Armstrong Holdings, Inc. has reported second quarter 2004 net sales of $903.5 million, a 9.3 percent increase over second quarter net sales of $826.9 million in 2003. Excluding the favorable effects of foreign exchange rates of $16.5 million, consolidated net sales increased by 7.1 percent.
Sales increased in all regions of the world and in most operating segments. The improvement in sales was due to higher prices in North America and to generally improved demand for Armstrong's products throughout the world, the company said.