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Drop-lock technologies
The world’s easiest and best flooring installation systems

Digital printing technologies
Digital printing delivers results so real you can't tell the difference

Surface finishing technologies
Imitate the beauty of ceramics or switch out gloss for a sophisticated matt finish

Wall & ceiling technologies
Enter new markets with our 3D wall, flat wall and ceiling installation systems

Board composition technologies
Game changing materials designed for real life needs

Process technologies
Helping licensees achieve sustainability and cost management goals.

Outdoor technologies
i4F extends the inside, out and makes outdoor spaces places like never before

Stair Tread Technologies
A patented step covering technology for easier than ever to install stair cladding and renovations.
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i4F introduces AI-powered digital showcase at 2026 DOMOTEX Hannover and…

12 January 2026

i4F introduces AI-powered digital showcase at 2026 DOMOTEX Hannover and SURFACES

Jan 12, 2026

i4F introduces AI-powered digital showcase at 2026 DOMOTEX Hannover and SURFACES

Season’s Greetings from i4F

Dec 17, 2025

Season’s Greetings from i4F

i4F acquires Beaulieu International Group’s rigid-core/LVT patent portfolio

Dec 4, 2025

i4F acquires Beaulieu International Group’s rigid-core/LVT patent portfolio

i4F appoints Edith Hermans as Chief Technology Officer

Nov 4, 2025

i4F appoints Edith Hermans as Chief Technology Officer

i4F partners with Finished Edge Technology; Launches Stair Tread technologies in the United States

Oct 23, 2025

i4F partners with Finished Edge Technology; Launches Stair Tread technologies in the United States

i4F increases its Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) Educational Partnership to Gold-Level; continues support as lifelong Exhibitor of Synergy Convention

Sep 4, 2025

i4F increases its Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) Educational Partnership to Gold-Level; continues support as lifelong Exhibitor of Synergy Convention

i4F announces technology partnership with VICstairs for StepVue, a uniquely bendable one-piece, seamless stair nose technology

Aug 26, 2025

i4F announces technology partnership with VICstairs for StepVue, a uniquely bendable one-piece, seamless stair nose technology

i4F digital printing portfolio strengthened with 6 new Hymmen patents granted in Europe, USA, China, and South Korea

Aug 19, 2025

i4F digital printing portfolio strengthened with 6 new Hymmen patents granted in Europe, USA, China, and South Korea

i4F becomes Diamond Sponsor of 2025 Global DIY Summit – event’s highest status level

May 28, 2025

i4F becomes Diamond Sponsor of 2025 Global DIY Summit – event’s highest status level

i4F showcasing breakthrough innovations at Domotex asia/CHINAFLOOR – Hall 7.2, Booth C15

May 13, 2025

i4F showcasing breakthrough innovations at Domotex asia/CHINAFLOOR – Hall 7.2, Booth C15

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