Opens New Distribution Center in Lenexa, KS

UMG Toledo (“UMG”), a leading distributor of countertop, flooring, wall tile and hardscaping materials, announces the opening of its new 70,000 square foot distribution center in the Kansas City market. The facility is expected to be fully operational beginning August 2013. The facility in Lenexa, Kansas will stock a full offering of UMG product lines including natural stone, quartz, porcelain, ceramic and glass tile. The state-of-the-art facility will feature a 5,000 sq.ft. interactive 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 200 colors imported from 36 different countries. The facility will be 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 UMG Toledo, “The Lenexa, Kansas location is a strategic step for our company, as this shows our continued commitment to servicing the Midwest market. This location provides us the ability to deliver our products more efficiently to customers in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri.” Founded in 1975, UMG is a leading nationwide distributor of flooring, countertop, wall tile and landscaping products. Headquartered in Orange, California, UMG also maintains distribution centers across the United States and Canada. UMG’s 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.