Flooring, countertop supplier opens East Coast distribution hub in Suffolk
A company that specializes in flooring, countertops, wall tile and hardscaping products opened its East Coast distribution center in Suffolk this week.
Orange, California-based MSI has more than 50 showrooms and distribution centers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Its latest, a 548,000-square-foot warehouse facility at 120 Westport Parkway, marks a $61.6 million investment in Suffolk. It's expected to bring 80 jobs to the city.
'It's exciting to know that what we're building here in Suffolk is going to make a real impact — both for our customers and our neighbors,' Zachery Chavis, MSI operations director, said in a news release.
Suffolk Mayor Mike Duman said in the announcement the facility adds to the city's economic vitality and supports the continued growth of its industrial and logistics corridor.
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