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Välinge licensee to build Woodura flooring factory

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Sweden—Bjelin, owned by Välinge majority shareholder, Pervanovo Invest AB, began construction of what the company said is the world’s largest wood flooring factory in Ogulin, Croatia. It is slated to be used for the production of flooring featuring Woodura surface technology under license from Välinge Innovation. “I

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Bjelin Group appoints new global head of sales

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In this role, he will have responsibility for the sale of all flooring products under the Bjelin brand. He is passionate about the flooring business, and his leadership will be a great asset to our global sales team. Alfredsson joins Bjelin from Sweden’s leading flooring distributor, SGD, where he served as CEO.

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V?linge Innovation launches its first branded flooring line

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Välinge Flooring is manufactured using Välinge’s Woodura surface technology. Välinge Innovation, the inventor of click flooring and maker of the popular 5G and Threespine click technologies, is taking the wraps off its first branded flooring product under the name Välinge Flooring. In keeping with U.S.

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Välinge Innovation, Bjelin join forces

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The combined company, called Bjelin, is setting its sights on building a more formidable presence in both the North American and European flooring markets. “A Bjelin is an established company with factories based out of Croatia. Bjelin also allocates materials for use in ¾-inch solid hardwood flooring applications.

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V?linge

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Välinge’s innovative flooring line is manufactured using the company’s Woodura surface technology. VALINGE FLOORING. The Woodura technology creates a floor that is three to five times stronger than many other hardwood floors, resulting in improved indent resistance. TRENDY STYLES. In keeping with U.S.

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Välinge commits to FSC certification

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Viken, Sweden—Välinge Innovation has shared new information about its sustainability mission and its FSC-certified Välinge Flooring products. “For example, a large percentage of our high-quality oak veneer used in our Woodura surface tech comes from our sister company’s forests in Croatia.

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