What NOX does

NOX Corporation is a privately held South Korean manufacturer of luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and adjacent resilient flooring products, founded in 1994 and built on a 60+ year chemical engineering heritage in resin compounding. The company operates an Integrated Vertical Production (IVP) system, the world's first and only fully integrated LVT production platform since 2000, now evolved into a Circular IVP system that converts over 90% of raw materials into carbon-reducing alternatives, including Bio-Circular Balanced PVC from discarded cooking oil and phthalate-free plasticizers from recycled PET bottles. The product portfolio spans LVT (ORCHID+, ECOLAY+, ECOCLICK+, ECOLOCK+), Luxury Vinyl Sheet (LVS+), Luxury Design Wall & Interior Tile (LDW+), Acoustic SetaGrip with micro-suction adhesion, LOOM+ hybrid carpet, Rigid LVT (SUPREMWOOD+/SUPREMSTONE+), and PVC-free (LUT EVERECO+), powered by a stack of proprietary technologies (EMT Core, EPT Shield, EPT Shield+, NOXGENESIS, MCT, SOUNDPROTEC, CERAMIT) and the recently launched TERRA formulation, which delivers up to 60% reduction in Global Warming Potential.

The company operates six manufacturing facilities in South Korea, two plants in Fostoria, Ohio (since 2015 and 2019), and one ASEAN plant in Vietnam (since 2021), giving a combined annual production capacity of approximately 50 million m². NOX sells to commercial and residential segments across six end-verticals (office, hospitality, retail, education, healthcare, residential) in 50+ countries, with a customer base that includes JW Marriott, Hermès Paris, UNIQLO, BOSE, Seoul National University, Yonsei University, AIA, and General Motors Thailand. Distribution is multi-channel: direct sales to global enterprise accounts, regional direct sales from US and ASEAN subsidiaries, and indirect sales through flooring wholesalers, distributors, and retail partners. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and operates on a B2B quote-based model.

Recent strategic activity centers on sustainability-led product repositioning (TERRA in 2026), adjacent product surface expansion (LDW+ wall/interior tile in 2024), and a strategic BASF partnership signed in 2025 to secure sustainable feedstock. The company is led by Representative Director Go Dong-hwan (고동환) and recognized as a World Class Product of Korea and World Class Manufacturer by MOTIE in 2023, with four consecutive Best of Surfaces wins at TISE (2023-2026) and the iF Design Award 2024 Grand Prize.

Name

NOX

Legal name

주식회사 녹수

Website

https://noxglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

NOX Corporation is a South Korean manufacturer of luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring, exporting to over 50 countries through six Korean factories, two US plants, and one Vietnam facility, serving commercial and residential segments in office, hospitality, retail, education, healthcare, and residential markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Resilient Flooring Manufacturing (Luxury Vinyl Tile)

NAICS

Carpet and Rug Mills (31411)

SIC

Carpets & Rugs (2273), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)

akta.pro primary industry

Resilient Floor Coverings Manufacturing (Vinyl/LVT/Linoleum/Rubber/Cork) (IMAOAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Carpet Tile Manufacturing (Modular) (IMAOAJAB), Resilient Flooring (Vinyl/LVT/LVP, Linoleum, Rubber) (IMADAJAA)

Keywords

• Luxury vinyl tile
• LVT flooring manufacturer
• Resilient flooring products
• Hybrid carpet flooring
• Acoustic flooring solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Seocho

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. LVT Flooring Products: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring products including ORCHID+, ECOLAY+, ECOCLICK+, ECOLOCK+. Revenue generated through direct sales to global customers, distributors, and through specification in commercial projects.
2. LVS+ Premium Roll Sheet Products: Revenue from premium vinyl sheet flooring products (LVS+ 1.8T, 2.2T, 4.5T/3.2T) targeting residential and commercial applications with superior noise absorption and durability.
3. LDW+ Luxury Design Wall & Interior Tile: Revenue from hybrid interior tile products (LDW+ Stile) combining ceramic tile benefits with enhanced functionality, targeting premium residential and commercial spaces.
4. Acoustic SetaGrip Products: Revenue from acoustic LVT collections with micro-suction technology for educational institutions, healthcare centers, and high-traffic commercial facilities.
5. LOOM+ Hybrid Carpet Flooring: Revenue from hybrid carpet flooring products combining traditional carpet aesthetics with waterproof, durable, and easy-maintenance properties.
6. Rigid LVT Products: Revenue from rigid core flooring products (SUPREMWOOD+/SUPREMSTONE+) combining NOXGENESIS and MCT technologies for enhanced performance.
7. PVC-Free Products: Revenue from PVC-free flooring alternatives (LUT EVERECO+) for customers seeking more sustainable options without compromising on design variety and performance.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

