Service Awards
Fuse Commercial Flooring Alliance recognized Schönox HPS North America with Supplier of the Year and Best Service awards at the flooring network’s annual conference held in Memphis, TN this week. This year’s theme for the conference was Unleashed, highlighting Fuse’s rapid growth, close partnership across its now more than 150 members, and shared successes.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2023
Tom Duffy Company and Schönox Set to Provide Subfloor Solutions and Strategic Pathways for Customer Growth
Tom Duffy Company has partnered with Schönox HPS North America to provide the full Schönox subfloor solutions line across its 29 locations in California, Nevada, and Arizona. “Tom Duffy Company allies itself with manufacturers who develop new, leading technologies, equipping our customers for project success and the growth of their businesses – we see those distinct qualities in Schönox, making this partnership one of special interest,” explained Jon Youngberg, Vice President – Sales and Marketing, Tom Duffy Company.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2023
Schönox Presents Smooth Performer Award to Michael Halebian & Co.
Schönox presented Michael Halebian & Co. with the 2022 Smooth Performer Award in recognition of their high level of support, dedication, and partnership with Schönox. The award was announced during the TISE Surfaces show in Las Vegas.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2023
Schönox Demonstrates Why the Switch is ÖN at Surfaces and Builders
Schönox HPS North America will debut a new prime-and-fill-in-one subfloor product and introduce two other strategically-sized packages this week at the TISE Surfaces (booth 5413) and NAHB Builders (booth C8939) shows in Las Vegas, each resulting from customer needs identified in the field.
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2023
Ohio Valley Flooring and Schönox met at Surfaces 2022 and announce their distribution partnership at Surfaces 2023
Schönox HPS North America and Ohio Valley Flooring announce a strategic partnership to provide Schönox subfloor product technologies, training, and support across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, and western Pennsylvania. Representatives from the two companies first met at the 2022 Surfaces show, found common ground culturally, and began discussions of how best to work together.
Read MoreDecember 12, 2022
Strategic alliance between Schönox HPS North America, Inc. and Sika grows
Schönox HPS North America, Inc. and Sika Corporation further strengthened their strategic alliance, announcing Sika’s minority investment in the Florence, AL-based firm. The investment underscores and accelerates Sika’s growth in the US floor covering market and premium installation solutions.
Read MoreAugust 24, 2022
Schönox and Floorcloud™ launch collaboration for large-scale projects
Schönox HPS North America, Inc. and Floorcloud™ announced their partnership to provide flooring professionals with introductory opportunities to use Graco pumps and Floorcloud™ technology on large-scale projects at no cost. The collaboration allows installers and contractors the chance to experience Schönox’s pump program and the Floorcloud™ technology platform on real-world projects, achieving outstanding performance and quality control objectives supported by these technologies.
Read MoreJune 13, 2022
Schönox Need for Speed™ and Hands Ön Training met at the Porsche® Track Experience
Customers and colleagues attending a recent Schönox Hands ÖN Training session at the company’s Florence Support Center split their week between learning the speed and performance characteristics of both Schönox and Porsche®. Both experiences were hands ÖN. At the end of the week, all agreed you can make a lot of money with one, a lot of memories with the other, and both are really, really fast.
Read MoreMarch 8, 2022
Fuse Alliance names Schönox HPS North America Supplier of the Year
Fuse Alliance named Schönox HPS North America its Supplier of the Year at the flooring network’s annual conference held in Dallas, TX this week. Fuse established Power Through Partnership as the theme of this year’s conference, remarking that never before has the Fuse Alliance network demonstrated better collaboration than during the extraordinary business conditions of 2021 and 2020.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2022
Reader’s Wholesale Distributors and Schönox to provide sublfoor solutions throughout the growing South Texas region
Florence, AL and Houston, TX – January 31, 2022 – Schönox HPS North America, Inc. and Reader’s Wholesale Distributors announced a strategic partnership to provide Schönox subfloor products across southern Texas, a region experiencing remarkable growth in the building and renovation sectors.
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2022
Schönox to roll out new Training Initiative and Technologies at Surfaces
Schönox will provide attendees at the upcoming Surfaces show with a first look at the company’s new Hands ÖN training platform and a deep dive into its technologies.
Read MoreJune 15, 2021
Schönox Debutes Patented Technology With Hands Ön Demonstrations At Surfaces
Years of research and development and the resulting patented innovation are on display this week at the Schönox trade show booth at Surfaces with demonstrations of the company’s Hybrid Active Dry Technology.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2021
Schönox HPS North America Celebrating 10 Year Anniversary in 2021
Schönox HPS North America marks its 10-year anniversary in 2021, pointing toward the June Surfaces event in Las Vegas as the high point of celebrations planned throughout the year.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2020
Michael Halebian & Co. and Schönox Focus on Innovation
With distribution operations ranging from New England through the New York, Tri-State Region to Delaware, Michael Halebian & Co. has expanded its partnership with Schönox to equip its full customer base with the latest in subfloor innovations.
Read MoreNovember 17, 2020
Schönox and Walcro Working Together in the Midwest
With 18 locations across six midwestern states, distribution-giant Walcro has partnered with Schönox to expand its offering of installation supply options for its substantial customer base. The partnership provides Walcro with innovative subfloor materials, supporting growth into new sectors with a wider range of contractors and installers.
