M S INTERNATIONAL BECOMES MASTER SUPPLIER FOR RETAILER
M S International, Inc. (MSI), a North American importer and national distributor of natural stone, announced that it has agreed to become the master supplier of natural stone to CCA Global Partners, the world's largest floor covering retailer, operating under brands such as Flooring America, ProSource and Carpet One. The supply agreement underscores the growing popularity of natural stone in the retail flooring market.
Under the terms of the program, MSI will offer its Premium Natural Stone line of products to the members of CCA Global, beginning in March 2003. MSI's Premium Natural Stone line of products includes slate, travertine, marble, granite and limestone tiles in various colors and sizes, and it will be distributed from MSI's four strategic warehouses. The program team will be headed by Nile Shah, a 15-year veteran of the natural stone industry, and supported by Fred Meredith, a 20-year veteran of the carpet/flooring industry.