Consumer Group is an industry leader in its product lines with customized category management, fast quotation turnaround, sophisticated forecasting system, state-of-the-art Distribution Center, enviable fill rate record, leading edge computer systems, strong focus on merchandising excellence and its commitment to bringing quality products to market at competitive prices. Our company-owned Asian manufacturing operations have design, engineering, and quality control capabilities, which enable us to quickly bring products to market. These capabilities, combined with joint ventures, exclusive supplier arrangements, and long-term relationships, enable us to satisfy our customer needs for low cost, high-quality products. With this collaborative team approach, we are able to fulfill our goal of 100% customer satisfaction.

Consumer Group distributes its products through a new, state-of-the-art warehouse facility located in Groveport, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus. This 142,000 square-foot Distribution Center is ideally located to reach any shipping point within the continental US. Utilizing RF (radio frequency) technology, customer orders are quickly and accurately processed, and ready for shipment within 48 hours. At the same time, inventory levels are automatically updated, providing our Customer Service and Purchasing departments real time information. Our sophisticated system capabilities also include Internet EDI, as well as traditional EDI transactions, VICS Bill of Lading, and POS Analysis.

Our marketing strategy includes offering a comprehensive merchandising program, which includes design, layout, and setup of selling areas. We utilize sophisticated software to optimally utilize available floor and shelf space. Our products are packaged and designed for ease of use for the end consumer. We can fulfill 100% of packaging needs including shrink-wrap, bagged, carded and clamshell. In-house design, assembly and packaging capabilities enable Consumer Group to react quickly and effectively to service our customers' ever changing needs.