Lancaster, Pa.—Armstrong Flooring announced that its Kankakee, Ill. manufacturing facility has received the 2014 Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award.
The Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award, presented by the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, honors organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to environmental excellence through outstanding and innovative sustainability practices. The Armstrong Kankakee manufacturing facility was recognized with this award for its efforts to reduce waste, both internally at the manufacturing facility and externally through the Armstrong Recycling Program for Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) Flooring.
“Investing in sustainability creates jobs, boosts our economy and is an investment in our future,” stated governor Pat Quinn. “These awards foster innovation and encourage our universities and businesses to help us build a stronger, greener Illinois.”