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Armstrong Flooring Names Shnier Residential Distributor of the Year New Thomas Armstrong Awards Recognize Excellence in Distribution

LANCASTER, Pa., February 20 2017 – Armstrong Flooring has announced Shnier as Residential Distributor of the Year. The first annual Thomas Armstrong Awards honors distributors who exemplify integrity, a resilience of spirit and deep dedication to their customers.

“Our founder, Thomas Armstrong, set forth to ‘Let the Buyer Have Faith,’ standing behind products to give each customer confidence in their purchase,” said President & CEO Don Maier. “This way of doing business set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate and innovate for the people we are here to serve–distributors, retailers and consumers.”

Over the past 75 years, Shnier has grown to become a dominant force in the Canadian floor covering industry. By providing fashionable and contemporary products, comprehensive integrated marketing programs, and industry leading logistical services, Shnier has earned the reputation of being one of the most innovative organizations in the Canadian floor covering industry. The group was honored by Armstrong Flooring at a special awards event at the International Surfaces Show last month in Las Vegas, Nevada.


Top Photo From Left to Right: Benoit Fortin Regional Sales MGR Quebec Shnier; Jocelyn Huot Dir of Sales Eastern Canada Shnier; Ryan Gallick Digital Marketing Design MGR Shnier; Ed duDomaine Pres. & CEO Gesco; Neil Garrett Product MGR Armstrong Shnier; Stephen Aked Dir of Sales Ontario Shnier; Paul Green Pres. Shnier; Dominic Rice, Senior Vice President, Commercial, AFI; Don Maier, President & CEO, AFI; Joe Bondi, Senior Vice President, Residential, AFI; Tammy Tramble Dir. Of Sales National Accounts Shnier; Doug Bould Sales Rep. Shnier; Ron Murray Commercial Sales MGR Western Canada; and Jamie Crowther Regional Sales MGR Western Ontario


About Armstrong Flooring: Armstrong Flooring, Inc. (NYSE:AFI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative flooring solutions that inspire spaces where people live, work, learn, heal and play. Headquartered in Lancaster, Pa., Armstrong Flooring is the #1 manufacturer of resilient and wood flooring products across North America. The Company safely and responsibly operates 18 manufacturing facilities in three countries and employs approximately 3,700 individuals, all working together to provide the highest levels of service, quality and innovation to ensure it remains as strong and vital as its 150-year heritage. Learn more at www.armstrongflooring.com.