Over the past several months, Armstrong Flooring has experienced increases in raw materials, energy, transportation and operating costs. Key raw materials, such as lumber, PVC, plasticizer, limestone, TiO2, and packaging have not only increased, but continuing upward cost pressure is also expected throughout 2017. Rising natural gas and electricity prices are increasing our manufacturing facility operating costs. Fuel and transportation rates are rising both domestically and abroad, impacting our delivered cost.
In spite of every effort, Armstrong Flooring can no longer absorb the extent of these increases. As a result, Armstrong Flooring will be increasing prices for the following commercial product lines effective February 15, 2017:
- Commercial Sheet by 3-6 percent
- Linoleum by 3-6 percent
- Commercial Tile by 3-6 percent
- Wall base and Installation and Maintenance products by 3-6 percent
Commercial LVT will not be impacted by this price increase implementation.
This price increase will apply to orders shipping on or after Feb. 15, 2017. Special Job Quotes (SJQ’s) expiring on or before Feb. 15, 2017, will not be affected by this increase. Orders accepted prior to Feb. 15, under the Contract Basis of Sale, B and Competitive Tile Procedure price lists, will be protected at that price level for 30 days beyond the effective date of the price increase.