News from 2010
STIA - Admonter sign 5G-S license
Viken, Sweden - December 23, 2010Välinge and the Austrian wood parquet producer Stia Holzindustrie have extended the cooperation by adding a license for Välinge 5G-S fold down system to existing 2G license.
Read moreVälinge has got 21 new US patents during 2010.
Viken, Sweden - December 09, 2010The number of granted US patents has during 2010 increased from 38 to 59 patents.
Välinge replaces Domotex and Surfaces with in house exhibition.
Viken, Sweden - November 18, 2010Välinge Expo - one of the largest in house exhibitions in the flooring industry takes place In Viken in May 2011.
Välinge continues to invest in advanced R&D and production equipment.
Viken, Sweden - November 11, 2010A new advanced ball mill equipment will be installed to produce nano particles and ink for digital printing.
Välinge gets US patent for recycling of laminate floors.
Viken, Sweden - November 04, 2010US 7, 811,489 protects a method to recycle old laminate floor panels.
Välinge increases R&D budget and earnings.
Viken, Sweden - November 01, 2010Välinge continues to increase revenues and earnings in spite of higher R&D costs, mainly due to introduction of new technology and improved market conditions.
Välinge grants MeisterWerke license on Powder Technology
Viken, Sweden - October 20, 2010The license gives MeisteWerke global rights to use the new Välinge Powder Technology for flooring and wall panels.
Välinge installs a new powder line to meet increased demand for WFF floors.
Viken, Sweden - October 13, 2010The new advanced equipment will increase Välinge’s powder capacity from 3 M m2 to 30 M m2 of Wood Fibre floors (WFF).
Alloc has signed a license for Välinges 4G and 5G-S systems for laminate flooring
Viken, Sweden - October 11, 2010Välinge is pleased to announce Alloc as the first Licensee of the new Aluminium based 4G system for the long side as well as the first laminate Licensee of the 5G-S side push system for the shorts side.
Välinge continues to win opposition appeals before the EPO.
Viken, Sweden - October 09, 2010The European “Herringbone” patent EP 1 427 902 was maintained as granted.
Summary judgement Alloc/Berry versus Pergo in Wisconsin
Viken, Sweden - October 04, 2010The district court ruled in favour of Pergo regarding non infringement based on insufficient evidence and dismissed Pergo's claims regarding validity of Välinge patents.
Välinge files patent Infringement action against Pergo in the U.S
Viken, Sweden - September 22, 2010The legal action is filed in the District Court for the District of Delaware and is based on four Välinge patents from two patent families
Välinge welcomes Boen AS into the world of 5G technology
Viken, Sweden - September 21, 2010Boen has successfully introduced 5G-C into the market
Välinge terminates settlement agreement with Pergo and prepares extensive legal actions in the US and Europe
Viken, Sweden - September 16, 2010Pergo is now exposed to considerable legal risks related to one piece glue free floorings produced and sold in the US and Europe.
Dalian Huade signs 5G-Wedge license
Viken, Sweden - September 09, 2010With the granting of the 2nd Chinese 5G-Wedge License Agreement in Wood Välinge now has in total 8 licensees on its 5G Side Push patents and technology.