I4F Honors HMTX CEO with 2020 Valuable Ideas Award

I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, announced the winner of its 2020 “Valuable Ideas Award” as Harlan Stone, CEO of HMTX Industries. I4F says Stone received the award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development of the global new materials product category during 2020.

Launched in 2019, I4F’s “Valuable Ideas Award” is an annual award that recognizes individuals making extraordinary contributions towards the continuous advancement and growth of the global flooring industry. To actively support this purpose, annual winners receive a donation of $50,000, to be used on research and development activities.

John Rietveldt, I4F’s CEO, said, “When it comes to disruptive innovation and thinking out of the box, Harlan Stone is an industry icon! We are extremely proud and honored to present Harlan with I4F’s 2020 Valuable Ideas Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development of the global new materials product category during 2020. Next generation technologies begin with an idea but it takes a vision, true grit, courage and endurance to make them a reality! Harlan is one of life’s unique individuals able to make a difference and to see projects through from start to a successful finish. On a personal note, I have absolutely no doubt, whatsoever, that Harlan will continue to inspire and generate incredible new, revolutionary products that will transform our great industry for many years to come!”