$41 million investment in the manufacture of luxury vinyl tile (LVT) announced
in July. This marks the company’s second
investment in the Lancaster operation since
2008, when it added fiberglass-backed sheet vinyl manufacturing to that plant’s
production portfolio, and demonstrates its confidence the plant will continue
to be competitive on cost and quality, as the company said in the press release
received by Lesprom Network.
Armstrong Flooring CEO Frank Ready said, “We thank the commonwealth
and our employees for their support of this investment. By bringing this manufacturing to the U.S., we leverage our
manufacturing expertise and create a strong cost, quality and service position
for a very exciting product category.”
The LVT market is experiencing double-digit growth in North America, largely because
of product performance, appearance and ease-of-installation. By on-shoring LVT manufacturing from China, Armstrong expects
to realize a more competitive cost structure with shorter lead times and
improved customer service.
Construction is scheduled to start the 1Q 2014, with projected
completion in early 2015. The company
expects to add 57 employees to the plant, starting in early 2015, as a result
of this investment.
“We have a workforce in Pennsylvania that is committed
to excellence and hard work,” said Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett.
“The addition of 57 new jobs at this site in Lancaster County continues the
progress towards our goal of making Pennsylvania a national model
for job creation and innovation.”
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. is a global leader in the design and
manufacture of floors and ceilings. Based in Lancaster, Pa., Armstrong
operates 34 plants in eight countries and has approximately 8,800 employees
worldwide.
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