News from 2009
Välinge has developed a new multi purpose high precision 5G inserter (5G-HP Inserter).
Viken, Sweden - November 12, 2009The 5G-HP Inserter is very compact and is able to insert a tongue into an edge with a length tolerance of +- 0,5 millimeter.
Read moreVälinge has developed a new version of the 5G+ Wedge principle.
Viken, Sweden - November 09, 2009The new 5G+ Wedge offers the advantages that the same production equipment as for the 5G original could be used to produce a side push locking system.
Välinge prepares production start of HDF based 5G-S tongues.
Viken, Sweden - November 04, 2009The new HDF tongue is very cost efficient, Eco friendly and could easily be adapted to various panel widths.
Välinge has invented a new 5G compact version (5G-C).
Viken, Sweden - October 19, 2009The new 5G-C version gives improved properties and a cost efficient production.
Information regarding Välinge Turn Snap and Pergo Perfect Fold locking systems.
Viken, Sweden - October 13, 2009Turn Snap is one of several fold down locking technologies that Välinge has developed and patented. Turn Snap has not been commercialized yet since it is less cost efficient and more complicated to produce than the 5G Original.
Välinge files lawsuit against Granite Expo
Viken, Sweden - September 24, 2009Välinge has filed on September 18th 2009, in the Northern district of California, a lawsuit for patent infringement against Granite Expo & Co. Inc, Granite Expo Installation Co Inc., Granite Expo LLC. And Granite & Marble Expo inc. (hereinafter Granite Expo).
A new European patent is granted that protects a method to make laminate floorboard with bevels.
Viken, Sweden - August 25, 2009The new European “ Solid Edge” patent (EP 1 691 005) protects a method to make laminate floorboards with compressed and deep solid bevels.
New License Agreements granted
Viken, Sweden - August 20, 2009Välinge has entered into global non-exclusive wood license agreements for mechanical locking systems with the Chinese companies Jiashan HuiJiaLe Decoration Material Co., Ltd., Hangzhou ZhengTian Industrial Co.Ltd., and Vicwood Industry (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
Global laminate and wood flooring market shows clear signs of recovery.
Viken, Sweden - July 31, 2009Reported license volumes improved in the second quarter with about 15% from the first quarter 2009.
Välinge sues Egger for patent infringement in Mannheim (Germany).
Viken, Sweden - July 29, 2009This legal action against Egger is based on three of Välinge’s European patents.
Patent dispute between Egger and Välinge escalates.
Viken, Sweden - July 21, 2009Välinge has decided to initiate extensive legal actions against Egger after the unexpected and strange decision by the Austrian Supreme Patent and Trademark Senate (OPM) to nullify the Austrian part (E 187 222) of the Välinge European Angle-Snap Method Patent (EP 0 855 482).
New License Agreement granted
Viken, Sweden - July 17, 2009Välinge is pleased to announce it has entered into a global non-exclusive license agreement with the Chinese company Zhejiang Yuhua Timber Co., Ltd. for use of Välinge patented technology for mechanical locking systems.
Välinge increases its annual R&D budget from 15 to 20 million USD.
Viken, Sweden - July 09, 2009Välinge has decided to increase its annual R&D budget from 15 to 20 million USD due to new license contracts and success in new technology.
MeisterWerke and Välinge Innovation signs Cross license agreement
Viken, Sweden - July 07, 2009Välinge Innovation has signed a Cross license agreement with MeisterWerke on the Fold Down Side Push Technology like 5G+, 5G-S from Välinge and MasterClic Plus from MeisterWerke
The New Standard in Locking Technology
Viken, Sweden - July 07, 2009With the 5G locking technology, Välinge is setting a new standrad in the flooring industry. Read more about 5G and other Välinge technologies ->