Completes 35,000 square foot expansion in Northeast

UMG Toledo (UMG), the leading importer and distributor of natural stone and porcelain has significantly expanded its operations in the Northeast. The newly constructed addition includes an additional 35,000 square feet of warehouse space dedicated to slab inventory. The slab distribution facility now totals 110,000 square feet. The expansion has allowed UMG to increase its stock to over 25,000 slabs of natural stone and quartz, encompassing 350 colors of granite, marble, quartz, onyx, and limestone. The expansion also includes upgraded showroom style lighting throughout the warehouse and a recently expanded 20,000 square foot customer viewing area. Manu Shah, UMG’s Chief Executive Officer, commented “the expansion of our facility was critical for us to continue to support our customers across the Northeast. With this expansion, we can continue to further increase both the depth and breadth of our slab product offering. In 2012 alone, we have introduced over 50 new and exciting slab colors. In addition, the expansion, which included the addition of four new cranes, will allow us to logistically better service our customers.” Founded in 1975, UMG is a leading distributor of flooring, countertop, wall tile and landscaping products. Headquartered in Orange, California, UMG also maintains 13 distribution centers across the United States and Canada. UMG’s product line includes granite, marble, travertine, slate, limestone and other natural stone products imported from over 36 countries on six continents. In addition, UMG carries an extensive offering of porcelain, ceramic, glass and quartz products. The company imports over 18,000 containers per year and maintains an inventory of over 50 million square feet. For more information on UMG.