Read MoreOctober 19, 2020
Schönox is Committed to Transparency and Sustainability
Schönox HPS North America is now a proud participant in the mindful MATERIALS (mM) Library. Schönox HPS North America is committed to sustainability and considers the impact of its product ingredients on human health as well as the overall environment.
Read MoreOctober 16, 2020
515 Decorative Concrete Supply Welcomes Schönox
515 Decorative Concrete Supply has added Schönox to its carefully curated vendor-partner list strategically enhancing the company’s polishable concrete, self-leveling, and subfloor solutions.
Read MoreOctober 14, 2020
Stoneway Construction Supply and Schönox Plan for 2021
Stoneway Construction Supply and Schönox HPS North America announced plans to make the full line of Schönox subfloor products available in the greater Seattle region, positioning the companies for what both say will be a significant surge in 2021 construction and renovation projects.
Read MoreOctober 7, 2020
Payfin Distribution is Bringing Schönox to the Florida Panhandle
Schönox HPS North America, Inc. and PayFin Distribution announced their partnership to provide the full line of Schönox subfloor products to the Florida Panhandle. The PayFin – Schönox alliance will put valuable Schönox technology into the hands of the region’s professional flooring community.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2020
Schönox Introduces HS Sturdy
Schönox introduces HS Sturdy, a repair and smoothing compound incorporating the company’s patented Hybrid Active-Dry Technology. From featheredge to 2-inch depths, HS Sturdy repairs, patches, and smooths combining tasks for use on a wide variety of substrates including concrete and gypsum as well as diverse ones such as wood, vinyl, and ceramic.
Read MoreMay 26, 2020
Schönox Partners with BIMsmith to Provide New BIM Resources for Building Professionals
Schönox, the comprehensive subfloor solutions provider, has partnered with BIMsmith, the leading platform for building product research and selection, to provide a suite of new Building Information Modeling (BIM) resources for building professionals.
Read MoreMay 19, 2020
Subfloors in Alaska – A Job for Eagle River Floor Supply and Schönox
Eagle River Floor Supply and Schönox are teaming up to put Schönox products into the hands of installers, addressing some of the toughest subfloor challenges.
Read MoreMay 18, 2020
Schönox Rapid Healthcare Conversion Initiative in Action
In just a three-day project window, a variety of Schönox subfloor product solutions were used to convert 140,000 square feet of a former newspaper office and production space to a permanent overflow hospital. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and the US Army Corp of Engineers selected the Memphis, TN site for conversion to healthcare use to add hundreds of hospital beds in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreApril 28, 2020
Schönox Social Distance Learning Programs See 10x Normal Attendance
Attendance at Schönox Social Distance Learning webinars, CEUs, and live-cast demonstrations has far exceeded the original goals of the program leading to the expansion of the platform with more topics and scheduled events. Operating with the unifying theme, Emerge Better, many of the program topics are focused on sharpening the specifying and installation skills of contractors, architects, designers, and project owners.
Read MoreApril 3, 2020
Schönox Social Distance Learning
Schönox HPS North America, Inc. kicked off its Schönox Social Distance Learning program this week making a diverse set of training opportunities available. Webinars, CEUs, live-cast demonstrations, and industry discussions are underway engaging distributors, contractors, architects & designers, and flooring professionals.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2020
Galleher – Schönox Partnership Will Reach 15% Of The US Market
Schönox HPS North America, Inc. and Galleher, LLC, announced a strategic partnership to provide subfloor products throughout a West Coast footprint encompassing 15% of the flooring market.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2020
Schönox Announces New Distribution Partner
Starting the new year on an extremely positive note, Schönox HPS North America, Inc. continues to augment product availability through the addition of Brandon Company, one of the largest flooring distributors in the mid-south United States.
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2020
Schönox Announces Sixth Annual Worst Subfloor Contest Winners
The winners of the sixth annual Worst Subfloor Contest were announced last night at a special Schönox ÖN IT Hour event in Las Vegas, Nev. The judges, including Sim Crisler, Peter Craig, Lewis Migliore and Paul Pleshek, said the competition this year was fierce and it was a challenge narrowing down the winners.
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2020
Schönox Presents Smooth Performer Award to Spartan Surfaces
Schönox HPS North America, Inc. presented their mid-Atlantic distributor partner, Spartan Surfaces, with the 2019 Smooth Performer Award in recognition of their high level of support and dedication to the Schönox brand. The award was announced during The International Surface Event on January 29, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2020
Schönox HPS North America, Inc. Announces New Distributor Partner
Schönox HPS North America, Inc. continues to grow its distribution network in North America with the addition of northeastern distributor, Michael Halebian and Co. The partnership effectively adds distribution coverage for HPS Schönox servicing Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and upstate N.Y. areas.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2020
Schönox to Announce Sixth Annual Worst Subfloor Contest Winners
Schönox HPS North America, Inc. will announce the winners of their sixth annual Worst Subfloor Contest during a special event scheduled to take place during The International Surface Event in Las Vegas, Nev. later this month.
Read MoreMay 15, 2019
The 2019 Worst Subfloor Contest is Officially Open for Entries
Schönox, HPS North America, understands the challenges installers, contractors, and project managers face day in and day out. We want to honor and acknowledge the never-ending hard work, grit, and determination it takes to be in our industry. To do so, we organized the annual Worst Subfloor Contest.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2019
Fuse Alliance Announces HPS Schönox as 2018 Supplier of the Year
Fuse Alliance, a Member-owned organization of professional, commercial flooring contractors, recently announced Schönox, HPS North America as the recipient of the 2019 Supplier of the Year award. This honor was presented at the Fuse Awards Program during the organization’s annual conference in Orlando, Fla., earlier this month.
