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Armstrong acquires Simplex Ceilings

Armstrong acquires Simplex Ceilings

Simplex will become part of the Armstrong Building Products division.


By By BD+C Staff | November 28, 2011
Armstrong Simplex
The acquisition of Simplex strengthens Armstrongs capabilities in the North American specialty ceiling market and supports the

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. today announced it has acquired Intalite Inc., operating under the name Simplex (“Simplex”) and based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

The acquisition of Simplex strengthens Armstrong’s capabilities in the North American specialty ceiling market and supports the company’s overall growth strategy, which includes expanding its global leadership and manufacturing presence in targeted markets. Terms of the purchase were not disclosed. Simplex will become part of the Armstrong Building Products division.

Simplex designs, develops and manufactures specialty metal ceiling systems for a wide range of market segments and applications, with sales primarily in the United States and Canada. BD+C

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