Armstrong Flooring spins off

LANCASTER, Pa. — Armstrong Flooring announced last week that it had completed its separation from Armstrong World Industries. North America’s largest wood flooring producer is now an independent and publicly traded corporation, with Donald R. Meier as president and CEO. Meier was CEO of Armstrong’s flooring division prior to its separation. He hopes to grow the company’s business by focusing on new products and customer service. Interviewed by the Central Pennsylvania Business Journal, he noted that a key new offering has been vinyl flooring inlaid with cultured diamonds to improve durability and waterproofing.