NOX Corporation: EPD coverage across LVT lines
If you sell resilient floors into projects that score every kilogram of carbon, an EPD can be the ticket to the shortlist. Here is how NOX Corporation stacks up, where its portfolio shines, and where a missing declaration might quietly cost a spec in healthcare, education, workplace, or retail.
Who NOX is and what they make
NOX is a pure play in resilient flooring. Their focus is Luxury Vinyl Tile and its close cousins, spanning glue‑down dryback LVT, loose‑lay tiles and planks, click‑fit formats, rigid core sheet and plank, and a woven‑textile LVT hybrid branded LOOM+. It is a manufacturing‑first company with U.S. operations and a deep OEM footprint.
How broad is the range
The catalog stretches across many collections with extensive colorways and wear layers, which in practice means dozens to hundreds of SKUs depending on how you count variants. NOX also advertises more than 6,000 in‑house designs, a signal that specifiers can usually find the exact wood or stone visual they want (NOX Global, 2025](https://noxglobal.com/)).
EPD coverage at a glance
Based on public program listings and manufacturer resources as of November 21, 2025, NOX shows product EPDs for select flagship lines in North America. These include LOOM+ and LVS+ under resilient flooring, published through a recognized program operator, with validity that still covers current bid cycles. Coverage appears partial across the wider catalog, not wall‑to‑wall.
Likely gaps worth closing fast
Click LVT is a workhorse in education and workplace refreshes because it installs quickly and avoids mess. We could not locate a current product EPD for NOX ECOCLICK+ in U.S. directories as of today. If this high‑volume format lacks an EPD, it becomes harder to win in projects where EPDs are required or strongly preferred, since teams must default to conservative carbon assumptions that penalize selection without a declaration.
What competitors put on the table
Several direct alternatives carry active LVT EPDs. Mannington Commercial lists an LVT EPD in the International EPD System valid until April 18, 2030, a long runway for specifications (EPD International, 2025](https://environdec.com/library/epd20023)). Tarkett’s LVT lines also have current EPDs registered in the same library with validity into 2028, which routinely satisfies owner and AEC submittal needs (EPD International, 2023](https://www.environdec.com/library/epd9933)). Shaw Contract maintains an EPD hub where many of its resilient products can be filtered by declaration. These documents make swapping easy when schedules are tight and compliance is non‑negotiable.
Where NOX wins today
- Loose‑lay and non‑adhesive options like ECOLAY+ and acoustic variants simplify occupied remodels. That alone can tilt a spec when downtime is the villain.
- The breadth of visuals and sizes means value‑engineering rarely forces a different look.
- A sustainability narrative built around recycled and bio‑circular inputs resonates with corporate fit‑outs that publish climate reports. If paired with robust EPD coverage, that story converts into spec wins rather than just good PR.
The commercial math
On projects that mandate EPDs, not having one for the exact product model often pushes buyers to competitors that do. That does not mean the product is worse, it just means the paperwork makes the choice safer and faster. One mid‑sized education wing or outpatient clinic can repay the effort several times over, because you avoid late‑stage substitution and dont fight only on price.
A practical EPD playbook for NOX’s team
- Prioritize by volume and risk. Start with click LVT and top loose‑lay sellers that most often appear in healthcare and education submittals.
- Harmonize PCRs. Use the common flooring Part B reference so your numbers line up with how specifiers compare LVT, and time work to PCR revision dates to avoid near‑term rework.
- Publish where your customers search. SCS and the International EPD System are both familiar to U.S. AEC teams. Cross‑listing improves findability.
- Keep SKUs grouped wisely. Where formulations are identical, a family EPD can cover multiple wear layers and sizes, reducing maintenance overhead while staying accurate.
Who NOX typically faces in bids
Mannington Commercial for diversified LVT across corporate and healthcare. Tarkett for education and public buildings. Shaw Contract and Mohawk Group in workplace and hospitality. Interface and Gerflor appear in select segments where design depth or performance extras are decisive. All of these have active EPD pathways for their resilient lines, which sets the expectation in submittals.
Where to learn more
NOX outlines its sustainability positions and material choices on its site, including circular IVP and recycled inputs. If you are weighing an EPD roadmap, it is a useful primer to align messaging with measurable declarations (NOX Sustainability, 2025).
Bottom line for specification
NOX has the product breadth and installation formats to compete anywhere. To convert that strength into more wins on EPD‑required projects, close the gaps on click LVT and any high‑runner collections still without product‑specific EPDs. Competitors already meet the paperwork bar, and owners notice when the declaration is ready to download rather than promised “soon.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Does NOX publish Environmental Product Declarations for its resilient flooring in North America?
Yes, for select lines. Publicly available listings show product EPDs for specific NOX resilient collections, while other popular formats appear to remain uncovered. If a target SKU lacks an EPD, specifiers may default to competitors that have one to meet documentation requirements.
Which NOX products should be next in line for EPD coverage to protect specs?
Click LVT used in quick‑turn renovations and top loose‑lay sellers. These formats drive many healthcare, education, and workplace projects. Covering them lowers substitution risk when EPDs are mandatory.
Which competitors commonly provide LVT EPDs today?
Mannington Commercial and Tarkett both list active LVT EPDs in the International EPD System that extend through current planning cycles (EPD International, 2025; 2023). Shaw Contract also maintains EPDs across many resilient families.
How many SKUs does NOX offer?
The portfolio spans many collections and variants, practically landing in the dozens to hundreds of SKUs depending on how you count sizes and wear layers. NOX also reports 6,000+ in‑house designs that feed those SKUs (NOX Global, 2025).
About the Author
John brings a clear, research-driven perspective on the EPD, LCA and HPD space and keeps a close pulse on environmental trends and standards in North America, helping clients understand where the industry is heading and how to get there.
