Unilin stories

9 July 2026 • 4 minutes reading time

Floris Koopmans is the new President of Unilin Technologies: "Our reputation as a patent powerhouse is no coincidence"

On 1 July, Floris Koopmans took over at the head of the Unilin Technologies division. After eight years within the division, serving as Sales & Marketing Director IP since 2021, he has assumed leadership of Unilin's international technology and patent branch. He can’t wait to get started and relishes the challenge. Driven by his passion for innovation, intellectual property and international business, he looks to the future with confidence.

People

24 June 2026 • 4 minutes reading time

113 locations: a work culture without boundaries

With 113 locations worldwide, Unilin brings together people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. Naturally such a diversity comes with differences, but above all it is enriching. Cross-border collaboration creates opportunities to learn from each other and complement each other’s strengths. HR colleagues Anna, Ingrid and Renaud, from Sweden, Brazil and France, offer an insight into their work culture.

InnovationSustainability

4 June 2026 • 6 minutes reading time

Unilin Panels Oostrozebeke invests more than €100 million in new state-of-the-art technology

While many industrial companies are navigating these economically challenging times with caution, Unilin is deliberately setting a different course. An investment of more than €100 million will transform the Oostrozebeke site for the future. This ambitious project is perfectly aligned with Unilin's sustainable and innovative DNA. President Unilin Panels Bert Vandenkendelaere and General Manager Chipboards Ben Vandenbroucke are very enthusiastic.

People

21 May 2026 • 4 minutes reading time

From 'trainee' to successor: the story of Marc and Mathijs

At Unilin, growth is not just about machines, products or new sites. Above all, it’s about people and giving them opportunities to grow and realise their potential. The story of shift supervisors Marc Poelvoorde and Mathijs Depuydt is the perfect example.

Sustainability

29 April 2026 • 2 minutes reading time

Unilin fully commits to sustainable and independent energy

Unilin’s ‘One Home’ sustainability strategy signals a firm commitment to renewable energy. Through smart investments in our own energy sources, we are building a climate-friendly, efficient and independent energy supply.

People

8 April 2026 • 3 minutes reading time

A new role within Unilin: three colleagues share their internal move

A career rarely stands still. Your ambitions change, your interests shift or you want to develop new skills. But did you know that there are also many ways within Unilin to explore new directions? Three colleagues tell us all about how they gave their careers a new direction within Unilin.

Innovation

31 March 2026 • 3 minutes reading time

AI as a digital operator: smarter collaboration on the production line

What if artificial intelligence not only improves quality but also makes the work itself more enjoyable? At Unilin Flooring in Wielsbeke (Belgium) this is now par for the course. AI Engineer Digital Operations Pieter Gobin and operator Samuel Vandenberghe explain how camera technology and learning systems support operators in their work.

People

3 March 2026 • 4 minutes reading time

From internal growth to strategic impact: meet our President Unilin Flooring Veronique Hoflack and President Unilin Panels Bert Vandenkendelaere

At the start of this year, both Veronique Hoflack and Bert Vandenkendelaere took on key roles within Unilin. Veronique oversees the Unilin Flooring division and Bert heads Unilin Panels. Both climbed the ranks within the organisation and know our values, our people and the market inside out. High time to get to know them a bit better. How do they view their new role and the future?

People

6 February 2026 • 3 minutes reading time

From packaging line to roof elements: Benjamin’s journey at Unilin

In 2016, fresh out of school, Benjamin Maroy started as an operator at Unilin Flooring in Wielsbeke. Initially hired on an interim basis, he worked on the Quick-Step packaging line and in the years that followed, he took on various roles at different sites within Unilin. He was consistently driven by his eye for quality and his passion for production.

InnovationSustainability

6 October 2025 • 2 minutes reading time

From waste to resource: how Unilin recycles laminate floors

What happens to your old laminate floor? At Unilin, the answer is clear: collect and recycle. Through the Recover programme, we collect old floors, which are then recycled into new MDF and HDF panels using a technological world first. “For years, recycling the panels seemed impossible,” says Geert Coudenys, R&D Director at Unilin Panels.