Read MoreMarch 5, 2019
North American Sales Team Grows by Two
Jim Partridge and Mike Penney, both with backgrounds in the flooring industry, have joined the HPS Schönox team in top-level positions.
February 25, 2019
HPS Schönox Becomes Starnet Preferred Vendor
As part of its ongoing effort to be Ön It through innovation, solutions, and service, HPS NORTH AMERICA, INC. (“HPS Schönox”) announces it has become a Preferred Vendor of Starnet Worldwide Commercial Partnership.
February 12, 2019
Certified Carpet Distributors, Chemtec Join List of Schönox Partners
Certified Carpet Distributors and Chemtec have joined the growing list of distributor partners for Schönox HPS North America.
“These new distributors indicate solid growth for our company and in our industry,” said Doug Young, Schönox HPS North America executive vice president. “Based in western Pennsylvania, Certified Carpet Distributors opens our product up to a new marketplace, and the same is true of Chemtec, which is headquartered in Laval, Quebec, in the Montreal area of Canada.”
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2019
Schönox Announces 2018 Worst Subfloor Contest Winners
The winners of the fifth Worst Subfloor Contest were announce today at the HPS Schönox booth in Las Vegas as part of The International Surfaces Event. The trio of judges, including John McGrath, Greg Mercurio, and Robert Varden, said the process was challenging this year as so many projects were worth of the win.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2019
Worst Subfloor Contest Tackles Toughest Subfloor Jobs in America
As Schönox, HPS North America, prepares for The International Surfaces Event in Las Vegas later this month, part of the preparations includes announcing the winner of its fifth Worst Subfloor Contest.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2018
Schönox Announces Superior Surface Solutions as New Distributor
Schönox, HPS North America, has announced that Superior Surface Solutions, a company based in Kansas City, Mo, has joined the Schönox family as a new distributor.
Read MoreOctober 15, 2018
Schönox, Fuse Announce New National Manager
Kris Day tapped to lead role, expand partnership
Read MoreJuly 17, 2018
HPS Schönox Grows Distributor Network
Schönox Adds Four New Distributors Across North America
Read MoreJuly 6, 2018
Schönox Introduces a New Generation of Synthetics
New Hybrid Active Dry Technology Combines Benefits of Cement and Synthetic Gypsum Based Products
Read MoreApril 25, 2018
HPS Schönox and DryTile North America Announce Collaboration
DryTile Modular Tiling System Requires a system like Schönox-Quality Subfloors offers
Read MoreMarch 5, 2018
HPS Schönox Adds Multiple Distributors
HPS Schönox has goals to increase the ease of doing business. Adding new products, solutions, services and distribution partners assists HPS Schönox in meeting this goal.
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2018
HPS Schönox Presents Smooth Performer Award to Midwest
Earlier this week HPS Schönox traveled to Midwest Floor Covering’s headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah to present its annual Smooth Performer award. Midwest Manager, Jim Yates was on hand to receive the award presented by Andy Bounsate, HPS Schönox Regional Vice President, Western US.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2018
HPS Schönox Reveals Winners at Announcement Ceremony
The winners of the HPS Schönox Worst Subfloor Contest™ were announced today during a ceremony at the International Surfaces Event in Las Vegas, Nev.
HPS Schönox’s annual Worst Subfloor Contest seeks to answer the question, “What lies beneath?” Many installers face nightmare scenarios when they start a new project. They choose to partner with Schönox materials to tackle those extreme subflooring challenges. They are encouraged to take photos during the process and submit these photos along with description of Schönox products.
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2018
Contest Winners to be Announced on January 31st
The fourth annual HPS Schönox Worst Subfloor Contest kicked off in 2017 asking flooring professionals to consider, “What lies beneath?” It is a question that every installer and contractor must deal with when facing the challenges that come while preparing a subfloor. The most challenging subfloors and the professionals that prepare and renovate them are the features of the contest. The winners of the contest will be announced at the HPS Schönox Booth (#4721) during the International Surfaces Event on Wednesday, January 31st at 11:00am.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2018
Ön It Brand Campaign to launch in 2018
HPS Schönox strives to provide unparalleled support and advanced flooring solutions. Their 2018 brand campaign, Ön It will show that HPS Schönox does business differently and is committed to doing it right.
The campaign will debut this month on all the company’s advertising, branding and marketing collateral, as well as internal and external communications. They will kick off at both World of Concrete and The International Surfaces Event in Las Vegas.
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2018
Regional Vice Presidents Named at Schönox
Moving into 2018, HPS Schönox continues its expansion of sales support throughout the U.S. naming three new Regional Vice Presidents. Andy Buonsante is responsible for the Western region, Greg Jodarski covers the Southeast and Brandon Hagen represents the Midwest.
Read MoreDecember 6, 2017
New Application for Schönox Product
Schönox APF is recognized as a synthetic gypsum self-leveling underlayment for applications over clean, dry, well-adhered carpet, tile, or commercial broadloom carpet (that is well bonded to plywood, concrete, or existing flooring such as VAT). This removes the need for demo, thus drastically reducing the time and expense of the project. It also eliminates demolition debris and hazardous waste from entering the landfill.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2017
New Schönox Staff Putting Product Technology to Work in Texas
Having joined HPS Schönox earlier this year as Regional Business Managers, DJ Gardner and David Zelaya are already making a positive impact in their respective territories within Texas and Oklahoma tackling challenging subfloor issues. “DJ and David brought a strong blend of both business and technical experience to Schönox that allowed them to quickly see the real-world applications for Schönox product technology with quite varied clients and projects,” explained Dave Lepird, Vice President – Business Development, HPS Schönox. “I was not surprised when I saw them solving challenging subfloor issues in the field very early in their tenure with the company.”
