The world s easiest flooring installation system

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1 The world s easiest flooring installation system

2 Our one piece drop-lock system, is fast becoming the industry standard as it offers a quicker, more cost-effective way to manufacture drop-lock solutions in a sustainable way and installation is so easy, anyone can do it! John Rietveldt CEO

3 About I4F is a high-tech company focused on the development of patents and flooring installation locking solutions. The company s goal is to revolutionize the global flooring industry through freedom of choice and game changing innovations offered at a reasonable fee compared to the total manufacturing cost price of products. Industry professionals The I4F team consists of highly experienced international flooring industry professionals with backgrounds in leading global flooring companies as well as in the areas of R&D and patent processes. I4F is the original creator and provider of a truly innovative one piece drop-lock solution, protected by a sound international patent portfolio. Based on a threefold locking mechanism, I4F s system is suitable for all materials including luxury vinyl tiles, rigid core flooring (RCF), multi-layer flooring (MLF), laminate and wooden flooring panels. John Rietveldt Chief Executive Officer Eddy Boucké Chief Technology Officer Gijs Rooijens Legal Counsel David Song Licensing Director

4 Patented Technology 3L TripleLock and Click4U are the company s strong global technologies. Both systems provide a unique one piece droplock installation on the short side of the flooring panel that eliminates the need for an additional insert. This offers manufacturers the possibility to improve their productivity levels as well as reduce costs and carbon footprint. For consumers and installers, this means much easier and faster installation without the need for any special tools. International patents and patent applications for I4F s technologies have been granted and filed in over 100 countries worldwide. Non-infringement studies in Europe and the United States, issued by independent groups of IP attorneys have confirmed their strength. Patents granted in most countries worldwide, including Europe, North America, China and Russia Our patented designs differ from all existing profile designs

5 Our unique patented floor locking systems Discover the world s easiest one piece drop-lock system on the market for patented floor locking systems: 3L TRIPLELOCK AND CLICK4U. Suitable for use on all flooring materials. 3L TRIPLELOCK A one piece drop-lock system for the short side that eliminates the need for additional plastic inserts 3L TripleLock provides a unique one piece drop-lock installation technique for flooring panels that eliminates the need for an additional insert on the short side. This elimination provides manufacturers with the possibility to improve productivity levels as well as to reduce their costs and carbon footprint. The 3L TripleLock click system is suitable for existing high speed production. CLICK4U An angle-system for the long side combined with 3L TripleLock on the short side The angle system has proven itself for many years and combined with the drop-lock on the short side the locking strength is very high. Just like 3L TripleLock, Click4U is suitable for existing high speed production machinery. The system has multiple installation benefits as well. It is fast and easy to install and installation does not require special tools.

6 Benefits & Advantages Get the Best Benefits for manufacturers Unique one piece drop-lock installation system for flooring panels No plastic inserts needed, reducing costs Improves productivity levels Suitable for high-speed machines Benefits for consumers Meets all EN performance standards Easy to install up to 30% faster than traditional angle/angle systems Avoids squeaking Suitable for all materials including luxury vinyl tiles, rigid core flooring (RCF), multi-layer flooring (MLF), laminate and wooden flooring panels. No special tools needed Tried and tested over the last years by the world s leading global flooring manufacturers, no other one piece drop-lock solution has undergone such breadth of testing to offer a superior installation system across all types of flooring. 3L TripleLock and Click4U meet all EN standards I4F uses independent and highly regarded institutes for all its product tests. These institutes, such as the German Institute IHD, are recognized by the flooring industry and have tested the patented designs for locking strength, flatness and gaps. 3L TripleLock and Click4U have both passed the following tests Castor Chair test Click Strength test Gapping test Static Locking test Cupping test Vertical Load test ONE PIECE DROP-LOCK NO SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED 30% FASTER INSTALLATION NO SQUEAKING SUITABLE FOR ALL MATERIALS MEETS ALL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS SUSTAINABLE EASIER PRODUCTION COST- EFFECTIVE

7 Partnering with the Best The global flooring industry patent landscape has dramatically changed over the last few years and I4F continues to lead this revolution. By offering its licensees the world s best and most innovative solutions, the company has firmly established itself as the industry s partner of choice. Strategic partnerships form a key pillar in I4F s strategy to deliver new, cutting-edge technologies and patents expertise to the global flooring industry. By partnering with the world s leading producers and innovators in flooring technologies - including Kronospan, Classen and Kowon - I4F is powering new business development by combining innovation and patented technology to deliver new future-driven solutions for the industry. The company will continue to establish strategic partnerships with key industry players to drive forward this evolutionary path towards a stronger, more profitable industry based on open innovation and freedom of choice. We are partnering with the best to deliver future-driven technological solutions for the flooring industry and a powerful platform for open and meaningful innovation. John Rietveldt CEO

8 Become a Licensee! Innovations4Flooring N.V. I4F Licensing B.V. license@innovations4flooring.com Get the best and join the future with I4F Technology advancements never stop! For the flooring industry to remain competitive and meet the rapidly changing demands of today s consumers, flooring innovations must continue to evolve. Focused on the future, I4F continues to partner with leaders in the industry and invest towards the creation of new innovations for the benefit of its licensees. Old locking technologies are obsolete and the time has come for the industry to embrace newer, better installation systems of the future. Seize the opportunity and become a I4F licensee today!