As a company that has pioneered innovation in LVT flooring for global customers, NOX remains committed to setting the NOX Level standard — continually raising the bar for sustainability, design, and performance in flooring. Our goal is to inspire not only our customers, but also our suppliers and competitors, by establishing a new foundation for the industry.
Global Expansion & GrowthSince our founding, NOX has steadily expanded through ongoing product development and market growth. In 2020, we proudly surpassed $200 million in exports, a milestone that reflects our global leadership. Today, NOX exports to over 50 countries and maintains a strong presence in some of the world’s most quality-conscious markets, including the United States, Japan, Germany, and France.
To meet rising global demand, we opened our first U.S. factory in Ohio in 2015, expanded it, and launched a second plant in 2019. In 2021, we further strengthened our global manufacturing network by establishing a high-tech ASEAN facility in Vietnam.
Recognized ExcellenceOur commitment to innovation continues to earn recognition on the world stage. NOX received the "Best of Surfaces 2012 Innovation" award at TISE, followed by the "Gold NEOCON Award" in 2019. In 2023, we were once again honored with the "Best of Surfaces" award — for the fourth consecutive year — at TISE 2026, underscoring our ongoing leadership in sustainable product innovation.
In addition, the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy recognized NOX as both a “World Class Product of Korea” and a “World Class Manufacturer,” acknowledging the global competitiveness of our product portfolio.
Design LeadershipNOX leads in design innovation with over 6,000 proprietary in-house flooring designs — the largest collection of its kind, globally recognized by prestigious institutions and award programs. Our accolades include the Red Dot Design Award (Germany), Good Design Award (Japan), Innovation Award at DOMOTEX Hannover (Europe’s largest flooring trade fair), IDEA 2015 Top Honor (USA), Gold NEOCON Award (2019), and most recently, the iF Design Award (2024 Grand Prize Winner).
A Foundation of SustainabilitySustainability has always been at the heart of NOX. Even before it became a global imperative, we pioneered LVT flooring as a means of coexisting with plastic in an environmentally conscious way. Our advanced Integrated Vertical Production (IVP) system has evolved into the Circular IVP — an even more sustainable model.
We are transitioning over 90% of our raw materials to sustainable alternatives. All NOX products are now 100% recyclable, reinforcing our unwavering dedication to responsible innovation.
Toward a Sustainable FutureAt NOX, we are committed to setting new sustainability standards in flooring. With a strong sense of mission and responsibility, we will continue to grow alongside our customers and contribute to a better, more sustainable future.
Thank you for supporting NOX’s sustainable journey. We look forward to building what’s next — together.
Who We Are
Delivering innovation, quality, and sustainable solutions.
NOX STATEMENT
We lead innovative changes through differentiated functions and inimitable designs.
MISSION
Utilize natural·artificial materials to make available products that are useful in the everyday life
VISION
Global No.1 Professional Housing & Building Design-Material Company
PRINCIPLE
NOX’s 3 CORE VALUES and 9 NOX WAYS are firm beliefs established
with clear principles to realize NOX’s mission and vision
3 CORE VALUES
Reliability
Our Foundation
We ensure "Global Best" quality for our customers, the environment and our people.
Possibility
Our Identity
We realize " Global First" Innovations through the expertise of our people.
Dedication
Our Operation
We enjoy "Doing the Right Thing" with positive enthusiasm.
NOX Core Values
THE 9 NOX WAYS
Reliability
Customer Focus
We begin work by clearly understanding the goal and the objective, when the goal and the objectives must be oriented around our customers. By doing so, we strive to have all of our effort customer focused while understanding and exceeding their expectation.
Quality Excellence
We set the meaning and quality standards of our work with clarity. We make sure that quality standards are met and strive to achieve perfection. We execute every detail with precision to exceed our goals. We ensure that no minor defects are left undealt with before proceeding to the next step.
