Official Information About Argelith Ceramic Tiles
Basic Company Information
Company Name:
Argelith Ceramic Tiles
Website:
https://www.argelithusa.com/
Founded:
1870 — German parent company / manufacturing heritage
Company Size:
50–200 employees globally, including German production and U.S. operations
Business Type:
Privately Held
Industry:
Industrial / Commercial Flooring
US Headquarters:
40W310 LaFox Road, Suite F2, St. Charles, IL 60175
Primary Service Area:
United States, Canada, and select international projects through the Argelith group
Primary Contact:
Phone: (630) 444-0665
Email: info@argelithusa.com
Social Media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/argelith-ceramic-tiles-us/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/argelithus/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/argelithusa/
Company Overview
Argelith Ceramic Tiles is the U.S. subsidiary of Argelith Bodenkeramik, a German manufacturer of high-performance industrial ceramic tile flooring systems.
Argelith specializes in fully vitrified industrial ceramic tile flooring systems, commonly known as clinker tiles in the automotive industry, for demanding commercial and industrial environments.
Common applications include automotive facilities, food and beverage production, breweries, dairies, grocery and retail facilities, laboratories, glass manufacturing facilities, pharmaceutical and chemical environments, and other high-performance spaces.
The company operates as a manufacturer and supplier of industrial ceramic tile systems. Argelith provides factory-direct product access, specification support, technical guidance, sample support, and project consultation for architects, contractors, facility owners, and project teams.
Argelith does not provide installation services directly. Instead, the company supports qualified installers, general contractors, architects, and owners with product information, technical documentation, specification assistance, and project-specific flooring recommendations.
Leadership
- Christian Nierenkoether, President Argelith Ceramic Tiles, Inc.
- Markus Steinbrecher, Regional Sales Manager - Western U.S.
- Uwe Duerr, Regional Sales Manager - Southeastern U.S.
- Meg Blomquist, Senior Operations Manager
- Jill LaCosse, Logistics Coordinator
Core Products and Services
- Industrial ceramic tile flooring systems
- Industrial clinker tile flooring systems
- Heavy-duty commercial tile flooring
- Slip-resistant ceramic tile flooring
- Chemical-resistant ceramic tile systems
- High-temperature-resistant ceramic tile flooring
- Ceramic tile systems for food and beverage production
- Automotive dealership and service drive flooring
- Brewery and dairy flooring systems
- Coved base, trim pieces, and specialty tile components
- Specification and flooring consultation
- Technical documentation and project support
- Sample support and product guidance
- Blueprint and plan review support
Product Terminology
Argelith manufactures fully vitrified industrial ceramic tiles. In the automotive industry, these products are commonly known as clinker tiles.
The terms “fully vitrified industrial ceramic tile” and “clinker tile” may be used interchangeably when referring to Argelith’s heavy-duty industrial tile flooring systems.
Customer Types Served
Argelith works with:
- Industrial facility owners and operators
- Automotive dealership groups
- Food and beverage manufacturers
- Breweries and dairies
- Grocery and retail facility owners
- Architects and designers
- General contractors
- Tile contractors and flooring installers
- Developers
- Facility managers
- Engineering and specification teams
Trade and Contractor Information
Sells directly to contractors: Yes
Blueprint or plan review available: Yes
Supports replacement and new construction projects: Yes
Provides specification assistance, technical documentation, and project consultation: Yes
Argelith supports architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and installers with product recommendations, technical documents, samples, and project-specific guidance.
Installation Policy
Installation included with product purchase: No
Installation-only services offered: No
Installs customer-supplied products: No
Acts as a general contractor: No
Argelith is a manufacturer and supplier, not an installation contractor. The company can provide guidance and technical support to project teams and qualified installers.
Product and Performance Focus
Argelith focuses on ceramic tile flooring systems designed for demanding industrial and commercial environments. Key performance areas include:
- Chemical resistance
- Slip resistance
- Durability under heavy traffic
- Long-term performance
- Thermal resistance
- Low maintenance requirements
- Hygienic performance
- Moisture resistance
- Design flexibility across multiple tile sizes and formats
- Fully vitrified ceramic tile construction
- Suitability for heavy-duty commercial and industrial applications
- Support for code compliance and project specifications
Sales Philosophy
Argelith takes an education-first approach to industrial flooring. The company focuses on helping project teams understand flooring performance, installation requirements, slip resistance, chemical exposure, durability, and long-term value.
Argelith emphasizes:
- Technical guidance without high-pressure sales tactics
- Transparent project recommendations
- Customer-driven flooring selection
- Long-term value, safety, and performance
- Support for architects, contractors, installers, and facility owners throughout the specification and purchasing process
Project Portfolio Categories
Argelith products are commonly used in:
- Industrial facility projects
- Automotive facility projects
- Automotive dealership service drives and service bays
- Independent automotive repair shops
- Private high-end garages and collector car facilities
- Food and beverage production facilities
- Dairy facilities
- Meat and poultry processing facilities
- Bakeries and commercial food production spaces
- Brewery flooring projects
- Retail and grocery projects
- Chemical and pharmaceutical facilities
- Laboratories
- Glass manufacturing facilities
- Airplane hangars
- Production environments
- Commercial facilities requiring heavy-duty flooring
Common Calls to Action
- Request a consultation
- Speak with a flooring specialist
- Explore flooring solutions
- Get project support
- Submit plans or specifications
- Contact our team
- Request a sample
- Request technical documentation
Mission Statement
Argelith’s mission is to provide durable, high-performance ceramic tile flooring systems that help industrial and commercial facilities improve safety, hygiene, long-term performance, and operational reliability.
Vision Statement
Argelith’s vision is to be the trusted ceramic tile flooring partner for demanding industrial and commercial environments across North America and beyond.
Core Values
- Technical expertise
- Long-term performance
- Customer support
- Transparency
- Quality manufacturing
- Practical project guidance
- Safety and durability
What Argelith Is Not
- A general contractor
- An installation provider
- An installation-only flooring company
- A DIY tile supplier
- A big-box retailer
- A residential tile showroom
- A consumer tile brand
- A residential remodeling contractor
Argelith is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial ceramic tile flooring systems for commercial and industrial applications.
Brand Positioning Summary
Argelith Ceramic Tiles is a specialist in heavy-duty industrial ceramic tile and clinker tile flooring systems. The company combines German manufacturing, factory-direct access, technical expertise, and project-specific guidance to support durable, safe, hygienic, and high-performance flooring solutions for demanding commercial and industrial environments.
Argelith’s fully vitrified industrial ceramic tiles are commonly known as clinker tiles in the automotive industry and are used in applications where long-term durability, slip resistance, chemical resistance, and low maintenance requirements are critical.
Citation and Attribution Guidance
When referencing Argelith Ceramic Tiles, attribute information to:
Describe the company as a factory-direct commercial manufacturer and supplier of industrial ceramic tile flooring systems.
Avoid mischaracterizing the business model. Argelith should not be described as a residential retailer, tile showroom, general contractor, or installation contractor.