NOX Corporation manufactures and sells luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and related resilient flooring products including ORCHID+, ECOLAY+, ECOCLICK+, ECOLOCK+, LVS+ vinyl sheet, LDW+ design wall tiles, Acoustic SetaGrip, LOOM+ hybrid carpet, Rigid LVT (SUPREMWOOD+/SUPREMSTONE+), and PVC-free LUT EVERECO+. Production is fully integrated through the proprietary Circular IVP (Integrated Vertical Production) system across manufacturing facilities in South Korea, USA, and Vietnam, with exports to more than 50 countries.

Product overview

NOX Corporation is a global flooring innovation leader offering a comprehensive portfolio of Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) and related flooring products. The product portfolio includes LVT lines (ORCHID+, ECOLAY+, ECOCLICK+, ECOLOCK+), LVS+ premium roll sheet flooring, LDW+ luxury design wall tiles, Acoustic SetaGrip micro-suction flooring, LOOM+ hybrid carpet flooring, Rigid LVT (SUPREMWOOD+/SUPREMSTONE+), and PVC-Free flooring (LUT EVERECO+). These products are powered by proprietary technologies including EMT Core multi-layer structure, EPT Shield surface coating, NOXGENESIS rigid core, MCT matrix core, SOUNDPROTEC acoustic technology, and CERAMIT edge/grout technology, all built on NOX's world-first Circular IVP (Integrated Vertical Production) system. The company serves residential and commercial spaces across office, education, retail, hospitality, residence, and healthcare sectors, exporting to over 50 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECOLAY+: Easiest and strongest glueless LVT flooring - the world's first loose lay LVT with proven innovation since 2003
• ORCHID+
• ECOCLICK+
• ECOLOCK+
• LVS+
• LDW+
• Acoustic SetaGrip
• LOOM+
• SUPREMWOOD+/SUPREMSTONE+
• LUT EVERECO+
• NOXGENESIS
• TERRA

