President of China Visits

In the context of the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan to Belgium, CFL president & co-founder Thomas Baert had the honor of meeting both Mr. Xi as well as the Belgian Royal Couple at the College of Europe in Bruges.

After his meeting with the Chinese president, Thomas Baert, who started working in China 18 years ago and where he co-founded CFL in 2004, was interviewed by the local television channel Focus WTV, mentioning “This is a real coronation for every Belgian person. Today you need to be proud. This is the recognition of the year long cooperation between our province and China. This is a very important moment … the proof of the importance of Bruges and our country.”

Belgium was one of the first Western countries who established diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China, in 1971.

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CFL enters WPC – the next step in rigid Core waterproof flooring

CFL is pleased to announce the introduction of its WPC line, the next step in rigid Core waterproof flooring.

This new type of resilient hybrid floor is 100% waterproof and extra stable to humidity variations. Made from an extruded thermo plastic core combined with an enhanced urethane wear layer and backed with a hypoallergenic layer of cork, it is the Next Step in Rigid Core Waterproof Flooring.

President CFL Thomas Baert, “We are excited about launching our WPC line to the market during Domotex Asia/Chinafloor (Hall E1, E01) next week. Our new top notch factory is fully on stream and we are proud to be able to offer our customers all legal securities.”

More info at sales@CFLflooring.com

CFL Enters Germany – DIBt Certified

The German Institute for Structural Engineering (Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik – DIBt) has granted CFL the use of its Ü mark of conformity for its laminate and luxury vinyl products. This confirms the products fulfill the strictest requirements within the German market, Germany being known to be one of the strictest countries in Europe regarding harmful substances used in building products.

What is the Ü mark of conformity?

The European Construction Products Regulation (CPR) describes the fundamental requirements on hygiene, health and environment protection.
In Germany, the approval principles for health-evaluation of construction products by the German Institute for Structural Engineering (DIBt) specify these, especially concerning emissions.
So in Germany, for reasons of health and environment, the Ü mark of conformity on the basis of a national technical approval  (abZ) is required for all laminate or luxury vinyl floor coverings.

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Tom Van Poyer appointed NEW CEO of CFL

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CFL has announced the appointment of Tom Van Poyer as their new CEO.

Tom Van Poyer has been with the company since 2006 and has held numerous positions in sales, marketing and operations.

Thomas Baert, President : “We are pleased that Tom has accepted this position and we are confident that he will bring the company to new heights.“

Woody Zeng, Head of the board : “It is a pleasure to work with Tom and we are looking forward to doubling the size of our  company again in the coming years while creating more value for our customers.”

Tom Van Poyer :   “It is with great pride I accepted the CEO position at CFL.  Innovation in design, speed-to-market, and quality is what drives our organization.  This gives our customers very swift access to products that are out-of-the ordinary, providing a recipe for margins for our customers for which they have rewarded us with loyalty and partnerships. I strongly believe we have the team in China as well as in other parts of the world to keep on delivering innovation and increase our growth rate substantially over the coming years. “

CFL is a leading producer of laminate, wood and LVT flooring, with headquarters in China and distribution and offices in the different continents. CFL is known for bringing innovation and style and design to the forefront.

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CFL: Floor & Decor’s Vendor of the Year 2013!

Floor & Decor named CFL Wood and Laminate Vendor of the Year 2013 for the second year in a row.
The Company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Floor & Decor currently operates one of the fastest growing DIY chain in North America, with 37 stores in 18 metropolitan markets across the U.S. Stores typically range in size from 60,000 to 80,000 square feet (6000 to 7500m2), and each store stocks approximately 2,500 products.

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CFL Laminate floors are 100% anti-bacterial

At CFL we produce flooring that are made for living. CFL Quality Manager, Anthony Drevet, is proud to announce that all our laminate floors are 100% anti-bacterial. “Our floors comply with JIS 2801:2010 standards, which means bacteria and other microbes such as Escheria coli, have no place to grow on our floors, because of the high-resistant coating and closed edges. For the anti-microbial tests, we have worked together with SGS, the industry’s leading testing and certification facilities. “ says Anthony Drevet, “ Bacteria and other microbes can be carried onto the floors via shoes, spilled food and animals, but together with regular cleaning, our floors provides the comforting feeling of healthy surroundings. This anti-bacterial effect is lasting and will not fade over the years of using your floor.” We can conclude that CFL laminate flooring is not only highly resistant to wear and tear, but also 100% anti-bacterial. Making laminate a perfect choice when installing children’s rooms, dining and living areas, fitness rooms and other commercial projects.