Altro Joins the Vinyl Sustainability Council
Washington, D.C., January 8, 2026 –The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), a self-funded business council advancing sustainability in the vinyl industry, is proud to announce Altro as its newest member. Altro is an international manufacturer of high-quality flooring and wall cladding solutions headquartered in Letchworth, United Kingdom. Altro has 130 employees in the Americas and over 600 worldwide, with operating locations in Wilmington, Massachusetts, Santa Fe Springs, California, and Mississauga, Ontario.
“We are excited to welcome Altro into the VSC,” said Jay Thomas, Executive Director of the VSC. “Their international presence, expertise in flooring and wall cladding, and commitment to sustainable manufacturing will be a valuable asset as we work together to advance sustainability initiatives throughout the vinyl industry.”
“We are excited to work with our industry-leading peers to solve environmental issues, improve recycling, and improve the worldwide perception of sustainably manufactured vinyl,” said Richard Finnegan, Head of Sustainability–Americas, at Altro.
About the Vinyl Sustainability Council
The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), founded in 2016 in partnership with the Vinyl Institute, is a collaborative platform for companies, organizations, and other industry stakeholders to come together to advance the U.S. vinyl industry’s contribution to sustainable development. Through its +Vantage Vinyl® verification program, the VSC aims to drive continuous improvement across all three aspects of sustainability – environmental, social, and economic performance. For more information, please visit https://vantagevinyl.com.
About Altro
Family-owned and operated since 1919, Altro is a world-leading manufacturer and innovator in commercial floors and walls. Altro works with architects, designers, contractors, and end users in healthcare, education, food service, and other sectors, and from safety to aesthetics, uses its expertise to help them transform everyday spaces into thriving environments. Designed for possibilities. Made for people. For more information, please visit https://www.altro.com/us.