In 1941, Kährs is awarded a patent for the invention of today’s modern engineered hardwood floor, the multilayer floor. After World War II, the home market booms and many families build a small house of their own. This means an increased demand for parquet floors, regarded as essential for the more representative parts of every house.

In 1958, the first factory-lacquered floors are produced, based on methods introduced by Kährs. Previously floors were installed and sanded before being lacquered on site. The production of a factory-lacquered floor requires a high degree of precision to ensure that the surface of the floor becomes smooth and consistent.

In 1965, Kährs receives a patent for a completely new sports floor construction. Boards were nailed to a flexible batten system, which resulted in a floor that was able to absorb impacts and give a more uniform response to sports activities.

In 1984, Kährs is the first floor manufacturer able to boast an entirely solvent-free production process, having initiated its own environmental program long before this becomes general practice in the business.

In 1995, Kährs introduces a new generation of wood floors: Linnea featuring a thin surface layer of wood, but still hard, durable and easy to install.

In 1999, Kährs introduces the world's first parquet floor with the glueless Woodloc® joint. The technology was seen as revolutionary, resulting in faster laying and perfect results.

In 2004, a new sports floor is launched by Kährs. Advantages include that it can be laid more quickly and over larger areas. The floor is approved for the global standard for sports floors and used at many major sporting events.

In 2009, Kährs launches the next level of the Woodloc® joint system – Woodloc® 5S. These new joints make installation even faster and more flexible, while producing a stronger floor.

In 2017, the company's 160th anniversary is celebrated by the introduction of a number of new, innovative floors. Long-term efforts continue to ensure maximum sustainability throughout the whole production process and life cycle of a wood floor – from raw material to recycling.