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This year marks the 30th anniversary of the European Producers of Laminate Flooring Association (EPLF), a significant milestone in the history of laminate flooring excellence. Established in 1994 by eight pioneering European manufacturing companies, EPLF has grown significantly over the years, and is now recognised as the voice of the laminate flooring industry in Europe, carrying the sector’s commitment to sustainability, innovation and quality.

Since the launch of Välinge Innovation's new PRO installation system, the company has signed seven licensing agreements for the high-performing technologies 2G PRO™, 5G-i PRO™ and 5G PRO™.

Välinge Innovation's PRO technology provides efficient optimisation of all resilient products. Although the technology was introduced only a few months ago, they can already announce seven new licensees:

The 26th edition of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR, Asia Pacific’s largest flooring tradeshow, is opening its doors in Shanghai from May 28th to 30th at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC – Hongqiao). After the remarkable return of scale and internationality in 2023, another strong edition will be presented again year, reconfirming show’s leading position in the region. Already fully opened and eager to do business with the rest of the world, China and Asia remain important hubs for the international flooring industry on both supply and demand sides.

Successful third edition leaves visitors with taste for more

YesterdayYesterdaythe key players at Flanders Flooring Days shut the doors behind them with satisfac-tion at the end of a successful event. This third edition really put the trade fair for the Euro-pean flooring industry on the international map.

Darko Pervan, founder of Välinge Innovation, has been named ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ in Höganäs municipality. As the owner of a leading global innovation company, he is recognised for his strong local roots, committed leadership and exceptional innovation skills.

“It is an honour to receive this award,” says Darko Pervan, founder and owner of Välinge Innovation. “I am both proud and humbled by everyone who has contributed to our great success.”

The MEISTER Interior Designer is a valuable tool for visualising floors in your own home. Many end customers are unsure what a floor will look like in their room. Would a darker tone or a lighter colour be more suitable? What about the format – long planks or perhaps tiles in-stead?

Join us at Clerkenwell Design Week in London from May 21st to 23rd, where we will show our latest flooring, including the brand new Contrast Collection!

Apart from our new contrast colours, we will display our innovative Woodura® Planks 3.0, our Click Parquet Herringbone – designed as a floating floor, and introduce the light and sound-absorbent rigid core range.

Are trade events a thing of the past? During the pandemic, you might have thought so. The third edition of Flanders Flooring Days however proves you wrong and confirms that personal contact remains key in the flooring industry. During this international event, ties are forged in the traditional way. Visiting a showroom, an appointment on the exhibition floor of The Hub in Kortrijk Xpo or joining a network dinner: it's a lot more interesting than a phone call, an online meeting or browsing each other's website.

Decora partners with Välinge Innovation and uses their 5G Cross technology in its newly introduced collection of easy-to-install SPC tiles, Arbiton Amaron FORMA.

Decora is a leading European manufacturing company producing technologically advanced flooring products for an international market. They are known for their high-quality SPC flooring, available both under their own brands and under their partners' brands. Decora is a trusted, long-term partner to several of the largest DIY chains and professional stores.

Bjelin will show its latest flooring at NeoCon, a launchpad for innovative design in the US. The leading event within commercial interior design takes place in Chicago from the 10th–12th of June 2024.

Decora is set to impress at this year's Flanders Flooring Days with innovative offerings from its Arbiton and Afirmax brands. Highlighting the event will be our RED DOT AWARD 2024-winning vinyl floors featuring a robust mineral core and integrated ACULAY acoustic layer, promising superior durability and enhanced sound insulation.

Decora vinyl flooring with a mineral core has won the most prestigious design award – RED DOT. Entirely produced in Poland, the flooring was recognized in an international competition. The RED DOT jury appreciated Decora's mineral core vinyl flooring with the Aculay acoustic layer not only for its unique design but also for its exceptional functionality and ecology.

The well-known European flooring expert, Parador, chooses Välinge Innovation’s renowned 5G® installation technology for their upcoming range of exquisite, easy-to-install engineered wood floors.

Register as a visitor now
Everyone active in the world of soft and hard flooring is counting down the days to 13 May 2024. That’s when the third Flanders Flooring Days will begin. The top names in the flooring sector will gather in Flanders to find inspiration and network while enjoying great hospitality. As a visitor, you can meet participants at their own showrooms or at their stands in The Hub at Kortrijk Xpo. It's easy to register in advance to get the most out of your free visit.

Arbiton's vinyl flooring with a mineral core has won the most prestigious design award – the RED DOT. Entirely manufactured in Poland, this flooring was recognized in an international competition. The RED DOT jury appreciated the Arbiton flooring with a mineral core and Aculay Integrated Acoustic Layer not only for its unique design but also for its exceptional functionality and ecology.

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