As an authorized Nike Grind licensee, Gerflor North America incorporates recycled materials into select athletic flooring products.
BOLINGBROOK, Ill., Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gerflor North America announced the availability of select sports flooring products containing Nike Grind materials. As an authorized Nike Grind licensee, Gerflor North America uses materials derived from manufacturing scrap and end-of-life footwear as an ingredient in eligible flooring products.
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