Read MoreJuly 11, 2017
Schönox to Offer Full Subfloor Product Line to AHSG and Commercial One Members
Keenly aware of its members’ needs for high performing subfloor products, American Home Surfaces Group (AHSG) and its Commercial One division have partnered with HPS Schönox to provide the full array of subfloor solutions offered by Schönox. “We listen closely to our members and react to meet their product needs so they can take advantage of business opportunities throughout the residential and commercial sectors,” explained Bruce Weber, President – CEO, AHSG. “Schönox was recommended by our national advisory board who had been monitoring the growth of Schönox and its high level of customer service; they were a natural fit for us.”
Read MoreMarch 2, 2017
Schönox Expands Focus on Technical Excellence
David Stowell, the new Technical Director with HPS Schönox, has established a series of priorities with the ultimate objective being quite extensive – universal Schönox product knowledge by anyone working with subfloors. “We have the full range of products to address any subfloor challenge in a manner that is efficient, environmentally sound, and effective for the long term,” explained Stowell. “We need to equip installers, contractors, project owners, and specifiers with the technical knowledge to make informed decisions with their subfloors allowing them to move forward with total confidence.”
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2017
Schönox Announces Winners of its Worst Subfloor Contest™
In a ceremony today at the TISE – Surfaces trade show in Las Vegas, the winners of the Schönox Worst Subfloor Contest™ were announced. “The response to the Contest in this our third year for the event has been outstanding with many more entries than last year and such strong support from the flooring industry,” commented Doug Young, HPS Schönox Executive Vice President. “I am really impressed by the expertise and dedication demonstrated by all of the installation teams represented in the Contest entries.”
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2017
Schönox Demonstrates Substantial Subfloor Opportunities at Vegas Trade Shows
Schönox is debuting all new trade show booths this week in Las Vegas at the Surfaces show (booth 4271) and the World of Concrete show (booth S12639). Both booths feature interactive exhibits, demonstration stages, touch-screen displays, and super-large-format screens. The focus of the new Schönox booths is to present the substantial opportunities present in the subfloor sector paired with the wide array of subfloor products that Schönox has developed.
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2017
Schönox to Announce Contest Winners at TISE (Surfaces)
The third annual Schönox Worst Subfloor Contest™ opened nine months ago with the startinggun phrase, Worst Case Scenario, You Win! The winners will be announced at the Schönox booth (#4271) during the TISE (Surfaces) trade show on Thursday, January 19th at 11:00am.
The Schönox Worst Subfloor Contest™ asks participants to submit entries featuring their most challenging subfloor projects and how they renovated those tough subfloor conditions using Schönox products. The worst subfloor challenges paired with the best renovation performance win. Entries are reviewed and scored by three independent judges and the winners receive a variety of prizes and much deserved recognition for their hard work and professional approach to subfloor preparation.
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2017
Schönox makes moves to further support Residential Contractors
The subfloor needs in the multifamily and single family residential markets are vast in scope and growing. HPS Schönox is showing this week at the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Florida presenting a full range of subfloor products that will help builders and renovation contractors address the toughest residential subfloor issues.
With more than 26 million apartments in the United States and the consistent need for their renovation and turnover, Schönox has developed subfloor products targeted at this important market.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2016
Concrete Exchange to Offer the Full Schönox Product Array
Concrete Exchange has partnered with HPS Schönox to provide the full line of Schönox subfloor products. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Concrete Exchange will distribute Schönox moisture mitigation systems and primers, patching and smoothing products, floor leveling compounds, adhesives, and waterproofing materials. “Our design and innovation focus in the use of concrete for high-style décor elements has led us to consider other areas where that focus is of value for our customers,” explained Mike Heidebrink, CEO, Concrete Exchange. “The ability to support our customers’ flooring and subflooring projects via a partnership with Schönox was a natural and important extension of our business.”
Read MoreJuly 26, 2016
New Regional Business Managers Added in Key Geographic Areas
HPS Schönox announced important additions to its sales and technical support team. Bernie Cooper and David Lepird have joined the company as Regional Business Managers in high growth geographic areas. Cooper is based in Pennsylvania where he will support Schönox in New York, New Jersey, and Eastern Pennsylvania. Lepird lives in Winter Park, FL, an ideal location for his work with Schönox customers throughout most of Florida. “Bernie and David bring both the business and the technical knowledge that supports all aspects of our customers’ planning, specification, and project execution needs,” explained Doug Young, Executive Vice President, HPS Schönox. “This is exactly the 360-degree understanding that we look for with the new flooring professionals joining Schönox.”
Read MoreJuly 11, 2016
Worst Case Scenario, You Win!
The third annual Schönox Worst Subfloor Contest™ opened with the starting-gun phrase, Worst Case Scenario, You Win! The Contest asks participants to submit entries featuring their most challenging subfloor projects and how they renovated those tough subfloor conditions using Schönox products. The worst subfloor challenges paired with the best renovation performance win. Entries are reviewed and scored by three independent judges and the winners receive a variety of prizes and much deserved recognition for their hard work and professional approach to subfloor preparation.
