December 19, 2007—Armstrong World Industries, Inc. won a patent lawsuit brought by Pergo, Inc. and Pergo (Europe) AB.
Following a trial in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, a jury decided that mechanically locking laminate flooring panels sold by Armstrong do not infringe Pergo patents. In addition, the jury invalidated all of the patent claims Pergo asserted against the company.
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of floors, ceilings and cabinets. In 2006, Armstrong’s consolidated net sales totaled approximately $3.4 billion. Based in Lancaster, Pa., Armstrong operates 40 plants in 10 countries and has approximately 13,000 employees worldwide. For more information, see the Web site.
