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Armstrong Acquires Parallel Architectural Products

Based in Englewood, Co., Parallel is a growing manufacturer of extruded aluminum products primarily used in exterior architectural applications.

exterior metal solutions on a commercial building
Armstrong World Industries
January 8, 2026

Armstrong World Industries announced it has acquired Parallel Architectural Products (Parallel). Based in Englewood, Co., Parallel is an innovative, growing manufacturer of extruded aluminum products primarily used in exterior architectural applications.

“We are happy to welcome Parallel to the Armstrong family and further expand our exterior metal portfolio,” said Mark Hershey, COO 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,” said 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 12-inch 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. For more information, visit armstrongceilings.com/Parallel.
This article was originally posted on www.buildingenclosureonline.com.
KEYWORDS: aluminum architectural design architecture Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions mergers and acquisitions panels

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