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2016
Schönox Announces Winners of its Worst Subfloor Contest™
In a ceremony today at the TISE – Surfaces trade show in Las Vegas, the winners of the Schönox Worst Subfloor Contest™ were announced. “The response to the Contest in this our second year for the event has been outstanding with many more entries than last year and such strong support from the flooring industry,” commented Thomas Trissl, HPS Schönox Principal. “I am really impressed by the expertise and dedication demonstrated by all of the installation teams represented in the Contest entries.”
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2016
Schönox Product Innovation on Display at Las Vegas Trade Shows
Schönox is introducing a new self-leveling compound that can be used as a top level wear layer as well as a new acrylic adhesive for use with resilient flooring that is moisture resistant. “These new subfloor products from Schönox are part of the company’s comprehensive commitment to research and development examining the needs of the industry and then creating products to solve important and emerging subfloor challenges,” explained Thomas Trissl, HPS Schönox Principal.
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2016
HPS Schönox to Announce Contest Winners at TISE (Surfaces)
Schönox is preparing to announce the winners of its second annual Worst Subfloor Contestat the 2016 TISE (Surfaces) trade show. Back in June of 2015, Schönox announced the beginning of the Contest once again challenging potential entrants with the simple question, Is your company working on a project that has what might be the worst subfloor of the year? A flood of entries began soon thereafter with a significant increase in the number and variety of entries over the prior year. “It has been really exciting to see the growth in the Contest entries and the challenging projects that we have seen addressed by flooring professionals,” explained Thomas Trissl, HPS Schönox Principal.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2016
Herregan Distributors, Inc. and Schönox Announce Partnership
Herregan Distributors, Inc. and Schönox announced a strategic partnership today to roll out the full line of Schönox subfloor products. Herregan serves twelve Midwestern states supporting over 3,500 dealers throughout the region. “The agreement with Schönox in this our 50th year of operation is a clear example of Herregan’s continuing commitment to product innovation and customer support,” remarked Craig Folven, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Herregan Distributors – Paramount Division. “Schönox has never stopped improving its subfloor products through impressive R&D efforts and similarly, Herregan is consistently making moves to further support our customers; the partnership makes sense on all levels.”
Read MoreNovember 10, 2015
Schönox Makes Strategic Hire for Growing Region
Bryan Day has joined Schönox as the Regional Business Manager for Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina; an area with outstanding growth potential. “At Schönox we really concentrate on developing a team that can provide great value on both the business and technical sides of every project and relationship,” explained Doug Young, Executive Vice President, HPS Schönox. “Bryan possesses these core strengths which are essential to helping our customers to succeed and growth their businesses.”
Read MoreOctober 27, 2015
Schönox Holds 1st Annual Strategic Planning Conference
Schönox held its first annual conference for all of its distribution partners to discuss strategy and long term planning. Just as important to Schönox was the chance for distributors from all across the US to meet one another, discuss opportunities, share ideas, and build relationships that will help them as well as their customers.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2015
Wj Grosvenor & Co. to carry Schönox Subfloor Products
WJ Grosvenor & Co. has partnered with HPS Schönox to carry the full line of Schönox subfloor products. With locations in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, WJ Grosvenor will distribute Schönox moisture mitigation systems and primers, patching and smoothing products, floor leveling compounds, adhesives, and waterproofing materials.
Read MoreJuly 28, 2015
HPS Schönox Presents Award to CDC Distributors, Inc.
HPS Schönox presented the first ever Schönox Smooth Performer Award this week to CDC Distributors, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Al Futscher, CEO & President, and Tony Robert, COO, both of CDC Distributors, accepted the award from Thomas Trissl, HPS Schönox Principal. “We were happy to make the trip from Florence, AL to Ohio to personally present this award to Tony, Al, and the entire CDC team,” said Trissl. “CDC was one of the first distributors to join the journey with Schönox in the US; their dedication from management to the sales team is unbeatable, with incredible results – this is such a solid relationship.”
Read MoreJune 15, 2015
Experts to Judge in the Second Annual Worst Subfloor in North America Contest™
Just two weeks ago, HPS Schönox asked flooring professionals to show us your worst and how you made it your best with the opening of its Second Annual Worst Subfloor in North America Contest™. Today the three judge panel of independent industry experts was announced. Tom Jennings (Vice President of Member Services, WFCA,) Dean Thompson (President & CEO, RFCI,) and Robert Varden (Executive Director, CFI) will judge contest entries in an impartial manner that includes having all identifying information removed from the entry with only the photos and project notes provided for their review. Judging will begin after December 14th, the deadline for contest submissions.
Read MoreJune 1, 2015
HPS Schönox Kicks off Second Annual Worst Subfloor in North America Contest™
Show us your worst and how you made it your best. That’s how HPS Schönox formally launched its second annual Worst Subfloor in North America Contest™ today with its announcement going out to the flooring industry opening participation in the Contest. “We want to see the brittle, crumbling, cracked, unstable, rough, uneven, damaged subfloors faced by flooring professionals in the field and how they met those challenges to produce smooth, sound subfloors ready for the highest quality flooring installations,” explained Thomas Trissl, HPS Schönox Principal. The Contest is open to flooring companies to show the tough subfloors they encounter, how they renovated them using Schönox products, and to provide them with much deserved recognition.
