Windmoeller Inc., creators of ecuran-based bio-polyurethane, is celebrating 10 years of success in the US market. Over the past decade, millions of square feet of its durable, sustainable, and high-performing flooring have been installed in some of the most demanding commercial environments, including healthcare facilities, schools, large retailers, hotels, and restaurants.
Windmoeller Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Windmöeller GmbH, the flooring designer and manufacturer with headquarters in Augustdorf, Germany. Founded in 1948, Windmöeller is a family-owned business with multiple manufacturing locations producing innovative resilient flooring solutions.
“We are proud to have become a trusted source for some of the most recognized architects, designers, brands and building professionals across the US,” said Todd Jones, VP of Windmoeller Inc. “Our commitment to performance, sustainability, and adaptive design has been instrumental in our success.”
With a rich 75-year history rooted in German engineering, Windmoeller said it aims to set the standard in flooring innovation and environmental responsibility.
Windmoeller’s revolutionary ecuran material is made using plant-based oils and naturally occurring mineral components. Beyond the sustainable ingredients, Windmoeller’s flooring products that meet ASTM F3403 or F3404 polyurethane specification standards offer many advantages over vinyl flooring. They are five times more durable than most PVC-based products and surpass the standard castor test requirement for commercial flooring by more than twenty-five times.
Resilient flooring collections made with bio-based polyurethane earn the most respected sustainability certifications including Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver, FloorScore and GreenGuard Gold certified, as well as Third Party Verified Declare LBC compliant. Since its US introduction in 2014, Windmoeller's flooring has received numerous industry awards including Healthcare Symposium Distinction Awards, Green GOOD DESIGN Award, ADEX Award, Red Dot award, and the USGBC's Best of Building Awards.
“Our customers are increasingly looking for resilient flooring options with design flexibility that perform as well as traditional PVC,” said Tim Cole, director of sustainability and technical services. “Our products are the perfect answer to this demand. They are not only durable and sustainable, but also look great and are easy to clean.”
Windmoeller's commitment to transparency and sustainability is evident not only in its materials but also in its production methods. The company's facilities, powered by self-generated green electricity and process heat, reflect a dedication to minimizing carbon footprint without resorting to carbon offsetting.
A testament to health, longevity and performance is the installation at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Fetal Care Center in Coral Terrace, Florida that opened in 2019. The specialized birthing unit is one of only a few in the entire country that serves mothers expecting to deliver babies with severe pre-diagnosed health issues such as heart defects, neurological conditions, craniofacial anomalies, and other conditions that require immediate pediatric care once they are born. The hospital opted for Windmoller’s PURLINE collection in Pacific Oak with the White Stars pattern for its five labor and delivery rooms, five antepartum rooms, and two operating rooms.
As Windmoeller Inc. enters its next decade in the U.S., it remains dedicated to advancing the flooring industry with the most beautiful, durable, sustainable, and innovative solutions to arrive at a future where flooring contributes positively to both human and environmental health.
