ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES INC
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. is an international designer and manufacturer of wall and ceiling building materials based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. As of 2014, AWI
Basic company information
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- Business sectors
- building material [1]
- Company / filing name
- ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES INC [2]
- Headquarters location
- Lancaster [1]
- Founded
- 1860; 1891 [1]
- Official website
- www.armstrongceilings.com ↗ [1]
- ISIN (reported securities)
- US04247X1028 [1]
- CIK
- 7431 [2]
- Country in background record
- United States [1]
- Symbols / exchanges
- AWI (NYSE) [2]
Company positioning and business
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. is an international designer and manufacturer of wall and ceiling building materials based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. As of 2014, AWI [3]
had 3,100 employees and a global manufacturing network of 17 facilities, down from 26, including nine plants dedicated to its WAVE joint venture, in 2012. [3]
A Pennsylvania corporation incorporated in 1891, Armstrong filed for reorganization December 6, 2000 and it emerged from Chapter 11 reorganization on October 2, 2006. Its stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange October 18, 2006. The Armstrong World Industries, Inc. Asbestos Personal Injury Settlement Trust in 2006 held approximately 66% of AWI's outstanding common shares. [3]
Background text: Wikipedia contributors, Armstrong World Industries. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.
Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: AWI (NYSE). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
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Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES INC founded?
Founded: 1860; 1891. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Where is the headquarters of ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES INC?
Headquarters location: Lancaster. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES INC?
Business sectors: building material. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — Armstrong World Industries (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.