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2015
Schönox GMBH and HPS North America Strengthen Ties
While still operating as separate companies, Schönox GmbH and HPS North America, Inc. announced a strengthening of their strategic relationship today encompassing a multi-year operating agreement that has the companies working closely to market, distribute, and fully support their subfloor products in the North American marketplace. “We’ve reached our objective of a seamless relationship between the two companies that clearly supports our customers and distribution partners,” explained Thomas Trissl, HPS Principal. “HPS North America is the exclusive importer of Schönox products to the North American marketplace.”
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2015
Winners of the Schönox Worst Subfloor in North America Contest™ Announced
In a ceremony this week at the Surfaces trade show in Las Vegas, the winners of the Schönox Worst Subfloor in North America Contest™ were announced. The Schönox Worst Subfloor in North America Contest™ is an opportunity for any company charged with making a damaged subfloor smooth and sound to show the tough subfloor conditions that they encountered and how they renovated them using Schönox products. The Contest entries were independently judged with first, second, and third place winners awarded Schönox products based on the severity of the original subfloor’s condition, the skill and attention to detail taken in executing the project, and the quality of the finished subfloor. John McGrath (Director, INSTALL,) Lew Migliore (President, LGM and Associates Technical Flooring Services,) and Jim Walker (CEO, International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association / CFI) served as the judges for the Contest.
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2015
New Customer Support and Product Introductions from HPS Schönox this week at Surfaces and NAHB Builders’ shows
A new App, subfloor products for some of the toughest subfloor challenges, and a website to support customers will all be introduced this week at the HPS Schönox booth at the Surfaces and NAHB International Builders’ trade shows in Las Vegas. The new Schönox App, available in both the Google Play Store and the Apple iTunes Store, provides information for each of the company’s products, a product usage calculator, video-based installer tips, and a GPS-enabled tool to find your sales representative. “Installers and flooring professionals are on the move and need information quickly where they are,” explained Thomas Trissl, HPS Schönox Principal. “The new Schönox App puts the tools in our customers’ hands to understand all of our products, how to use them, and how much of the product is required for their particular project needs.”
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2015
HPS Schönox Set to Announce Contest Winners at TISE (SURFACES)
Preparations are underway in Las Vegas to reward installers for their finding and then repairing the worst subfloors in North America. In May of 2014, HPS Schönox kicked off its Contest with a simple question, is your company working on a project that has what might be the worst subfloor in North America? Since that Contest kickoff, flooring professionals have responded with subfloor challenges they have faced of all kinds. “It has been really interesting to see the Contest entries and the nightmare subfloor issues that are faced in the field,” explained Thomas Trissl, HPS Schönox Principal. “It’s exciting to see how Schönox products and the dedicated professionals who use them have corrected every subfloor situation.”
Read MoreDecember 19, 2014
HPS Schönox Contest Entries Received, Judging Underway
This week marked the end date for entries into the Schönox Worst Subfloor in North America Contest. Launched in May 2014, the Contest was put together to shine a light on tough subfloor conditions, detail the best ways to renovate them, and provide some recognition and publicity for the companies who handle these challenging projects. “We’ve been really excited to see the strong participation by installers and contractors and the overall interest by the flooring industry in the Contest,” commented Thomas Trissl, HPS Schönox Principal. “We are eager to demonstrate the importance of subfloor preparation and to recognize flooring companies who excel in this area.”
Read MoreOctober 1, 2014
HPS Schönox Makes Strategic Hires
Doug Young has joined HPS Schönox as Executive Vice President to work extensively with the overall strategy of the company and in further development of the national sales and support teams. Heather Yario-Rice is now Regional Vice President of Sales for the Great Lakes Region working to expand distribution and brand awareness throughout this important area of the country.
Read MoreMay 27, 2014
Judge’s Panel Seated for the Worst Subfloor in North America Contest
Earlier this month HPS Schönox kicked off a Contest asking the question, Is your company working on a project that has what might be the worst subfloor in North America? Today, the company announced who will judge the responses to that question. Schönox put together the Worst Subfloor in North America Contest to shine a light on tough subfloor conditions, detail the best ways to renovate them, and provide some recognition and publicity for the companies who handle these challenging projects. John McGrath (Director, INSTALL,) Lew Migliore (President, LGM and Associates Technical Flooring Services,) and Jim Walker (CEO, International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association / CFI) will judge the Contest after the entry end date of December 15th.
Read MoreMay 15, 2014
HPS Schönox is looking for the Worst Subfloors in North America
Is your company working on a project that has what might be the worst subfloor in North America? That’s the starting point for a Contest that Schönox has put together to shine a light on tough subfloor conditions, detail the best ways to renovate them, and provide some recognition and publicity for the companies who handle these challenging projects. “Too often the stability and condition of subfloors is overlooked in the flooring installation industry resulting in failed installations,” explained Thomas Trissl, HPS Schönox Principal. “With that thought in mind, Schönox has kicked off a subfloor competition for flooring companies where they can enter projects that began with damaged, unsound subfloors and were renovated using Schönox products.”
