I4F reported that it will be a Diamond sponsor at the 2025 Global DIY-Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, June 11-13. As one of seven Diamond sponsors, the opportunity provides i4F visibility and direct engagement with senior leaders from the world’s largest DIY and home improvement retailers.
TAJ Flooring has introduced the Avian Rigid Core Click collection, featuring 14 wood visuals with integrated acoustical cushioning and i4F Drop-Lock technology. The USA-manufactured flooring offers three thickness options, 30% faster installation than traditional methods, and targets commercial spaces including multi-family housing, hospitality, and retail environments.
This year's exhibition strategy focuses on i4F's "one size doesn't fit all" philosophy, presenting customized solutions for vinyl, laminate, wood, ceramics, and emerging sustainable materials.
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.
Kamston Company breaks ground on Egypt's first SPC flooring facility, bringing innovative drop-lock technology to domestic and international markets with production set to begin in the third quarter of 2025.
I4F's Ceramic Click patented system takes all the benefits of a floating, modular floor and combines it with the beauty and strength of real ceramics by delivering a click installation system for ceramic tiles enhanced with an i4F drop-lock system.
Classen Group and i4F have expanded their patent partnership to include polypropylene flooring technology, marking a significant advancement in sustainable flooring solutions. The agreement grants i4F licensing rights for Classen's PP technology while implementing i4F's drop-lock system in Classen's production.
The new technology enhances acoustic properties by reducing noise from walking, room echoes, floor squeaking, and insulates sound transmission to lower floors, while also providing a softer feel underfoot.
