A First Look at What to Expect in 2026

As we step into a new year, Teknaform™ is preparing for one of its most transformative chapters yet. Our 2026 strategy builds on our commitment to capacity, innovation, partnerships, and service—positioning Teknaform™ as the most agile, future-ready edgebanding supplier in North America.

Here’s a preview of what to expect from us this year.

1. Expanding Capacity to Support North American Growth

In 2026, Teknaform™ is increasing capacity across our network—and doing it strategically. Higher output, more production flexibility, and continued investment in manufacturing allow us to meet the growing needs of OEMs, distributors, and fabricators. This expansion ensures that as demand rises, Teknaform™ is ready to deliver.

2. Strategic Manufacturing to Offset Tariffs

With global tariffs shifting the supply chain landscape, Teknaform™ is increasing our manufacturing capabilities while also broadening procurement methods. This ensures price stability and consistent delivery—without compromising quality.

3. A Growing Portfolio of Textures, Colours & Print Cylinders

This year brings a refreshed and expanded library of textures, colours, and print cylinders. Whether it’s a trending North American tone or a timeless global favourite, our portfolio continues to evolve in step with designer trends and demand. More options mean more precision, more matches, and more creativity for Teknaform™ customers.

4. Strengthening Partnerships & Becoming Global Colour Influencers

Teknaform™ is deepening relationships with the industry’s leading laminate manufacturer—including Funder, Uniboard, Tafisa, and more. By collaborating closely with global colour influencers across paint, paper, and laminate sectors, we are staying ahead of design direction and material innovation.

5. Teknaform™ + Charter Industries: The Only North American Mill-Direct Solution

Our partnership with Charter Industries continues to differentiate Teknaform™ in the North American market. Together, we offer the continent’s only true mill-direct OEM sizing solution, capable of handling millions of feet. This allows for turn-key support for large-scale programs and quick and reliable service for maintenance and smaller-run projects through our North American warehouses. From large-scale OEM orders across a broad range of order volumes, Teknaform™ and Charter deliver a seamless, unmatched solution.

6. Colour Influence Now Starts in North America

One of the biggest shifts for 2026 is that North America is now leading global colour influence, reversing the long-standing flow of trends from Europe outward. This gives Teknaform™, as a North American–situated supplier with deep local partnerships, a unique advantage with early access to upcoming launches where trend directions are now being set so we can match and deliver faster than ever before. Expect to see more warm organic wood tones, matte naturals, and subtle industrial neutrals dominate the palette this year.

7. Customer Service & Distributor Alliances

Teknaform™ and Charter’s combined North American distributor network—anchored by Charter but strengthened by a roster of long-term, reliable independent partners—ensures customers always have access, regional support, and product availability no matter where they are located.

Teknaform’s 2026 strategy is defined by momentum—more capacity, more innovation, stronger partnerships, deeper service, and a renewed focus

on leading North American design. This January preview is just the beginning—stay tuned for more in the months ahead.