Armstrong World Industries Inc. (AWI) announced that it has completed its acquisition of Architectural Components Group Inc. (ACGI). The acquisition further advances the strategy of AWI to sell into more spaces and sell more into every space by penetrating the architectural specialties segment with a broad portfolio and capabilities.  ACGI marks the third acquisition in the last twelve months.

ACGI is a designer and manufacturer of custom architectural specialty wood ceiling and wall solutions. ACGI capabilities and product solutions will complement and enhance the existing wood ceiling and wall solutions from AWI.  ACGI is located in Marshfield, Mo., and has annual revenues of approximately $35 million. 

AWI CEO Vic Grizzle says, “ACGI has been on our radar for some time and at the top of our acquisition target list. We are extremely pleased to have them join the AWI family. The business is recognized among architects, designers and end-users as one of the leading wood product companies in our industry. Wood ceilings and walls is a double-digit growth category for AWI, and we plan to build upon ACGI’s solid foundation.”

AWI Ceilings and Walls SVP Charlie Chiappone adds, “This business is truly one of the gems in our industry. Their innovative, leading-edge designs have unique attributes that architects want to specify and owners want to install.  ACGI and their high-performing employees bring wood competencies and capabilities that, when combined with the Armstrong brand strength and market reach, will establish an industry-leading capability in the fast-growing wood ceiling and wall market.  ACGI will become the cornerstone of AWI’s center of excellence for our wood product portfolio.”

AWI will service all of their wood products out of the acquired Missouri facility and through existing distribution channels.  AWI funded the acquisition with available cash.  Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.