Innovation has always been the core vision at Välinge. By the end of 2021, the patent portfolio grew by 14% and has been granted over 480 patents distributed across new materials, surface technologies, locking technologies for flooring, as well as wall systems and furniture.

Välinge welcomed over 50 new licensee partners in 2021. The licensee family continues to grow and consists of more than 320 licensees around the world, each benefiting from the Viken HQ based innovator's industry-leading support and technical services.

The revolutionary 5G® Fold Down technology continues to expand and increased to over 90 licensees leveraged with benefits. In 2021 Välinge also launched the 5G® herringbone flooring pattern, which premiered with great success. A beautiful and complex pattern made easy for installation. The 5G® portfolio consist of several cutting-edge technologies such as 5G® Dry™ water-resistant fold-down system and 5G® Climb™.

Välinge Flooring is now available in France, United Kingdom, North America and China offering unique real wood floors that combine Välinge’s innovative technologies — Woodura®, 5G® Dry™ waterproof fold-down system, and 5G® Climb™. In 2021, Välinge Flooring experienced an 80% growth, welcomed 22 new distributors, and last but not least, awarded the prestigious 2021 FCNNOVATION Award in the wood flooring category.

“Välinge is on an exciting journey. In 2022, we will continue to accelerate our innovations and together with our partners bring new technologies and products to the market. Our customers and the world demand it and we look forward to meeting the challenge”- Per Nygren, Vice President, Välinge Innovation.

At Välinge, we welcome new and existing licensees and partners across all industries, and together bring new innovations to the market. Beginning in 2022, we will be attending The International Surfaces Expo next month in Las Vegas - come and meet us! If we do not get the opportunity to meet you there, we will meet you in the coming activities that will follow throughout the year.

About Välinge Innovation
Founded in 1993, Välinge Innovation pioneered a technological revolution for the flooring industry and spearheaded the transition from traditional glued tongue-and-groove to today’s modern click technology. From launching the original mechanical locking system, Välinge Innovation has now been granted over 4000 patents for floor, furniture, and surface technologies and has over 320 licensees across the globe using their innovations. All our technology and concepts are developed at our HQ in Viken, Sweden — in one of the most advanced R&D centres for flooring and furniture in the world. It’s also home to our state-of-the-art flooring production facility and our technical support, testing, and sample manufacturing hub — ensuring innovation and quality to our licensees every step of the way. At Välinge, innovation is engrained in everything we do.