Appoints Rajesh Shah and Rupesh Shah as Co-Presidents

UMG Toledo, the leading importer and distributor of countertops, flooring, wall tile, and landscaping products in North America, is proud to announce that Rajesh and Rupesh Shah have been appointed Co-Presidents of the Company. Manu and Rika Shah, founders of UMG, made the announcement at a gathering of UMG’s leadership team. Rajesh and Rupesh, both graduates of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business have been working as Executive Vice Presidents of UMG for almost ten years. In their new roles, they will be responsible for the growth of the Company through strategic thinking, developing leaders, managing and expanding the distribution network, improving the supply chain, and continuing to build UMG’s product portfolio. Both brothers will also be responsible for evaluating and executing new opportunities in the marketplace. “Raj and Rup Shah have successfully led massive efforts to make UMG a powerhouse in the flooring, countertop, wall-tile and landscaping industry. They have been instrumental in developing many product lines with fresh approaches while streamlining product purchases from over 36 countries,” said Manu Shah, founder and CEO of M S International. “As the economy continues to improve, we look forward to working with our vendors and customers to continue to make our products more accessible and affordable in the marketplace. We have been given a great foundation and thank the entire UMG team for the opportunity given to us,” stated Rajesh Shah. Rupesh Shah further commented, “We are very optimistic about our growth prospects for the next several years. As the industry returns to healthy growth rates, we have a great team in place, a wonderful pipeline of new products, innovative marketing and merchandising programs, and a defined and focused strategy. We look forward to working with our customers to help grow their businesses for years to come.” Founded in 1975, UMG is a leading distributor of flooring, countertop, wall tile and landscaping products. Headquartered in Orange, California, UMG also maintains distribution centers in 14 major metropolitan areas across the United States and Canada. The company services a nationwide customer base, which includes leading retailers and wholesalers of surfacing products. UMG’s product line includes granite, marble, travertine, slate and other natural stone products imported from over 36 countries on six continents. In addition, UMG carries a full product offering of porcelain, ceramic, glass, and quartz surfaces. For more information on UMG.