Read MoreApril 11, 2014
HPS Schönox and Spartan Surfaces Sign Distribution Agreement
HPS Schönox and Spartan Surfaces announced that they have reached an agreement that will result in a new division for Spartan Surfaces that will distribute Schönox products from Virginia to southern New Jersey. Spartan Distribution will carry the full line of Schönox subfloor products including primers and moisture mitigation systems, patching and smoothing products, floor leveling compounds, and adhesives. Headquartered in Forest Hill, Maryland, Spartan Surfaces has flooring experts in place throughout the region. HPS Schönox has expanded its team of subfloor technical associates to support this area and the extensive growth of Spartan Surfaces.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2014
HPS Schönox Bringing Speed to Globalshop
HPS Schönox has assembled a product system focused on the quick turnarounds required for flooring installations in the retail sector. From priming to subfloor leveling and on to flooring installation, Schönox now has a product group designed for speed. Schönox KH Fix primer, ZM Rapid self-leveling compound, and Roll and Go™ LVT adhesive make up the retail-focused product lineup. “Our retail customers often need to do flooring installations overnight,” commented Brandon Hagen, HPS Schönox Territory Business Manager. “Our comprehensive product system will allow them to do so with speed that they have not seen before.”
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2014
HPS Schönox Opening New Doors at Home for Builders
HPS Schönox is presenting subfloor products at the NAHB International Builders’ Show that will allow contractors to install more diverse flooring in rooms that would normally receive broadloom carpet only. The company’s self leveling compounds can be poured over uneven wood subfloors resulting in smooth, sound substrates with incredible strength and durability.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2014
With HPS Schönox Seeing is Believing at Surfaces
HPS Schönox will demonstrate a wide range of innovative subfloor products on the Main Stage at Surfaces on Tuesday and Wednesday from 1:30 – 2:00 during the Surfaces show. Primers, self leveling compounds, and adhesives will be presented that facilitate smoother, faster, and safer flooring projects. “We consistently see that first-time users of Schönox subfloor products don’t return to the old ways of preparing subfloors, leveling them, and installing floor coverings,” explained Thomas Trissl, HPS Schönox Principal. “Our objective for the demonstrations is to show how projects can be completed faster addressing tough subfloor issues with a smarter use of installation labor.”
Read MoreNovember 19, 2013
HPS Schönox Encouraging In-Depth Questions at Greenbuild
In a comprehensive initiative to encourage a serious dialog regarding environmental responsibility, product technology, and sustainability, HPS Schönox has compiled ten of the most important questions asked in those areas and presented its answers in a new program entitled Informed Decisions. In a series of conversations, HPS Schönox sought out what was most on the minds of stakeholders. “Our objective is to provide our customers with a thorough understanding of the environmental credentials of our products in a straightforward question – answer format,” explained Thomas Trissl, HPS Schönox Principal. “Professional specifiers, architects, designers, and facility managers need information that will support their decision making processes.”
Read MoreNovember 15, 2013
HPS Schönox Introducing a Product-System Approach at the Healthcare Design Conference
HPS Schönox is introducing a product-system approach to address challenging subfloor issues common in healthcare facility renovation projects. Combinations of Schönox products can address diverse and challenging subfloor problems such as rough and uneven substrates, unsound wood subfloors, asbestos cutback, and significant moisture issues. Most importantly, Schönox can solve these subfloor issues with products that do not contain VOCs, have dust reducing properties, contribute to LEED credits, and allow installers to renovate rather than demolish existing subfloors.
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2013
HPS Schönox Reaching Out to Specifiers and Architects at Construct Show
Exhibiting for the first time at CONSTRUCT, HPS Schönox is bringing new technologies and products to the commercial building sector that will expand the ability to install more diverse floor coverings over critical subfloors. The company’s full line of primers, floor leveling compounds, repair mortars, and adhesives will be presented at the show. Product solutions that address moisture issues, damaged substrates, wood subfloors, and renovating rather than demolishing subfloors will be debuted.
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2013
TMT America Acquires HPS North America
TMT America, Inc. (TMT) has acquired a majority interest in HPS North America, Inc. (HPS). The transaction is effective September 16th, with HPS becoming an operating subsidiary of TMT. The corporate offices for both TMT America and HPS will remain in Florence, AL. TMT will provide operational, marketing, and consulting services as well as investments to accelerate HPS’s distribution and brand development growth throughout North America.
September 16, 2013
TMT America Acquires HPS North America
TMT America, Inc. (TMT) has acquired a majority interest in HPS North America, Inc. (HPS). The transaction is effective September 16th, with HPS becoming an operating subsidiary of TMT. The corporate offices for both TMT America and HPS will remain in Florence, AL. TMT will provide operational, marketing, and consulting services as well as investments to accelerate HPS’s distribution and brand development growth throughout North America.
Read MoreJuly 16, 2013
FUSE Alliance welcomes HPS Schönox as a preferred Supplier
HPS Schönox is partnering with Fuse Alliance to supply their member-owned network of professional flooring contractors with a full line of subfloor products. The Schönox product series includes primers, repair mortars, floor leveling compounds, and adhesives. “We are very excited to add HPS Schönox as a preferred supplier to the Fuse Alliance,” commented Ron Lee, executive director of Fuse Alliance. “Their leadership understands the value of the professional flooring contractor, and how together we can mutually provide solutions to substrates we currently don’t have available.”
Read MoreJune 19, 2013
HPS Schönox added as preferred supplier to CCA Global Partners Membership
HPS Schönox is proud to be partnering with CCA Global Partners to supply their independently-owned members with a full line of subfloor products. The Schönox product series includes primers, repair mortars, floor leveling compounds, and adhesives. “The thorough vetting and due diligence process that CCA Global Partners uses to review its vendors was welcomed by our team,” explained Enos Farnsworth, president of HPS North America, Inc. “We are proud of our partnership with CCA and eager to get to work with its strong member network.”
