Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your ESD Flooring Specialists Since 1946
Founded in 1946, VPI Corporation has been a pioneer in static control flooring technology for over 75 years. As the inventor of the first static-dissipative flooring system, we set the industry standard for performance and reliability. Our comprehensive product portfolio includes ESD flooring, premium resilient tile, wall base, stairwell management systems, and accessories designed for healthcare, electronics, education, and general commercial applications. We maintain a commitment to environmental responsibility, producing low-VOC materials that contribute to LEED-certified projects. Our products undergo rigorous testing to ensure guaranteed long-term performance, supported by an industry-leading lifetime warranty. With a global distribution network and a workforce averaging over 20 years of tenure, we combine technical expertise with personalized service to meet our clients' evolving needs.Our continuous innovation in flooring technology ensures compliance with evolving safety standards while maintaining aesthetic versatility for modern spaces. Through strategic acquisitions and operational modernization, we have maintained our position as a market leader across multiple industries. Our corporate philosophy emphasizes quality assurance through preventive measures rather than corrective actions, as reflected in our comprehensive quality management systems. This approach has earned us recognition as Wisconsin's Small Business of the Year and multiple manufacturing excellence awards. Today, we remain focused on advancing flooring solutions that balance technical performance with environmental stewardship.
Services
ESD Flooring
Wall Base
Stairwell Management
Rubber Flooring
Flooring Accessories
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- Invented static control flooring technology in 1949
- Lifetime warranty on ESD performance guarantees
- Zero detectable VOC emissions in manufacturing process
- Developed LEED-qualifying flooring systems for sustainable construction
- Worldwide distribution network with localized support
Services
ESD Flooring
Our ESD flooring systems prevent static electricity buildup in sensitive environments. Designed for hospital operating rooms and electronics manufacturing facilities, these tiles maintain consistent conductivity while meeting strict safety requirements. The patented Statmate formula ensures permanent static dissipation without surface treatments that wear off over time.
Wall Base
Available in vinyl and rubber materials with over 70 standard colors, our wall base solutions combine functionality with aesthetics. The ribbed back design ensures secure adhesion while accommodating various installation requirements. Specialized options include metallic finishes and renovation-specific profiles that reduce project timelines.
Stairwell Management
Smart Step systems provide heavy-duty stair solutions for commercial buildings. Rubber and vinyl treads with multiple nosing options ensure slip resistance while coordinating with main flooring systems. The comprehensive system includes landing tiles and transition pieces that create unified safety-focused stairway designs.
Rubber Flooring
Durable rubber flooring options withstand high-traffic areas while maintaining static control properties. Available in various thicknesses and textures, these products combine safety features with aesthetic flexibility. The materials maintain integrity in demanding environments requiring frequent cleaning and maintenance.
Flooring Accessories
Comprehensive accessory systems ensure complete flooring installations. Transition moldings, reducers, and stair nosings in 16 colors coordinate with main flooring products while addressing functional requirements. Metal and rubber transition systems provide specialized solutions for commercial environments.
Questions
What makes VPI's ESD flooring different from competitors?
Our proprietary Statmate formula provides permanent static dissipation without surface treatments that wear off over time. Independent testing confirms our 75-year performance guarantee.
Do VPI products meet environmental standards?
Our manufacturing process emits zero detectable VOCs and contributes to LEED certification requirements. Products are designed for decades of service life to minimize environmental impact.
Can VPI handle large-scale commercial installations?
With global distribution and comprehensive product systems, we support multi-site projects with standardized quality and coordinated logistics solutions.
What warranty options are available?
We offer the industry's longest warranty covering static control performance, material defects, and product longevity under normal commercial use conditions.
How do I get product samples?
Visit our website to request samples through the distributor search tool or contact our Sheboygan headquarters directly for custom sample kit arrangements.
