TURNHOUT – Soudal has acquired the French company Tramico, market leader in precompressed foam tapes for the construction sector, with headquarters and production facility in Gournay-en-Bray. The business will continue to expand its production and market leading sales activities in precompressed tapes and noise insulation in France.

• Agreement includes all relevant patents covering direct-on-board digital printing and digital embossing technologies
• Licensees of i4F’s Digital Printing Technologies cluster, which includes, patents of i4F, Hymmen, Classen and Kronospan, will now be free to operate under Unilin, Barberán and Zeetree patents

Brussels, 31 January 2023 – MMFA, the Multilayer Modular Flooring Association, is delighted to announce that Decora S.A. has joined the association as an ordinary member.

• CFL chooses i4F wall system for its ‘Vertical Solutions’ range
• Patented i4F wall system suitable for all materials
• Flexible click system for wall panels works with screws, nails or glue
• Eliminates screw obstructions

Sustainable management is a significant component of the EGGER Group's corporate behaviour. The company has aspired to act sustainably since its founding. A key requirement is the continuous improvement of its own sustainability management. EGGER therefore has itself assessed regularly by external institutions. Most recently, EGGER was able to achieve two awards in sustainability ratings: Prime status in the ISS ESG Corporate Rating and the EcoVadis silver medal.

Adairsville, GA 27th January 2023 – After being the first company to launch water-resistant laminate in 2013, CFL does it again with the revolutionary launch of AtroGuard Q, the only truly quiet laminate ever made. This revolutionary patent pending product can be experienced firsthand at CFL’s Booth 3225 at this year’s International Surfaces Fair.

• Showcasing new process technologies:
o i4F AquaProtect for water swell-resistant laminate
o i4F Be-Lite® for sustainable SPC production
• Presenting Click4U PRO® and rebranding of grout technology
• i4F’s easy wall installation system demonstrated on booth

Water swell-resistant impregnation technology for laminate

aqua protect

Only from i4F

SHANGHAI. China announced recently a nationwide loosening of COVID19 restrictions. The announcement comes as a positive sign on the future of the exhibition industry and was met with enthusiasm both by organizers and participants. The main new loosened up measures, involve less testing, no extensive lockdowns, and no quarantine in centralized centers for patients with mild symptoms. The relaxation of rules constitutes the most sweeping changes since the pandemic started three years ago, clearly marking a return to normality in the very near future in China.

The Austrian family business was pleased to take part in Domotex in Hanover and present its innovations for 2023 to existing and potential customers in person. In addition to the functional design acoustic panels, the company presented an innovative fastening system as well as its new, state-of-the-art digital printing system.

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Meeting every one of you was fantastic. We very much appreciate you taking the time to visit our stand, for sharing your positive feedback and for the strong interest you showed in both our technologies and our growing product offer.

Jim will lead the strategic direction across a diverse portfolio, including Coil and Extrusion Coatings, Packaging Coatings, Wood Finishes and Wood Adhesives.

He joined AkzoNobel in 1990 as a development chemist in our Protective Coatings business. During his 32 years with the company, Jim has held various positions, including roles within product management and marketing. From 2000, he worked internationally as a General Manager and Commercial Director based in China, Africa and the UAE. Most recently, he was responsible for leading the Metal Coatings business in EMEA as Regional Commercial Director.

• i4F located in Hall 23, Stand B15
• i4F Be-Lite presented at THE GREEN COLLECTION area - Hall 23, Stand A80

The premium rigid core collection released from Välinge Flooring earlier this year certainly is a real gamechanger. It’s getting a lot of attention in the industry and was recently awarded at FCNews’ “FCNnovation awards 2022” for its innovative features.