Armstrong World Industries, Inc., an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications, introduces Axiom® Design Troughs, an extruded aluminum ceiling solution that helps architects, designers, and contractors integrate lighting, HVAC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP), and architectural details within the ceiling plane without compromising design intent. Axiom Design Troughs simplify coordination, support cleaner installs, and give design teams the flexibility they need to deliver on their vision.
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“Architects and contractors are raising the bar on what ceiling systems need to deliver and coordination within the ceiling plane is a big part of that conversation,” said Dave Hovekamp, vice president, sales & marketing of WAVE, Armstrong World Industries. “No other ceiling manufacturer offers a standard, off-the-shelf trough system that coordinates across ceiling elements for both aesthetics and system integration. That’s a meaningful gap that Axiom Design Troughs were purpose-built to fill and they meet that demand head on.”
Built for Architects, Designers, and Contractors
Axiom Design Troughs give design teams a clean, specifiable solution for running lighting, MEP, HVAC, and architectural details through a single, refined channel with standard profiles, corners, and intersections, plus custom sizing for projects with unique requirements.
For contractors, out-of-the-box trough sections and field-cuttable components reduce jobsite complexity and support cleaner finished conditions. Standard corners and intersections help manage even the most demanding ceiling design layouts.
Product Options and Design Flexibility
Axiom Design Troughs offer a range of standard components to support coordinated ceiling layouts:
• Four profile options: 2″ × 4″ Design Trough, 2″ × 6″ Design Trough, 4″ Face Plate, 6″ Face Plate
• Standard 2″ depth with 4″ and 6″ trough width options; custom height and width options available
• 90-degree corners, 3-way, and 4-way intersections for complex layouts
• Field-cuttable components for exact on-site fit
• Integrated boss channels for discreet clip and splice plate connections
• Coordinates with Armstrong ceiling panels, suspension systems, and speciality ceilings
• Standard White and Black finishes.
Sustainability and Warranty
Axiom Design Troughs are part of the Armstrong Sustain™ portfolio, meeting stringent industry
sustainability compliance standards, and are included in the CleanAssure™ family of disinfectableceiling products. The system is backed by a 10-Year Limited Warranty and a 30-Year System
Warranty.
For more information, visit www.armstrong.com/designtroughs to explore product details, download specifications, and connect with an Armstrong representative.
About Armstrong World Industries
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. For more than 165 years, Armstrong has delivered products and capabilities that enable architects, designers and contractors to transform building design and construction with elevated aesthetics, acoustics and sustainable attributes. With $1.6 billion in revenue in 2025, AWI has approximately 4,000 employees and a manufacturing network of 24 facilities, plus seven facilities dedicated to its WAVE joint venture. In 2025 and 2026, the sustainability efforts of Armstrong earned it the designation as one of America’s Greenest Companies by Newsweek.