Trust Building
We respect and care for each other and pursue open communication. We prioritize alternatives over criticism, encouragement over blame, and discussions over command. We trust one another and build collaborative relationships with internal and external customers.
Possibility
Bold Vision
We share a mission that inspires outstanding results and lead colleagues toward that direction. We strive to redefine the industry and create new markets for customers.
Innovation
We seek new ideas. While thinking outside the box, we seek opportunities despite difficulties to foster innovative mindsets throughout the organization. We continuously encourage and implement new innovation.
Crafts- manship
We believe that there is no end to learning, and we work to become the best in our field of expertise. We nurture leaders of tomorrow who will one day become leaders themselves, and coach them along the way.
Dedication
Ownership
We embrace new opportunities and opt for taking responsibility rather than claiming authority, as all of us are leaders. We act on behalf of the entire company, beyond our roles and responsibilities. Long-term values should not be sacrificed for short-term performances.
Frontline Focus
We believe that answers lie at the frontline, not at the desk. We highly respect our colleagues and wholeheartedly support their daily work at the frontline. Through active engagement in the field, we capture new opportunities and prevent any issues from occurring.
Act First
We consider speed, precision, and confirmation essential to our work. We immerse ourselves in our work on a daily basis to equip ourselves with the ability to act upon timely decisions. As most decisions and actions are amendable, we do not miss on opportunities to be the first. We value taking calculated risks and lead by doing.
Our Global Operations
A Global Manufacturing Network. One NOX Standard.
Headquartered in South Korea with its primary manufacturing facilities and R&D Hub,
NOX has expanded to the United States and ASEAN to deliver localized service with global consistency.
All facilities produce the same products at the same uncompromising quality
ensuring consistent performance, reliable lead times, and stable global supply.
MILESTONES
NOX’s history dates back to its chemical heritage from 60 years ago
1994
Founded NOX
2000
Introduced the world’s first Integrated Vertical Production (IVP) system
2015/2019
Established NOX US 1st plant in Ohio in 2015 and expanded with a 2nd plant in 2019
2017
Opened the Seoul Design Center
2021
Established the ASEAN plant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2023-2026
First Korean company to win the Best of Surface Award for four consecutive years
Discover the footsteps of NOX, the flooring innovation leader
2023-2026
- Received the Best of Surface Award for four consecutive years
- Named a World Class Product of Korea by MOTIE (2023)
- Winner of the iF Design Award (2024)
2020
Received $200M Export Achievement Tower
2015
- Received ‘Innovation@DOMOTEX Hannover’ - Received ‘IDEA 2015’
2014
- Received ‘Red Dot Award 2014’ - Received 'Good Design Award 2014’
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different origin
NOX’s distinct origin and exclusive know-hows in floor engineering
Rooted in a chemical engineering company, NOX has built its core expertise in producing and processing various resin compounds for application to consumer and industrial goods for over 60 years. NOX’s know-hows fully cover the LVT manufacturing process, from raw materials to production systems.
Unique Technology & IVP System
NOX’s IVP System, EMT™ Core & EPT™ Shield
Since 2000, NOX has been operating the world’s first and only IVP (Integrated Vertical Production) system, producing and integrating the multiple layers that consist LVT. Further, NOX’s unique EMT™ Core (multi-layer structure method) and EPT™ Shield (premium surface coating) technologies have served as the foundation for innovation for both PVC and non-PVC synthetic resin products.
In-House Design
NOX’s high quality and ingenious in-house design system
NOX holds the world’s largest collection of over 6,000 unique designs. Through its in-house design lab, NOX provides tailored design solutions that meet diverse customer needs, leading the latest trends in LVT flooring. Our design excellence has been globally recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the iF Design Award 2024 Grand Prize, IDEA 2015 Gold Award, Good Design Award (G-Mark) 2014, and Red Dot Award 2014.
