![]() ![]() LVT is synonymous with high-performance and durable flooring for both residential and commercial applications, and HMTX aims to prove that greener chemistry does not have to come at the cost of product performance. 2020 HMTX certifies its rigid core platform with the newly established Assure Certification programĪlongside efforts to manufacture the most environmentally friendly LVT in the market, the timeline demonstrates HMTX’s commitment to sustainability in both its products and processes.2020 HMTX Industries embarks on a carbon footprinting journey, the first step in an effort to produce carbon-neutral LVT.2020 HMTX Industries, parent company of HMTX, achieves the JUST label for its entire U.S.2019 HMTX removes all Styrofoam from product packaging.2019 HMTX eliminates zinc pyrithione, a biocide/mildewcide, and replaces it with a more environmentally friendly alternative.2019 HMTX launches Transparency: Beyond Ingredients to better inform the consumer.2018 HMTX Industries achieves the JUST label for its primary China factories.2013 HMTX eliminates the use of phthalates as intentionally added plasticizers in its LVT.The timeline below includes some of the pivotal actions by HTMX that have helped to push the LVT industry forward. Pushing the Industry Forward for Nearly a Decade This latter program ensures that rigid core flooring products are manufactured to the highest standards and meet all requirements for indoor air quality, performance, and safety. HMTX has been at the forefront of the creation of the Vinyl Sustainability Council and was fundamental in the creation of the Assure Certified ™ program for rigid core flooring. As such, they are committed to engaging the broader supply chain along with other manufacturers in the LVT industry. HMTX is proud of its contributions to a more sustainable future for all, but they also understand that this cannot be done alone. Applying quantitative JUST criteria has allowed HMTX to objectively see its strengths as well as identify opportunities for improvement. ![]() More recently in the U.S., HMTX Industries earned a JUST label for all of its facilities, including those located in Connecticut, Georgia, and Wisconsin. The JUST program gauges a company’s performance in a wide range of metrics, including diversity and inclusion, equity, employee benefits, and stewardship. This is a first for any company in China (and all of Asia). Recently, the company’s two primary factories achieved the JUST SM social justice label. HMTX believes that sustainability requires leadership, raising industry standards for chemical safety, social justice and environmental responsibility.Įmbracing Change from Sustainability to Social Justice Sustainability, however goes beyond transparency and chemical management. Together with The Home Depot, HMTX is committed to providing consumers with the information they need to make the best choice for their needs. ![]() We are proud to be the first in big box retail to produce a detailed transparency document titled “ Transparency: Beyond Ingredients” for all the Lifeproof branded LVT flooring. HMTX has taken a leadership stance in the area of LVT product transparency. Taking Steps Towards Greater Product Transparency The commitment to phthalate-free LVT products by The Home Depot and HMTX was a catalyst for change throughout the industry, raising the bar for other companies to make safer LVT for consumers’ homes. When The Home Depot decided to eliminate phthalates from its LVT portfolio, HMTX joined them in leading the change. The future starts with all of us, at this moment. The team at HMTX is answering the need to invest in a restorative ecosystem, and we are doing our part to educate, motivate and encourage others to do the same. ![]() The Home Depot’s sustainability goals are integral to HMTX’s journey to provide a more sustainable LVT and, in turn, provide a greater societal benefit. The Home Depot and HMTX, Sharing Sustainability Goals As such, Lifeproof vinyl flooring is manufactured in strict accordance with the specifications of The Home Depot. As a global supplier of LVT, HMTX manufacturers vinyl products for a variety of brands according to the specifications of each. The Home Depot’s brand of Lifeproof vinyl flooring is manufactured in partnership with HMTX Industries. In recent years the popularity of LVT has exploded, making it the go-to choice for flooring. Vinyl flooring is known for its great looks, easy maintenance and durability. ![]()
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