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Technologies overview

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
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Milat Floor signs i4F drop-lock license agreement for its new…

6 May 2025

I4F honors Harlan Stone, CEO of HMTX Industries with its 2020 “Valuable Ideas Award”

Jan 25, 2021

I4F honors Harlan Stone, CEO of HMTX Industries with its 2020 “Valuable Ideas Award”

I4F showcasing new innovations on virtual exhibition at TISE LIVE 2021

Jan 22, 2021

I4F showcasing new innovations on virtual exhibition at TISE LIVE 2021

An outside tiled floor made of brick

Jan 12, 2021

I4F and Hymmen enter into exclusive patent partnership for advanced digital printing technologies

I4F exhibiting at BAU 2021 ONLINE as a Gold Event Partner; unveiling new, highly advanced ‘Cluster Dome’ showcase

Jan 8, 2021

I4F exhibiting at BAU 2021 ONLINE as a Gold Event Partner; unveiling new, highly advanced ‘Cluster Dome’ showcase

Dec 14, 2020

I4F Tees-off new brand awareness campaign via golf sponsorship with rising star Koen Kouwenaar

Mattie de Koning joins I4F’s management team as Chief IP Officer

Sep 30, 2020

Mattie de Koning joins I4F’s management team as Chief IP Officer

I4F exhibiting, physically and virtually, at DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2020

Aug 18, 2020

I4F exhibiting, physically and virtually, at DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2020

I4F continues its rapid expansion in China; intensifies focus on Vietnam and South East Asia

Jul 29, 2020

I4F continues its rapid expansion in China; intensifies focus on Vietnam and South East Asia

I4F introduces new labelling system and offers additional protection worldwide for its licensees and their customers

Jun 24, 2020

I4F introduces new labelling system and offers additional protection worldwide for its licensees and their customers

CFL Flooring Signs License Agreement to use I4F’s Grout Technologies

May 19, 2020

CFL Flooring Signs License Agreement to use I4F’s Grout Technologies

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