Our History

Zentia is a relatively new name in the construction industry, evolving from Armstrong Ceiling Solutions in November 2020. But our journey begins a long time ago. Discover our history.

1860

Thomas Armstrong

Thomas Armstrong establishes the Armstrong Cork Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. By 1891, it is the largest cork supplier in the world.

1906

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

The Armstrong Cork Company decides to diversify its products. It constructs a new factory in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, which will produce its first new offering – linoleum flooring.

1908

Thomas Armstrong dies

He leaves behind an ambitious business that will continue to expand, providing vital products to the construction industry around the world.

1955

John H McConnell

John H McConnell establishes Worthington Industries in Columbus, Ohio after spotting an opportunity for custom-processed steel. In 1976, it would generate $100 million in sales.

1966

Team Valley, Gateshead

Armstrong World Industries opens a new manufacturing facility in Team Valley, Gateshead.

1984-85

Suspended ceilings

Both Armstrong World Industries and Worthington Industries enter the suspended ceiling space and begin manufacturing ceiling tiles and suspension grids.

1992

WAVE

Worthington Industries and Armstrong World Industries launch a joint venture – the Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE).

1997

Team Valley, Gateshead

WAVE establishes a factory close to the existing Armstrong World Industries site on the Team Valley Trading Estate in Gateshead. It manufactures grids for suspended ceilings.

2017

Armstrong World Industries EMEA sale

Armstrong World Industries, Inc, now trading on the New York Stock Exchange and generating annual net sales in the region of $2.8 billion, decides to sell its EMEA ceilings business to Knauf, including joint venture operations under WAVE.

2018

European Commission

The European Commission instructs Knauf to split its newly acquired business and create a competitor. Ceiling Solutions Ltd is created as a new legal entity.

2020

Ceiling Solutions Ltd

Aurelius Equity Opportunities complete the acquisition of Ceiling Solutions Ltd, trading under the name Armstrong Ceiling Solutions, creating the UK’s market-leading provider of complete ceiling solutions.

2020

New brand strategy

Ceiling Solutions Ltd introduces its new brand, Zentia, in Phase I of its new brand strategy. The business operates under a dual Armstrong-Zentia brand.

2021

Zentia, evolved from Armstrong Ceiling Solutions

Zentia completes Phase II of its brand strategy and fully rebrands to Zentia, the UK’s market leader in complete ceiling solutions. Today we serve the UK and Ireland, Iberia, and the Baltics.

Our Goals

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Our lifecycle approach

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Standards and Certifications

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Sustainability

Building Rating Schemes

Zentia’s suspended ceiling solutions can help your project gain credits on several building rating schemes. Find out more below.

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