UNILIN FILES U.S. PATENT
INFRINGEMENT CASE Unilin division technologies has filed a patent infringement action against multiple companies and individuals in the U.S. state of Florida alleging infringements of US patents relating to Unilin’s bevel or ‘v-groove’ technology, and Unilin’s embossed-in-register technology. A total of 16 claims of these two patents, both dating from 2001, have been asserted against Wood Floor LLC and related entities.
Bart Van der Stockt of Unilin’s IP business unit commented: “The use of Unilin’s bevel and embossed- in-register technologies in flooring products translates into unique selling points for such products.
He said: “Unilin will continue to protect these unique selling points for its licensees and their customers by taking actions against companies that illegally import and sell products using our patented technology.”
www.unilintechnologies.com/en
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE
FLOORING SHOW Returning for the 55th year, The Flooring Show will run across three days, from 17-19 September 2017, so make sure you save the dates for the UK’s largest, trade-only Flooring Show.
With over 150 of the industry’s leading brands already signed up to exhibit and a large range of product categories suitable for all sectors, this year’s show is looking to be bigger and better than ever. The 2017 Flooring Show is one you don’t want to miss.
CATCH THE WINNING ACTION AT THE RECOFLOOR 2017
AWARDS EVENT Don’t run out of time; book your tickets now for the cricket-themed Recofloor 2017 Awards Event to be held at London’s historic Kia Oval cricket ground on 29 March.
This year’s annual awards event promises to go ‘all out’ celebrating the waste vinyl flooring recycling achievements of participants in Polyflor and Altro’s national Take Back scheme.
Guest host and former England cricket captain David Gower will be presenting trophies and certificates to Recofloor members who have excelled across nine award categories and contributed to rising volumes of vinyl flooring waste being diverted
twitter.com/TContractFloors from landfill and recycled.
The Sky Sports commentator and former team captain of the smash hit sports quiz, They Think It’s All Over, will also deliver some of his funniest career anecdotes before handing over to guest flooring industry speakers.
From 10.30am to 3.30pm, the day also offers ample opportunities to network, share expert knowledge and learn more about how the scheme can work for your business.
Urging flooring companies to secure their places, Recofloor Project Coordinator Carla Eslava said: “Tickets are going fast for our hotly- anticipated Awards event, so please book by 17 March 2017 to ensure you don’t miss out on the action!”
You can book tickets online here.
www.recofloor.org
The ever popular Show Features will run during the three days, including the Trends Hub, Seminar Theatre, Demo Zones and Wool Trends Centre, and the Carpet Fitter of the Year Competition will be back after its triumphant return in 2016. All the Show Features are free of charge to visitors and exhibitors alike and provide industry insights, advice and inspiration for the year ahead.
For visitors and exhibitors travelling to The Show by train, you can enjoy 25% off advance tickets, thanks to the Harrogate International Centre with Virgin Trains. Make sure you’re registered to attend first, as you’ll need proof of entry to the HIC for your travel. Early registration will also give you fast-track entry to The Show on the day, giving you more time in the exhibition.
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