Opens New Distribution Center in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC – July 23, 2014 – UMG Toledo, a leading distributor of countertop, flooring, wall tile and hardscaping materials, announces the opening of its newest distribution center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The new facility in Charlotte will stock a full offering of UMG product lines including natural stone, quartz, porcelain, ceramic and glass tile. The facility features a state-of-the-art showroom with an interactive Kitchen Visualizer, as well as an indoor crane that serves the natural stone and quartz slab selection center. The slab selection center will showcase over 250 colors of materials imported from 36 different countries. The Charlotte distribution center includes over 50,000 square feet of space to stock one of the largest surfacing inventories in the region. The facility is equipped with numerous features to better service the local marketplace including a full service showroom, overhead cranes, RFID technology, delivery trucks and customer service driven personnel. According to Raj Shah, Co-President of M S International Inc., “The large investment in a Distribution Center in Charlotte shows UMG’s commitment to one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. By being local, UMG will better serve customers in the Carolina market. We look forward to being a part of this community.” Founded in 1975, UMG is a leading nationwide distributor of flooring, countertop, wall tile and hardscaping products. Headquartered in Orange, California, UMG also maintains distribution centers across the United States and Canada. UMGs product line includes 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 maintains an inventory of over 50 million square feet. For more information on UMG.