LANCASTER, Pa. (October 13, 2026) Armstrong World Industries, Inc., an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications, has expanded its WoodWorks® product line to include WoodWorks Grille – Select Western Hemlock. Armstrong now delivers this sought after wood species to the product line at scale, offering architects and designers communities a combination of premium aesthetics and streamlined production.
The addition of solid Western Hemlock introduces thousands of configurations to the WoodWorks Grille – Select portfolio available in a clear coat and 12 stain options. This expansion provides architects and designers with the flexibility required to realize complex visions without the constraints of typical manufacturing limitations or the long lead times often associated with custom wood orders.
The WoodWorks Grille – Select ceiling system offers significant control over architectural detail through a wide range of dimensional options. These include 3′ to 10′ panel lengths, three slat widths (3/4″, 1″, and 1-3/8″), and three slat heights (1-3/8″, 2-1/4″, and 3-1/4″). Designers can further customize visual density by specifying between two and eight slats per panel, allowing for adjustable open areas reaching up to 88%. This system is also is also part of Armstrong ProjectWorks® Design and Pre-construction services. ProjectWorks provides complimentary assistance to help simplify ceiling layouts and deliver comprehensive drawing packages that streamline the entire project process, from design and quoting through takeoffs and installation.
“This expansion removes the boundaries between custom design and standard manufacturing,” said Melinda Nett, GM Commercial Sales, Western US and Canada, Armstrong World Industries. “By offering Western Hemlock at this scale, we are providing the freedom to create thousands of configurations without standard restrictions, all while maintaining the reliability and speed expected from Armstrong.”
WoodWorks Grille – Select in Western Hemlock is engineered for high-performance commercial environments and simplified specification. Part of the Armstrong Sustain® portfolio, the product meets rigorous sustainability standards and offers NRC values up to 0.85 when paired with optional fleece and BioAcoustic™ infill panel. The system is tested and approved for all seismic zones and carries a standard Class B ASTM E84 fire performance rating with Class A fire coating available upon request.
The system can enhance Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and contribute to biophilic designs and building certification standards like the WELL™ v2 “Nature and Place” feature. The panels are also available in FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) certified wood as a premium quoted option (license code FSC C007626).
To explore the spectrum of finishes and configurations, visit WoodWorks® Grille – Select where the Armstrong Online Configurator is available to provide immediate visualization and technical data, ensuring that even the most imaginative visions can be specified and quoted faster and more reliably through familiar channels.
About Armstrong World Industries
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. For more than 165 years, Armstrong has delivered products and capabilities that enable architects, designers and contractors to transform building design and construction with elevated aesthetics, acoustics and sustainable attributes. The Armstrong brand portfolio, including Turf®, 3form®, Arktura®, Zahner®, BŌK Modern®, Móz™Designs, LightArt®, Geometrik, Eventscape, and Parallel, empowers ambitious architectural ideas. With $1.6 billion in revenue in 2025, AWI has approximately 4,000 employees and a manufacturing network of 24 facilities, plus seven facilities dedicated to its WAVE joint venture.
