Darko Pervan, founder of Välinge Innovation, was honored with Sweden's Enterprise Medal for inventing click-together flooring that eliminated the need for 100 million glue bottles annually. His company now holds 3,500 patents and operates globally through the Bjelin Group.
New AI-powered enhancement to Measure Premier software automates complex blueprint take-offs in just 80 seconds, allowing flooring professionals to bid on more commercial projects with greater speed and 98% accuracy.
While competitors take weeks, smart flooring retailers close sales in hours. Discover how industry leaders use AI, real-time inventory, and Uber-style installation networks to convert browsers into buyers before competitors even send a quote.
The company will feature three distinctive product lines that demonstrate its commitment to combining traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology: Woodura Planks 3.0, the newly launched Woodura Herringbone 2.0, and the high-tech Slate Collection featuring Nadura Tiles.
AI has revolutionized contracting. By combining digital intelligence with human judgment, flooring contractors can reconnect with past clients through data-driven CRM strategies, value-first outreach, and consistent engagement—transforming dormant relationships into a powerful revenue stream.
Stiles Machinery's new Homag Centateq N-300 Pro CNC router combines German engineering with American assembly, offering manufacturers high-end nesting technology that enhances efficiency and reduces waste while maintaining competitive pricing.
Delmhorst's new HTX-30 Thermo-Hygrometer combines rapid response time with comprehensive environmental measurements and Bluetooth connectivity, offering restoration professionals and flooring installers detailed data collection and analysis capabilities for improved project management.
Turkish top 500 company Milat Floor will begin production of i4F drop-lock enhanced SPC flooring at its state-of-the-art Turkish facility in September 2025, with global distribution planned.
The innovative Octo-USB suction cup from Rubi combines 140 kg lifting capacity with USB-C charging functionality and comprehensive digital displays for pressure monitoring, bringing high-tech precision to ceramic tile installation.
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