Armstrong World Industries has announced personnel changes in its flooring business intended to strengthen its capabilities to deliver quality, innovation and service in North America and around the world, according to the company.

Effective June 1, Kevin Biedermann, currently vice president and general manager, North America residential flooring, is taking on the role of vice president, global sales excellence, a new role created to drive a more global selling capability.

Joseph Bondi succeeds Biedermann effective May 19. Bondi joins Armstrong from North American Specialty Products where he was vice president and general manager of the North American pipe corp. division. He is experienced in general management, manufacturing/operations improvement, selling through distribution and through big box retail, product development, marketing, brand management, sales management, supply chain and strategic planning. 

Effective May 15, Dominic Rice, vice president and general manager, North America Commercial floor products, is assuming manufacturing responsibility for North America commercial resilient products, and Charles (Chuck) Grogan becomes vice president, global floor operations.   

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