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. . . .

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.”. . .

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.”. . .

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. . . .

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.” . . .

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.. . .

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. . . .

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.”. . .

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.”. . .

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.. . .