Wood flooring maker Armstrong World Industries will split its flooring business from its ceilings business, creating two independent and publicly traded companies.

Citing "disappointing results," Armstrong World Industries said it will cease funding its DLW subsidiary as part of the exit strategy for its European flooring business.

Armstrong World Industries, Inc, designer and manufacturer of wood flooring and building products, reported its third-quarter 2014 results with net sales for wood flooring reaching $137.0 million

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE: AWI), a global leader in the design and manufacture of floors and ceilings, today reported third quarter 2014 results.

Wood plant expansions & reshoring accelerate. U.S. manufacturing continues to rise, with industrial production up 4.3 percent in June compared to the same period a year ago, according to recent figures from the Federal Reserve.

Armstrong (NYSE: AWI) wood flooring sales rose 23%, but profits tumbled 94% as the rising price of lumber took its toll.

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE: AWI), a global leader in the design and manufacture of floors and ceilings, today reported fourth quarter and full year 2013 results.

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. announced the pricing of the previously announced secondary public offering of 6,000,000 common shares of the Company held by The Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

Frank Ready, CEO of Armstrong Flooring Products, is retiring after 30 years. He will be succeeded by Thomas Mangas, who had been CFO.

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE: AWI) third quarter earnings rose 5% to $729.7 million, the increase driven primarily by residential wood flooring sales.