Armstrong World Industries Acquires Parallel Architectural Products

Armstrong World Industries has acquired Parallel Architectural Products, an Englewood, Colorado–based manufacturer of extruded aluminum products used primarily in exterior architectural applications.

“We are happy to welcome Parallel to the Armstrong family and further expand our exterior metal portfolio,” says Mark Hershey, chief operating officer and senior vice president of Armstrong World Industries. “In a short amount of time, the team at Parallel has built an innovative portfolio of easily specified, extruded metal solutions for cladding, soffits, battens, and more. Adding these products and capabilities to our portfolio allows us to offer a more complete range of exterior metal solutions, complementing the design-centric, custom solutions offered by our Zahner and BŌK Modern brands.

”Under the management of a team with decades of experience in extruded metal for exterior applications, Parallel has developed a leading, diverse portfolio of innovative, versatile aluminum architectural products for both unique, custom structural elements and standard building applications.

“Joining the Armstrong family of architectural specialties brands provides us a unique opportunity to accelerate our growth with a company offering the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of innovative standard and custom architectural solutions in North America,” says K’leb Shivvers, co-founder and president of Parallel.

Architects and designers can choose from a variety of finishes, including more than 30 woodgrain options and 15 sleek solid colors that blend the warmth of real wood visuals with the design flexibility of durable, engineered solutions. A proprietary sophisticated interlocking design from Parallel with minimal components reduces the time and materials required for installation for contractors and installers. With no screws or pins on the end of the planks, the cladding and soffit products are easier and more efficient to install. A 304.8 mm (12 in.) width material is unique to the Parallel offering, reducing the labor intensity of installation. Made in the USA, Parallel products are compliant with the Build America, Buy America Act.

With the addition of Parallel, Armstrong has now completed 14 architectural specialties acquisitions since 2016.