H.J. Martin and Son, Green Bay, expanded with a strategic partnership and acquistions that expand its services in Madison, LaCrosse and Minnesota.
H.J. Martin and Son has partnered with Hughes Flooring of Verona to form Hughes Martin Group, LLC (closing Nov. 1). This new entity expands commercial flooring capabilities in the Madison and surrounding area. Hughes Flooring, founded in 1978, is a second-generation company led by Jason Hughes. It employs more than 20 team members and brings decades of experience across education, healthcare, hospitality, and public-sector projects.
“This partnership brings together two respected names in our industry,” said Jason Hughes of Hughes Flooring. “Together, as Hughes Martin Group, we can offer a broader range of products and services, while maintaining the same values and personal relationships that our customers have always known us for.”
David Martin of H.J. Martin and Son said, “The Madison market has been important to us for a long time, and we look forward to supporting and servicing this area with more of a presence.”
H.J. Martin and Son expanded operations into the La Crosse region through the acquisition of Tri-State Carpets’ assets and its Southwest Wisconsin based crews. H.J. Martin and Son will work together with Steve Wohlwend of Tri-State, to help transition their current customer base. The company welcomes Field Project Manager Bob Von Ruden, along with his dedicated installation team. Operations will be supported by an 11,300- square-foot office and warehouse facility in West Salem. The expansion grows H.J. Martin and Son’s market share in western Wisconsin while maintaining continuity with its Green Bay-based crews.
“We’ve built strong relationships in this area over the years, and joining H.J. Martin and Son ensures that our customers will continue to receive the same level of quality and responsiveness they’ve come to expect,” said Bob Von Ruden. “We’re proud to be part of a company that values its people and stands behind its work.”
H.J. Martin and Son and Resilient Flooring, Inc. have formed a strategic relationship through their joint ownership of Resilient Martin Group, LLC. Resilient Martin Group purchased the business of Resilient Flooring, which was founded in 2020 by Sophia and Steve Schlagheck. The parties intend for the business operated by Resilient Martin Group to be a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and operating from its main business location in Rogers, Minnesota.
Resilient Flooring will complete any ongoing customer jobs, and any new jobs will be operated by Resilient Martin Group.
“From day one, we’ve believed in building something bigger than ourselves—creating opportunities for our team and setting a standard for quality and integrity,” said Sophia Schlagheck, of Resilient Flooring. “The relationship with H.J. Martin and Son allows us to continue that mission while expanding what’s possible for our customers and employees.”
According to Floor Covering Weekly’s Top Retail List, H.J. Martin and Son is Wisconsin’s largest flooring contractor and these partnerships will only help strengthen its position.
