More logic to the latest carpet prices increases “record low levels of demand for carpet”, as one manufacturer put it. I am not an economist, but it seems to me that a sure way to reduce demand further is raise prices in an unstable economy. Carpet has lost a tremendous amount of market share to hard surface flooring such as laminate flooring, hardwood flooring and luxury vinyl tile products. I suspect with higher prices more of the market share will be lost.

Armstrong’s Kent Clauson had this to say, “You can complain about the economy,” noted Kent Clauson, general manager of marketing for Armstrong Flooring Products, “but I guarantee there will still be winners and losers. Armstrong is making the investments in generating leads, in having the best products, and in smart and green manufacturing to ensure that our customers are among the winners.”ACWG has accepted this partnership and look forward to offering Armstong Hardwood Flooring brands such as Hartco Hardwood, Bruce Hardwood, and Robbins Hardwood to our customers who demand quality, price and performance.