Latest News from IOBAC

How did IOBAC come to be? Why was it formed? Ian Spreadborough (IS): I’ve been involved in the flooring industry in one way or another since 1994 and started working on the magnetic flooring project in 2009. Straight away I knew there was something special there. It...

One of our US partners, intelli-force magnetix™  has recently introduced the world's first magnetic, recycled rubber flooring system with IOBAC™ technology built in. This product innovation offers the flexibility of magnetic flooring with sustainable, recycled...

Here's a recent project spotlight circulated by one of our US partners - intelli-force magnetix™  intelli-force magnetix™ powered by IOBAC, provides a safe, simple way to permanently isolate asbestos flooring without ever having to contend with the complete shutdown...

When Tomorrow's Contract Floors interviewed CEO Paul Woolvine recently, responses ranged from cricket to Point Break to George the resident IOBAC dog! Read the full interview here  

Interesting article in this month's Tomorrow's Retail Floors outlining why IOBAC is the future of flooring for the home. Change the design of your rooms in a matter of hours! And with IOBAC MagTabs, there is no need to limit designs to using just magnetic tiles - most...

Here at IOBAC HQ, we are absolutely delighted to announce that our clever little squares, IOBAC MagTabs, have been recognised with a National Flooring Innovation Award 2019. Launched by The Stocklists, The Flooring Innovation Awards recognises everything that's...

One of the key benefits of IOBAC Magnetic Flooring is that it enables a much quicker flooring installation as compared to traditional flooring techniques, which in turn saves money not only in installation project costs, but across the complete life of the floor....

Here's a handy video showing just how easy it is to install looselay tiles using IOBAC MagTabs. IOBAC MagTabs make installing looselay tiles onto a metal raised access floor quick, clean and easy - the next generation in floating floor technology. Super quick method...

Lovely residential install of IOBAC magnetic Karndean LVT tiles in large and small herringbone design and Amtico magnetic LVT tiles using feature strips. Benefits- - Rapid install- the resin sets in 60 minutes - No glue/ adhesives - Easy to replace - Easy to lay...

At IOBAC, we love to demonstrate our flooring innovations at our dedicated unit near Basingstoke, as it enables people to see with their own eyes the great benefits that our technologies can offer. Last week we had a great day welcoming a group of editors from trade...

Another successful installation using new IOBAC MagTabs. 100 Bishopsgate- a 40-storey office tower providing highly efficient and flexible floor space in the heart of the city of London. The installation was successfully completed by Loughton Contracts Plc who found...

July edition: RefurbRenovation News Ian Spreadborough, IOBAC Co-Founder and Director, talks about the benefits of magnetic flooring technology for the refurbishment and renovation sector.  In particular, highlighting its design flexibility and the opportunities that...

We were recently very happy to officially open the new IOBAC demonstration unit by inviting editors from a range of trade publications to see IOBAC flooring technologies in action. During the visit, interested editors were able to see: IOBAC Magnetic Flooring - a live...

Magnetic on one side and self-adhesive on the other, these neat little tabs lock floor tiles tightly together to create the next generation in “floating floor” technology - ideal for metal raised access floors or for using the IOBAC Magnetic Flooring system with...

Dating from 1779, the Grade I listed Piece Hall, Halifax, is Britain’s last surviving cloth hall. In 2017, the building underwent a £19 million conservation programme and is now a centre for trade and culture, with a mix of independent shops, cafes, bars and heritage...

IOBAC is very proud to announce that it has entered into an exclusive sublicensing arrangement with Unilin IP to commercialise our revolutionary magnetic technology globally. Unilin Technologies, part of US-based Mohawk Industries, Inc., manages more than 2,000...

Although the benefits of the IOBAC system usually lends itself to retail installations the flexibility and design possibilities of the system make it perfect for Design Flooring in your home. S. Maw custom flooring recently completed an installation using magnetised...

Walgreens have completed 21 stores in the IOBAC system and they are already appreciating the benefits. Moving away from a traditional VCT product has led to vastly reduced maintenance costs, a flexible flooring system and faster installations. The IOBAC system...

The IOBAC technical team completed an installation at one of the largest flooring contractors in the USA to showcase the ease of installation. The install at Mr David’s Flooring was completed directly over existing vinyl in a heavily trafficked kitchen area. This...

Kingston Tile Company successfully completed a 10,400 ft2 IOBAC installation at Walgreens Naperville, Illinois using magnetised Karndean LVT. The installation which was completed in 5 nights was installed over a damp subfloor without the need for a DPM. This reduced...

3 years on and the IOBAC floor still looks beautiful -  This IOBAC installation took less than a day and was completed in October 2013 to the cafe and beauty area in magnetic Karndean Auckland Oak luxury vinyl tiles. The cafe area is by far the busiest section of the...