Products and services

• LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) NOX's foundational product line featuring superior stability and durability with innovative multi-layer structure. Includes ORCHID+, ECOLAY+, ECOCLICK+, and ECOLOCK+ sub-products. Designed for retail, hospitality, offices, healthcare, and education.
• ORCHID+ Design LVT flooring featuring Wood, Stone and Design lines. Most stylish and eco-friendly LVT flooring with 50 latest designs. Targeted at residential and commercial spaces requiring premium aesthetics.
• ECOLAY+ Easiest and strongest glueless LVT with proven innovation since 2003. Loose lay system offering superior dimensional stability, diverse design and specifications. Engineered for retail, hospitality, offices, healthcare, and education.
• ECOCLICK+ Premier click LVT proven for heavy commercial areas with unparalleled dimensional stability and patented Click'n go and Drop'n go! technology.
• ECOLOCK+ Grande puzzle tile providing balance between impact and practicality.
• LVS+ (Luxury Vinyl Sheet) Premium roll sheet flooring with exceptional noise absorption and comfortable underfoot performance enhanced by NOX EMT Core technology. Available in 1.8T, 2.2T, and 4.5T/3.2T collections.
• LDW+ (Luxury Design Wall & Interior Tile) Luxury Design Wall & Interior Tile fusion of innovation and style. Next-generation hybrid interior tile enhancing ceramic tile benefits while addressing drawbacks. Stile collection available.
• Acoustic SetaGrip Eco-friendly LVT collection with internationally patented micro-suction technology dramatically reducing installation time and costs while absorbing noise. Favored for commercial facilities with high traffic and hygiene requirements.
• LOOM+ (Hybrid Carpet Flooring) Hybrid carpet floor with NOX EMT Core technology ensuring easiest maintenance, strong waterproof and durability while resolving hygiene concerns of conventional carpets. Available as Tile, Sheet, and Lock variants.
• Rigid LVT (SUPREMWOOD+/SUPREMSTONE+) Industry's most outstanding rigid core flooring combining NOXGENESIS and MCT patented core technologies. SUPREMWOOD+ for wood aesthetics, SUPREMSTONE+ for stone aesthetics. Quiet Mark certified.
• LUT EVERECO+ (PVC-Free Flooring) PVC-Free loose lay tiles guaranteeing impressive flexibility combined with long-lasting durability. Built upon EMT Core and EPT Shield technologies for sustainable flooring without compromising on design variety and performance.
• NOX Texterior (Woven Tile, Carpet, Rug, Mat) NOX Texterior product line of woven tiles, carpet, rug, and mat products for living and interior applications, produced in-house using acquired Hunter Douglas Korea capabilities.
• TERRA Eco-Friendly LVT Formulation Next-generation eco-friendly LVT formulation applied across the NOX LVT product portfolio, achieving up to 60% reduction in Global Warming Potential versus industry average without compromising quality or performance, verified through EPD-based assessment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% reduction in Global Warming Potential (GWP) compared to industry average through TERRA formulation
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BASFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 January 2025Partnership to advance sustainable flooring solutions. NOX partnered with BASF to develop and implement advanced sustainable materials in LVT flooring production, supporting NOX's Circular IVP system and TERRA formulation technology.
• Hunter Douglas KoreacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Acquired Hunter Douglas Korea's R&D and Production Facility in 2019, establishing NOX Texterior. This acquisition enabled NOX to become the world's first company to produce all materials and products for woven tiles in-house, expanding into carpet, rug, and mat business using woven materials for living and interior applications.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mohawk Industries: World's largest flooring manufacturer (NYSE: MHK) with LVT, carpet, laminate, and tile product lines. Comparable to NOX as a global flooring manufacturer with resilient/LVT offerings, but operates at far greater scale and across many categories.
• Shaw Industries: US-headquartered flooring giant (Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary) producing LVT, carpet, and resilient flooring. Comparable to NOX for its LVT and resilient product lines and strong commercial specification presence in North America.
• Tarkett: French global flooring manufacturer with LVT, vinyl sheet, and resilient flooring products. Comparable to NOX as a global resilient flooring competitor with strong sustainability positioning (Cradle to Cradle certified) and similar European/APAC presence.
• Armstrong Flooring: US resilient flooring manufacturer with significant LVT and vinyl sheet product lines. Comparable to NOX in the resilient/vinyl flooring category, particularly in commercial and healthcare segments.
• Mannington Mills: US private flooring manufacturer with LVT, vinyl sheet, hard surface, and commercial offerings. Comparable to NOX as a privately held, design-forward flooring manufacturer with strong commercial/resilient product portfolio.
• Interface, Inc. Global modular carpet and resilient flooring company with strong sustainability positioning (Climate Take Back mission). Comparable to NOX in commercial specification channels and sustainability brand positioning, though Interface is stronger in modular carpet than LVT.
• Forbo Flooring Systems: Swiss global flooring manufacturer with resilient vinyl, LVT, linoleum, and entrance flooring. Comparable to NOX as a multi-region resilient flooring manufacturer with strong commercial specification presence and sustainability credentials.

Direct peers

• Gerflor: French global specialist in resilient flooring (vinyl tiles and rolls, LVT, sports flooring). Comparable to NOX as a focused resilient flooring manufacturer with strong European base and similar commercial/institutional target segments.
• Karndean Designflooring: UK-based LVT specialist with design-led product positioning and global distribution. Comparable to NOX as a design-focused LVT manufacturer targeting commercial and premium residential markets with similar specification-based go-to-market.
• Polyflor (James Halstead): UK commercial resilient flooring manufacturer (vinyl tiles and sheet, LVT, safety flooring). Comparable to NOX in commercial resilient flooring, especially healthcare, education, and retail verticals with similar acoustic and slip-resistance specifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance26 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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