Chicago (April 4, 2019) – Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (“Armstrong”) and Roxul USA, Inc. (“Rockfon”) have entered into a confidential settlement agreement to fully resolve the litigation between them that was pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.
All claims in the litigation will be fully and finally dismissed and released with Armstrong making a payment to Rockfon for its costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees.
Pursuant to the settlement, both parties acknowledge that (a) Armstrong denies all claims of wrongdoing and makes no admission of wrongdoing or of the truth of any of the claims or allegations contained in Rockfon’s Complaint or otherwise alleged in the litigation; (b) all Armstrong exclusive distribution locations (i.e., any location where a reseller has agreed to sell only Armstrong ceiling system products) will remain exclusive to Armstrong under their respective distribution agreements, and (c) in all other non-exclusive or “open” distribution locations, resellers are free to purchase and resell ceiling systems products of any manufacturer at their discretion.
About Rockfon
Rockfon is part of the ROCKWOOL Group and is offering advanced acoustic ceilings and wall solutions to create beautiful, comfortable spaces.
At the ROCKWOOL Group, we are committed to enriching the lives of everyone who experiences our product solutions. Our expertise is perfectly suited to tackle many of today’s biggest sustainability and development challenges, from energy consumption and noise pollution to fire resilience, water scarcity and flooding. Our range of products reflects the diversity of the world’s needs, while supporting our stakeholders in reducing their own carbon footprint.
Stone wool is a versatile material and forms the basis of all our businesses. With approximately 11,000 passionate colleagues in 39 countries, we are the world leader in stone wool solutions, from building insulation to acoustic ceilings, external cladding systems to horticultural solutions, engineered fibers for industrial use to insulation for the process industry, and marine and offshore.
For more information, visit www.rockfon.com.