Global Operation
NOX’s constant advancement towards global no.1
Based in South Korea with its primary manufacturing facilities and R&D Hub, NOX has expanded its global manufacturing footprints with NOX US and NOX ASEAN, for better service in close proximity. All sites produce the same products at the same quality level.
NOX expanded into the USA with the opening of two manufacturing sites since 2015. in contrast to many companies that limit their domestic production to SPC, NOX US produces both flexible and rigid resilient flooring.
NOX Promise
NOX is a trusted partner for continued growth
Global flooring companies have chosen NOX as their partner for many years. With their deep trust and full support, NOX and its partners have seen unprecedented growth. That NOX is a reliable partner who can provide stable support is evident in the fact that NOX is one of the world’s largest LVT manufacturers with an annual production of approximately 50 million m2. Through constant innovation, NOX will continue to grow significantly and become the new standard across the flooring industry worldwide.
HISTORY
2021 ~
2024
Launch of LDW+ l Stile iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 – Won two categories Best of Surface Award in two consecutive years
2023
Best of Surface Award
2021
NOX ASEAN Establishment
2020 - 2011
2019
Expanded NOX US 1st Factory & established NOX US 2nd Factory Acquired Hunter Douglas Korea’s R&D & Production Facility and Established NOX Texterior
2018
Recipient of Shanghai DOMOTEX Asia "Contribution Award" Recipient of Exemplary Taxpayers Award
2017
Completed construction of Seoul Design Center Launch of SOLIDE+ (Hybrid Wood Flooring), NOX Digital Printing Tech (New Dimension in Floor Design), CERAMIT (Built-In-Grout Technology)
2016
6th NOX Factory – Shinho 2nd Factory
2015
Established NOX US (1st plant) in Fostoria, Ohio
2014
Industry’s first Embossed-In-Register production from continuous laminating line Factory Expansion – Godeok, Bongsan
2013
Launch of ‘EPT™(Eco-Pro-Tec)’ antimicrobial surface coating
2012
World’s first launch of Hybrid Carpet Flooring LOOM+
2010 - 2001
2010
5th NOX Factory - Deoksan Utilized environment-friendly calcium zinc stabilizer and DOTP for the first time in the industry
2009
First production of Non-Phthalate Formulation LVT
2008
First launch of Grande size Loose Lay LVT (36” X 36” ECOLAY+)
2005
World’s First Glueless Floating LVT Click (ECOCLICK+) and Loose Lay LVT (ECOLAY+)
Received Walmart's 'Green Rating' for factories
2004
4th NOX Factory - Enbo
2003
Launched the world’s first eco-friendly glueless LVT click flooring ‘ECOCLICK+’ and LooseLay LVT ‘ECOLAY+’
2001
3rd NOX Factory – Shinho 1st Factory
2000 - 1994
2000
World’s first NOX IVP (Integrated Vertical Production) system 2nd NOX Factory - Bongsan
1997
First launch of ‘EMT™(Eco-Multi-Tecture)’ Core LVT
1994
Established NOX Corporation and 1st NOX Factory - Godeok
Awards/Certifications
2024
iF Design Award 2024 Winner
2023
Received ‘Best of Surface 2023’ for sustainability/Disruption Received ‘World Class Product of Korea’ by MOTIE
2020
Received $200M Export Achievement Tower
2018
Received ‘Shanghai DOMOTEX Asia Contribution Award’
2015
Received ‘Innovation@DOMOTEX Hannover’ Received ‘IDEA 2015’
2014
Received ‘Red Dot Award 2014’ Received 'Good Design Award 2014’
2013
Received ‘NEOCON Silver Award’ Received $100M Export Achievement Tower
2012
Received ‘SURFACES Most Innovative Award’ Received ‘NEOCON Best Product Award’
2009
Received SEAL OF EXCELLENCE by the Korean Government
2008
Selected as ‘World Class Corporation' by KIAT
2007
Selected as ‘INNOBIZ company for technology award’ by Korean Government