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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 partners with Finished Edge Technology; Launches Stair Tread technologies…

23 October 2025

i4F successfully obtains payment from Chuzhou Jingtian for unpaid royalties following Court ruling

Jul 8, 2024

i4F successfully obtains payment from Chuzhou Jingtian for unpaid royalties following Court ruling

i4F frees industry from “SPC” trademark stronghold

Jun 19, 2024

i4F frees industry from “SPC” trademark stronghold

i4F unveils new intuitive “HerringB/ONE” single panel drop-lock system

May 28, 2024

i4F unveils new intuitive “HerringB/ONE” single panel drop-lock system

i4F exhibiting at 2024 Domotex asia/ChinaFloor – Hall 7.2 Booth #C15

May 16, 2024

i4F exhibiting at 2024 Domotex asia/ChinaFloor – Hall 7.2 Booth #C15

i4F & Akgün launch clickable ceramic tiles

Apr 18, 2024

i4F & Akgün launch clickable ceramic tiles

GIMIG signs i4F CeraGrout® license agreement

Apr 11, 2024

GIMIG signs i4F CeraGrout® license agreement

Benchwick signs i4F digital printing license agreement

Apr 8, 2024

Benchwick signs i4F digital printing license agreement

i4F takes legal action against Vilox

Feb 26, 2024

i4F takes legal action against Vilox

European Patent and China Intellectual Property Offices grant two new Hymmen digital embossing patents

Feb 12, 2024

European Patent and China Intellectual Property Offices grant two new Hymmen digital embossing patents

Jufeng chooses i4F drop-lock and AquaProtect technologies as core differentiators to enter laminate flooring market

Jan 24, 2024

Jufeng chooses i4F drop-lock and AquaProtect technologies as core differentiators to enter laminate flooring market

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