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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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BBL signs two new i4F license agreements for CeraGrout® and…

26 January 2026

Kronospan integrates I4F technologies into several laminate program launches

Dec 6, 2018

Kronospan integrates I4F technologies into several laminate program launches

I4F Celebrates Five Years of Breakthrough Business

Dec 3, 2018

I4F Celebrates Five Years of Breakthrough Business

I4F files major infringement lawsuit in the United States against Carpet Express and Beauflor on luxury vinyl “Boardwalk” branded products

Nov 26, 2018

I4F files major infringement lawsuit in the United States against Carpet Express and Beauflor on luxury vinyl “Boardwalk” branded products

I4F shares its views on why the US tariffs on Chinese imports are triggering permanent change in the flooring industry

Nov 16, 2018

I4F shares its views on why the US tariffs on Chinese imports are triggering permanent change in the flooring industry

I4F updates market on positive developments for Halstead/Home Depot in the Välinge court case

Aug 16, 2018

I4F updates market on positive developments for Halstead/Home Depot in the Välinge court case

Kees Verhaaren leaves Unilin and joins I4F as Chief Financial Officer

Aug 1, 2018

Kees Verhaaren leaves Unilin and joins I4F as Chief Financial Officer

I4F Launches New WeChat Account

Jun 3, 2018

I4F Launches New WeChat Account

FloorDaily’s Kemp Harr and Harlan Stone, Group CEO with Halstead and Metroflor, discuss ongoing IP litigation and the US free trade debate

May 28, 2018

FloorDaily’s Kemp Harr and Harlan Stone, Group CEO with Halstead and Metroflor, discuss ongoing IP litigation and the US free trade debate

US District Court of Delaware rules Välinge’s Mannington Patents in the US are invalid, with immediate effect

May 10, 2018

US District Court of Delaware rules Välinge’s Mannington Patents in the US are invalid, with immediate effect

I4F appoints Matthieu Dekens as Chief Operating Officer

May 7, 2018

I4F appoints Matthieu Dekens as Chief Operating Officer

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