Premium manufacturer of floor finish systems invests in its headquarters and sets a targeted course for the future

Since April 13, 2022, LOBA has been in high spirits as it marks its centenary: customer activities, and celebrations with subsidiaries and partners worldwide has everyone in a buoyant mood. Meanwhile, the family-run chemicals manufacturer is forging ahead with its strategic development. Michael Fischer, Managing Partner and son of the company’s founder, will pass the baton to managing directors Alfred Melka and Mario Probst next year.

Compared to a traditional solid timber floor, our engineered hardwood flooring utilises cutting-edge technology to create a great looking, tri-layered, low maintenance floor that will last a lifetime.

The top layer of a Forestry Timber floor is made from a species of your choice with a huge selection of colours and finishes. All our wood is legally sourced from Western Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia and Brazil.

The ticket shop for LIGNA, the world's leading trade fair for the woodworking and wood processing industry, which takes place in Hannover from 15 to 19 May, is now open. Interested parties can purchase tickets for the event via the webshop.

Bjelin Hardened Wood won an Award for the Commercial range 33 at The International Surface Event (TISE) 2023. Featuring the innovative technologies 5G® Dry™ and Woodura® from Välinge Innovation, the sustainable Hardened Wood Commercial series was awarded Best Overall Product.

Thank you for making this event so special! We are beyond grateful that you took the time to visit our stand, for sharing your feedback and the strong interest you showed in our innovative technologies and excellent – and growing – product offer.

TURNHOUT – Soudal has acquired the French company Tramico, market leader in precompressed foam tapes for the construction sector, with headquarters and production facility in Gournay-en-Bray. The business will continue to expand its production and market leading sales activities in precompressed tapes and noise insulation in France.

• Agreement includes all relevant patents covering direct-on-board digital printing and digital embossing technologies
• Licensees of i4F’s Digital Printing Technologies cluster, which includes, patents of i4F, Hymmen, Classen and Kronospan, will now be free to operate under Unilin, Barberán and Zeetree patents

Brussels, 31 January 2023 – MMFA, the Multilayer Modular Flooring Association, is delighted to announce that Decora S.A. has joined the association as an ordinary member.

• CFL chooses i4F wall system for its ‘Vertical Solutions’ range
• Patented i4F wall system suitable for all materials
• Flexible click system for wall panels works with screws, nails or glue
• Eliminates screw obstructions

Sustainable management is a significant component of the EGGER Group's corporate behaviour. The company has aspired to act sustainably since its founding. A key requirement is the continuous improvement of its own sustainability management. EGGER therefore has itself assessed regularly by external institutions. Most recently, EGGER was able to achieve two awards in sustainability ratings: Prime status in the ISS ESG Corporate Rating and the EcoVadis silver medal.

Adairsville, GA 27th January 2023 – After being the first company to launch water-resistant laminate in 2013, CFL does it again with the revolutionary launch of AtroGuard Q, the only truly quiet laminate ever made. This revolutionary patent pending product can be experienced firsthand at CFL’s Booth 3225 at this year’s International Surfaces Fair.

• Showcasing new process technologies:
o i4F AquaProtect for water swell-resistant laminate
o i4F Be-Lite® for sustainable SPC production
• Presenting Click4U PRO® and rebranding of grout technology
• i4F’s easy wall installation system demonstrated on booth

Water swell-resistant impregnation technology for laminate

aqua protect

Only from i4F

SHANGHAI. China announced recently a nationwide loosening of COVID19 restrictions. The announcement comes as a positive sign on the future of the exhibition industry and was met with enthusiasm both by organizers and participants. The main new loosened up measures, involve less testing, no extensive lockdowns, and no quarantine in centralized centers for patients with mild symptoms. The relaxation of rules constitutes the most sweeping changes since the pandemic started three years ago, clearly marking a return to normality in the very near future in China.

The Austrian family business was pleased to take part in Domotex in Hanover and present its innovations for 2023 to existing and potential customers in person. In addition to the functional design acoustic panels, the company presented an innovative fastening system as well as its new, state-of-the-art digital printing system.