Unilin stories

18 September 2026 • 4 minutes reading time

Farewell after 33 years: product manager Anders Karlsson looks back on his career at Pergo and Unilin

When Anders Karlsson (65) told an American customs officer in the late nineties that he worked for Pergo, he immediately received an approving nod: “Oh, Pergo!” and was allowed through without hindrance. That was how well the world knew the brand he worked for for 33 years. In September, the product manager says goodbye to Pergo and Unilin, after a career full of change, innovation and above all fantastic colleagues all over the world. “I always say I have two families: my family at home and my work family.”

People

24 August 2026 • 5 minutes reading time

Launching your career at Unilin: 3 colleagues went from student job to permanent contract

At Unilin, you can start your career when you’re still a student. Start as a working student and progress to a permanent position: we spoke to Marie Maes, Thibault Vandenbroucke and Umur Nalli about their experiences and why they chose Unilin.

Sustainability

11 August 2026 • 2 minutes reading time

Fire safety in the workplace

Safety always comes first at Unilin. Nothing is more important than returning home safely after a working day. Every year, we highlight a specific theme as part of our zero harm safety approach. This year, we’ve chosen fire safety. The odd fire does occur at our sites but usually without serious consequences. However, fire can spread quickly and endanger both our people and our operations.

People

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.