The collaboration providing world-class volleyball flooring has been extended, now including Asian Volleyball Confederation events.
Volleyball World proudly announced the renewal of its long-standing alliance with Gerflor, a renowned global leader in specialized sports flooring. This renewed agreement ensures that Gerflor will continue to supply its superior volleyball flooring for major international competitions.
The extended partnership will cover prominent indoor volleyball tournaments, such as the annual Volleyball Nations Leagues and the biennial FIVB Volleyball World Championships. Notably, for the first time, this collaboration now incorporates events organized by the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC).
Furthermore, Gerflor will persist in its support for the FIVB Volleyball Empowerment programme, initiatives designed to help national teams globally reach their maximum potential.
Oliver Clarke, Head of Sponsorship at Volleyball World, expressed his satisfaction, stating, “We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with Gerflor, a trusted partner of volleyball for two decades. This renewal guarantees that athletes participating in our events will have access to the finest flooring and optimal conditions for peak performance.”
Pierre Lienhard, Sports Flooring Director at Gerflor, added, “The renewal and expansion of our partnership with Volleyball World clearly demonstrate Gerflor`s enduring dedication to technical excellence and responsible innovation. We are especially proud that, through this alliance, our floors were once again chosen for the Olympic Games (Paris 2024) – the ultimate sporting stage and a powerful validation of our leadership in both performance and sustainability. We also extend our sincere gratitude to Volleyball World for backing our plan to reinstall and repurpose all Olympic courts for the benefit of local clubs and communities across France.”
A reliable flooring provider for FIVB events since 2005, Gerflor is celebrated for delivering elite-level playing surfaces that are highly regarded and requested by both players and coaches. For over half a century, Taraflex® sports flooring has established the benchmark for athlete safety, shock absorption, and overall performance. Today, its impact is even greater, with over 80% of its material content now derived from biosourced, recycled, or mineral-based sources. This new Taraflex® generation reflects Gerflor’s commitment to combining top-tier playability with a reduced environmental footprint. Through its strong emphasis on innovation and player well-being, Gerflor’s products consistently set the standard for quality and performance in volleyball flooring.
Jasper Thornfield 
Oliver Wrenwick