Founded in 1972, Lonseal designs and manufactures resilient flooring and vertical surfacing products. It serves the health care, retail, hospitality and recreational industries, as well as the educational and commercial sectors throughout the United States. The company is affiliated with the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, U.S. Green Building Council, The Vinyl Institute, AEC Daily Corporation and International Interior Design Association. Lonseal utilizes a variety of woods, such as oak, burgundy and amber. Its clients include the Culinary Institute of Charleston and Hoag Hospital. The company has achieved JIS Q 9001:2004 certification. Lonseal conducts the GreenVinyl program, which focuses on issues related to environmental positioning. The company is a member of the California Collaborative for High Performance Schools