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

4 December 2025

I4F signs patent partnership agreement with KingdomFlooring for new polymer core floor panels with grout feature for aesthetic joints

May 27, 2019

I4F signs patent partnership agreement with KingdomFlooring for new polymer core floor panels with grout feature for aesthetic joints

I4F files major infringement lawsuit in the United States against Mohawk

May 21, 2019

I4F files major infringement lawsuit in the United States against Mohawk

I4F comments on Mohawk/Unilin instigated ITC investigation

May 17, 2019

I4F comments on Mohawk/Unilin instigated ITC investigation

Halstead, Home Depot and Välinge settle pending US litigation out of court

May 6, 2019

Halstead, Home Depot and Välinge settle pending US litigation out of court

I4F responds to Unilin’s attack on Chinese manufacturers and US consumers; calls action improper behavior going against freedom of choice

Mar 26, 2019

I4F responds to Unilin’s attack on Chinese manufacturers and US consumers; calls action improper behavior going against freedom of choice

I4F signs patent partnership agreement with CFL Flooring for breakthrough magnesium (MgO), wood veneer flooring board

Mar 25, 2019

I4F signs patent partnership agreement with CFL Flooring for breakthrough magnesium (MgO), wood veneer flooring board

I4F augments licensee protection with new labelling system and start of audit program

Mar 21, 2019

I4F augments licensee protection with new labelling system and start of audit program

I4F exhibiting on booth D30 in Hall N3 at DOMOTEXasia/CHINAFLOOR 2019

Mar 18, 2019

I4F exhibiting on booth D30 in Hall N3 at DOMOTEXasia/CHINAFLOOR 2019

I4F files major infringement lawsuit in the United States against Wellmade Performance Flooring and Costco on Golden Arowana® branded products

Mar 1, 2019

I4F files major infringement lawsuit in the United States against Wellmade Performance Flooring and Costco on Golden Arowana® branded products

John Rietveldt’s interview in Floor Covering News

Feb 4, 2019

John Rietveldt’s interview in Floor Covering News

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