Bjelin’s hardened wood flooring wins FCNnovation Award

2023-12-26 | pressrelease

Bjelin's Scandinavian-designed hardened wood 3.0 range has won an FCNnovation Award from industry authority Floor Covering News. The award recognises and showcases ground-breaking and industry-changing ideas and acknowledges those innovations that are ‘a cut above the rest’.

Known for their exceptional durability, hardened wood floors are 100% real wood floors that are three times stronger than engineered wood while more dent- and water-resistant. With leakproof floor locking technology, concerns about spills and activity are also a thing of the past.

“We’re honoured that our hardened wood flooring has won this prestigious award,” said Zach Adams, Bjelin’s General Manager for the US. “The high-quality collection is produced with responsibly sourced European FSC-certified wood and can last for generations.”

Bjelin provides a range of flooring products focused on innovation and sustainability. The company’s durable hardened wood range, empowered by the Woodura technology developed by Välinge Innovation, optimises all raw materials.

Adding to the outstanding durability is the leakproof 5G Dry floor locking system, ensuring a quick and easy installation with watertight joints preventing liquids from seeping through the seams. The series is available in a wide range of plank sizes, from Small to XXL, and various popular Scandi-inspired colours. The product is suitable for both residential and heavy-traffic commercial areas.

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