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.
I4F's CeraGrout technology, which mimics ceramic tiles with integrated grout lines, has secured licenses with 21 manufacturers across Asia, Europe, and the US. The water-resistant flooring solution offers easy installation, stain resistance, and customizable grout colors, gaining popularity in North American retail and construction markets. The technology will be on display at The International Surface Event.
Flooring technology company i4F will showcase two innovative installation systems at TISE Surfaces 2025 in Las Vegas: HerringB/ONE, eliminating the need for A/B panel mirroring, and Ceramic Click, a DIY-friendly click system for traditional ceramics.
I4F and Tianzhen Technology Co. Ltd announce a partnership to develop and license innovative PET and PETG flooring technologies, with i4F gaining exclusive licensing rights. Multiple patents are pending as companies aim to advance sustainable flooring solutions globally.
I4F has appointed former Philips executive Adina Caldararu as commercial and demand creation Director for Europe, based in Belgium. She brings 18 years of sales leadership experience to drive i4F's European growth strategy.
I4F will exhibit its latest flooring innovations at BAU 2025 in Munich, Germany, featuring the European debut of HerringB/ONE, a universal drop-lock system for herringbone panels.
I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, announced that it has obtained the full rights to the U.S. “SPC” trademark and is freeing the flooring industry from current U.S. customs restraints related to SPC products carrying L2C program holographic labels.
