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

• i4F named as one of only seven Diamond sponsors, earns prominent visibility with global DIY leaders

• Live demos at Booth B7 feature intuitive one-panel HerringB/ONE drop-lock installation

• DIY-friendly floating floor drop-lock system for real ceramic tiles; CeraGrout for SPC also featured

• New recyclable PET & PP core compositions and outdoor decking clip system unveiled

TURNHOUT, BELGIUM – i4F®, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, today announced its participation as one of only seven Diamond Sponsors – the highest status level – at the 2025 Global DIY-Summit, taking place in Lisbon, Portugal from June 11-13. This prestigious position offers i4F prominent visibility and direct engagement with senior leaders from the world’s largest DIY and home improvement retailers. At Booth B7, i4F will present live demonstrations of its latest technologies, including user-friendly drop-lock floor installation systems and clip systems for outdoor decking.  At the same time, its new recyclable PET and PP core compositions, i4F CeraGrout – a ceramic-imitation SPC innovation, and i4F Ceramic Click, a breakthrough floating floor installation system for real ceramic tiles will be on show.   All are immediately available from i4F licensed manufacturers.

The Global DIY-Summit is the world’s leading event for home improvement retailers and manufacturers, providing an unmatched platform for networking, collaboration, and future-focused dialogue. As a Diamond Sponsor, i4F will be front and center at this prestigious gathering of top executives and decision-makers from the global DIY industry.

i4F’s latest technologies cover drop-lock installation on all materials including vinyl, laminate and wood, as well as real ceramics via i4F Ceramic Click, a patented system delivering all the benefits of a floating floor, installation system with the beauty of real ceramic tiles.  Responding to the need for more eco-friendly alternatives, i4F’s latest PET and PP core technologies offer lightweight, durable, and recyclable solutions for more sustainable resilient flooring.

Visitors to Booth B7 can see live demos of i4F’s HerringB/ONE drop-lock system – a one-panel solution that eliminates the need for separate A and B panels, simplifying herringbone installation for both professional installers and DIYers as well as easing stock management for retailers. i4F is also showcasing its CeraGrout technology, which offers a highly realistic ceramic look with integrated grout lines offering easy installation, maintenance, and durability. Other innovations include a newly launched outdoor decking clip system featuring 100% accessibility, an invisible profile, and compatibility with wooden joists.

John Rietveldt, CEO of i4F, says, “We are proud to support the 2025 Global DIY-Summit as a Diamond sponsor. This reflects our commitment to the global DIY community by providing accessible, high-quality, easy-to-install, and sustainable technologies for indoor and outdoor spaces across all materials. The summit offers a strategic opportunity to connect with global retail decision-makers, build partnerships, and expand our visibility in key markets. Our focus remains on delivering practical, innovative technologies that empower all end-users—today and in the future.”