Kingdom signs new i4F Stair Tread Technologies license agreement

• Fourth i4F technology adopted by Kingdom

• Production to begin at Kingdom’s China facility in March 2026

Hall 20, B20, DOMOTEX HANNOVER, GERMANY – i4F®, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the global flooring industry, today announced that Zhejiang Kingdom New Material Group Co., Ltd.  (Kingdom) has signed a new i4F license agreement for its Stair Tread technologies. The agreement marks the fourth i4F technology adopted by Kingdom, which also produces collections featuring i4F drop-lock, wall and ceiling as well as CeraGrout technologies.

Founded in 1992, Kingdom is a leading manufacturer and exporter of vinyl flooring, with an annual production capacity of approximately 45 million square meters. Production of collections enhanced with i4F Stair Tread Technologies will begin at Kingdom’s manufacturing facility in Tongxiang, Zhejiang, China, in the first quarter of 2026, starting with SPC, followed by WPC.

i4F Stair Tread technologies address one of the flooring industry’s key challenges by enabling stairs to seamlessly match the floor using the same material, décor, texture and height. This creates consistent floor-to-stair integration across SPC, LVT, WPC, laminate and wood, including top steps and landings. Two construction approaches are available to suit different stair configurations: L-shaped and U-shaped systems. Water-resistant and engineered for safety, performance and speed, the Stair Tread solutions are suitable for residential, commercial and hospitality applications. As no structural stair modifications are required, installation is quick and straightforward ensuring a continuous and visually coherent design from floor to stair.

Davord Dai, Founder & CEO of Kingdom, commented, “Perfectly matching stairs are no longer optional! i4F’s Stair Tread technologies provide the solution we have been waiting for as customers increasingly expect fully coordinated interior floor to stair collections. Our collaboration with i4F goes back many years and is built on absolute trust. We strongly believe in their technologies and ability to innovate in line with market needs. Adding i4F Stair Tread technologies to our portfolio strengthens our offering and supports our ambition to deliver complete, seamless solutions with strong growth potential.”

i4F’s CEO, John Rietveldt, adds, “Kingdom is a highly valued partner that clearly understands where the market is heading. By adopting our Stair Tread technologies, Kingdom is at the forefront of a significant opportunity, enabling collections to be completed with perfectly matching stairs.  This offering is compelling for retailers, straightforward for professionals and attractive for consumers.”