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Armstrong World Industries has acquired Eventscape, a design and fabrication company specialising in complex architectural features for ceilings, walls and facades. The deal expands Armstrong's custom design capabilities following previous acquisitions of Zahner, Arktura, Turf and 3form. Founded in 1999, Eventscape employs 150 professionals across facilities in Toronto and New York, generating approximately $30 million in revenue in 2025. The company uses parametric modelling and advanced fabrication techniques across materials including metal, wood, resin and glass. Recent projects include JP Morgan Chase's New York headquarters and David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center. Armstrong funded the acquisition through available cash and its revolving credit facility. The company reported $1.4 billion in revenue in 2024 and operates 24 manufacturing facilities.

Armstrong plans CEO succession for 2026, promotes COO Mark Hershey to President and CEO. Armstrong World Industries will promote COO Mark Hershey to president and CEO on April 1, 2026, as current CEO Vic Grizzle transitions to executive chair - an executive shift that could signal continued emphasis on operational execution, acquisitions and product-line strategy across ceilings and architectural specialties. February 17, 2026 Armstrong World Industries has set a planned leadership transition for 2026, naming current Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mark Hershey as the company's next president and CEO, effective April 1, 2026. Current President and CEO Vic Grizzle will move into the role of executive chair. Hershey will also join the company's board of directors. For wall and ceiling contractors, the headline is continuity. Armstrong is positioning the transition as the next step in a long-term succession plan rather than a strategic reset, which typically points to stable product-line direction and sustained focus on manufacturing execution, innovation and commercial support across mineral fiber ceilings and architectural specialties. Board Chair Roy Templin credited Grizzle with transforming Armstrong into a more focused building products company since the 2016 separation from its flooring business. The company highlighted growth, operational performance and disciplined capital allocation during that period, including expansion of the Architectural Specialties segment through acquisitions. Grizzle said he has worked closely with Hershey throughout his tenure and described the move as the right time to hand off leadership. Armstrong noted that Hershey has been involved in the company's strategy and acquisitions since 2016, including transactions that expanded Architectural Specialties - an area that often touches specialty wall systems, perimeter conditions, and high-finish interior packages. Hershey said he intends to build on Armstrong's current foundation, continue its growth strategy and maintain a customer-driven focus. For contractors and project teams, that likely means continued emphasis on performance-driven interior assemblies - particularly in ceilings and specialty applications where coordination, lead times, and specification compliance can directly impact schedule and closeout. Hershey has served as Armstrong's COO since April 2025 and previously served as senior vice president, Americas beginning in January 2022. Armstrong said his responsibilities have included strategy and operations across the company's Mineral Fiber and Architectural Specialties segments, along with innovation, business development and enterprise-wide planning. Looking for a reprint of this article? From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today! JOIN TODAY To unlock your recommendations. Already have an account? Sign In

Armstrong acquires Parallel Architectural Products. Based in Englewood, Co., Parallel is a growing manufacturer of extruded aluminum products primarily used in exterior architectural applications. Armstrong World Industries announced it has acquired Parallel Architectural Products (Parallel). Based in Englewood, Co., Parallel is an innovative, growing manufacturer of extruded aluminum products primarily used in exterior architectural applications. "We are happy to welcome Parallel to the Armstrong family and further expand our exterior metal portfolio," said Mark Hershey, COO and Senior Vice President of Armstrong World Industries. "In a short amount of time, the team at Parallel has built an innovative portfolio of easily specified, extruded metal solutions for cladding, soffits, battens, and more. Adding these products and capabilities to our portfolio allows us to offer a more complete range of exterior metal solutions, complementing the design-centric, custom solutions offered by our Zahner(R) and BŌK Modern(R) brands." Under the management of a team with decades of experience in extruded metal for exterior applications, Parallel has developed a leading, diverse portfolio of innovative, versatile aluminum architectural products for both unique, custom structural elements and standard building applications. "Joining the Armstrong family of architectural specialties brands provides us a unique opportunity to accelerate our growth with a company offering the industry's most comprehensive portfolio of innovative standard and custom architectural solutions in North America," said K'leb Shivvers, co-founder and president of Parallel. Architects and designers can choose from a variety of finishes, including more than 30 woodgrain options and 15 sleek solid colors that blend the warmth of real wood visuals with the design flexibility of durable, engineered solutions. A proprietary sophisticated interlocking design from Parallel with minimal components reduces the time and materials required for installation for contractors and installers. With no screws or pins on the end of the planks, the cladding and soffit products are easier and more efficient to install. A 12-inch width material is unique to the Parallel offering, reducing the labor intensity of installation. Made in the USA, Parallel products are compliant with the Build America, Buy America Act. With the addition of Parallel, Armstrong has now completed 14 Architectural Specialties acquisitions since 2016. For more information, visit armstrongceilings.com/Parallel.