Read MoreApril 29, 2013
HPS Schönox introduces faster and better products at Coverings
Exhibiting for the first time at the Coverings show in Atlanta, HPS Schönox is focused on introducing new products here that will decrease overall installation times and enhance subfloors for the tile and stone industries. New to the company’s product line up is Schönox ZM Rapid, a rapid setting self-leveling compound that allows the installation of many types of floor coverings after only 1.5 hours. Also new at Coverings, is Schönox iFix™, an adhesive for installing water insulation layers that is rollable reducing project installation times by at least 40% over conventional products. “We know the dual importance of installation speed and high quality subfloor projects,” explained Enos Farnsworth, president of HPS North America, Inc. “Schönox is bringing a high level of innovation designed with a fresh look at every aspect of the subfloor process.”
Read MoreApril 16, 2013
HPS Schönox brings cost savings and speed to retail renovations
HPS Schönox is introducing a series of products to the Retail industry this week at GlobalShop designed to reduce the cost and time it takes to renovate floors in retail spaces. Schönox AP and APF are self leveling subfloor products that can go directly over many critical substrates resulting in a smooth, sound subfloor without the costly demolition work so common with flooring projects. “With retail, we fully understand that store downtime for renovation represents lost sales on a daily basis,” explained Enos Farnsworth, president of HPS North America, Inc. “Our subfloor products are designed to trim the cost and time it takes for store remodels.” Also new at GlobalShop is Schönox Roll and Go™ adhesive which allows floor tiles to be walked on and loaded with store fixtures immediately after installation without delay.
Read MoreApril 2, 2013
HPS Schönox launches new wood flooring adhesive with Silane technology
HPS Schönox is bringing a new technology to the flooring industry launching its new MSP Classic, universal wood flooring adhesive at this week’s NWFA Wood Flooring Expo. The new product uses silane modified polymers, the most advanced technology in adhesives. “We are continuing to introduce strong solutions for flooring projects taking a fresh look at ways to improve installations,” remarked Enos Farnsworth, president of HPS Schönox. “MSP Classic improves on every facet of the wood flooring adhesive process.”
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2013
HPS Schönox is providing solutions at the Surfaces Show
Exhibiting for just the second time at Surfaces, HPS Schönox is bringing new products to the industry that will expand the ability to install more diverse floor coverings over challenging subfloors. The products address issues ranging from concrete moisture problems to the most critical substrate challenges including cracked, uneven, and unsound subfloors. “We have a unique opportunity for the flooring industry to use a series of products that will save them time and money while at the same time resulting in better flooring installations,” remarked Enos Farnsworth, President of HPS North America, Inc. “These are proven technologies that are already used with great success in 20 countries.”
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2013
New is the word for HPS Schönox at NAHB Builders’ Show
Exhibiting for the first time at the NAHB Builders’ Show, HPS Schönox is bringing new products to the home building sector that will expand the ability to install more diverse floor coverings over wood subfloors. Other new product entries to the home building industry by HPS Schönox will allow installers to apply adhesive with a roller from a standing position. “We have a unique opportunity for the building industry to use a series of products that will save them time and money while at the same time resulting in better flooring installations,” remarked Enos Farnsworth, President of HPS North America, Inc. “These are proven technologies that are already used with great success in 20 countries.”
Read MoreNovember 5, 2012
HPS Schönox unveils targeted product line for Healthcare Industry
HPS North America, Inc. (HPS) has introduced a series of subfloor products specifically geared toward the challenges and unique needs of the healthcare sector. Characterized by exceptional air quality standards, the ability to contribute to LEED credits, and a system that allows for faster, more efficient flooring installations makes this product offering the strongest of its kind for healthcare renovations.
Read MoreJune 18, 2012
Schönox is expanding product distribution and the technical resources to support it
HPS North America, Inc. (HPS) announced that they have added two new strategic distribution partners. Commercial Flooring Distributors in Debary, FL and Hiline Unique Flooring in Minneapolis, MN are the latest distributors to join the Schönox product network that is growing steadily across North America. HPS is also making moves to support its growth with additions to its team of Subfloor Preparation Specialists. Russell Wright has joined this important team to help customers better understand the benefits of the full range of Schönox products. HPS has a rapid growth plan in place for distribution partners and technical assistance teams.
Read MoreMarch 8, 2012
HPS North America, Inc. launches revolutionary new product and expands sales team
HPS North America, Inc. (HPS) announced that they are formally launching their new Roll and Go™ flooring adhesive product. Roll and Go™ allows the installer to apply the product from a standing position and begin flooring installation within fifteen minutes of application. The company is expanding its sales team to market this and a full series of subfloor materials. Enos Farnsworth has joined the company as National Sales Director. Farnsworth will be expanding the company’s distribution networks across North America and further developing strategies to inform customers of the company’s products. HPS has partnered with Schönox providing North America with an extensive line of next generation subflooring products.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2012
HPS North America, Inc. partners with Schönox to bring innovative line of subfloor products to North America
HPS North America, Inc. (HPS) has partnered with Schönox GmbH. Schönox is maintaining a leading position in many markets with a complete assortment of leveling compounds and building adhesives for installing all kinds of floor coverings. The trademark Schönox®, with its unique problem solvers and product systems is created for professional craftsmen.
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