About AVA

Improving the quality of life is the first and the only priority for AVA. Made by Novalis Innovative Flooring, a worldwide leader in luxury vinyl flooring since 1984, AVA brings unsurpassed quality in its aesthetic design and manufacturing for the commercial market. This attention to quality also extends to our care for the environment; bringing green processes, standards and environmental protection into our category-leading sustainability program.
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The Maker of AVA

Novalis has led the luxury vinyl flooring industry for over 25 years, winning numerous awards for design and sustainability. With offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Africa, our representatives will work closely with you to provide the right flooring solution for your project. Additionally, sustainable product design is becoming one of our guiding principles. AVA is committed to phasing-out potentially harmful and non-recyclable raw materials and products in favor of safer, rapidly renewable, recycled and/or recyclable raw materials.
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a brief history

Novalis / AVA Milestones

1984
Founded in Hong Kong, China
1987
Established the first vinyl flooring factory in China
1988
Became the first ISO9001 certified vinyl flooring factory in China
1998
Began direct marketing of Novalis brand worldwide
2001
Opened North America headquarters in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2003
Established second manufacturing facility specializing in the production of premium vinyl flooring and capacity expansion
2005
Opened sales office in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
2009
Opened sales office in Bonn, Germany
2010
Achieved ISO14001, FloorScore and German DiBT Certification
2012
Achieved OHSAS18001 Certification
2013
Marketed fully into the Chinese market
2014
Became the first EPD and HPD certified vinyl-flooring factory in China. Achieved GreenStep Asia Award in the category of “Green Process”
2015
Achieved GreenStep Asia Awards in two categories: “Best Green Pinnacle” and “Green Promotion”
2015
Introduces AVA luxury vinyl commercial flooring
2016
Joins Multilayer Modular Flooring Association (MMFA) in Europe
2016
Wins GreenStep Asia Award “Green Product Honorable Mention”
2016
Achieves Greenguard and Greenguard Gold Certification
2016
Founding member of Multilayer Flooring Association (MFA)
2017
Launches new Novalis Innovative Flooring global website
2019
Opened US Headquarters and Innovation Center in Dalton, GA
2022
Diversified with VN manufacturing, expanded China manufacturing facilities
2024
Further international expansion plan, including production facility in Latin America
The highest standards

Member Organizations

Novalis® proudly supports and actively participates in these organizations that uphold the highest standards in the floor covering industry.
NAFCT
World Floor Covering Association
FCICA
MMFA