Armstrong Wins Golden Hammer Award

Lancaster, PA, May 12--Armstrong Flooring, the leading manufacturer of resilient, hardwood, laminate and ceramic floor products for the professional and retail markets is a Golden Hammer Award winner for the third consecutive year as Bruce Hardwood Floors received a "Gold" level award Monday night during the National Hardware Show, being held this week in Las Vegas. Sponsored by Home Channel News magazine, the award program recognizes elite suppliers in 38 categories that demonstrate the greatest overall commitment in support of home center and building material dealers. "In the pursuit of excellence in Hardware/Home Improvement retailing, the Golden Hammer Awards program recognizes the contribution of the very best vendors in this industry," says Jeff Arlen, publisher, Home Channel News. Bruce received the highest-level award in the product category Home Décor, Hard Surface Flooring, for demonstrating superior support of retailer sales, marketing and partnership efforts. More than 2,500 ballots were e-mailed to buyers and merchandise managers of America's top 500 home center/building material dealers/retailers. The winners were chosen from more than 760 manufacturers. "This is indeed an honor and a validation of the excellent feedback we receive from our retailers about Bruce Hardwood Floors," says Roger Oates, vice president, Marketing, Armstrong Flooring. "Bruce always has been associated with quality, and winning the Golden Hammer Award demonstrates Armstrong leadership and commitment to our partners."