Suburban Chicago Manufacturing Company Establishes Distribution Center in Dubai, UAE

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Quality Float Works, Inc. is proud to announce its international expansion with the launch of a new distribution center located in Dubai, UAE (United Arab Emirates) to serve its growing international customer base. The local suburban Chicago small business manufacturer continues to be successful in the midst of the tough economy due to their ability to penetrate international markets. Although the company currently exports to locations on several continents, this expansion establishes the first office location abroad enhancing their position in the global marketplace. Led by third and fourth generation manufacturers, President Sandra Westlund-Deenihan and her son, Vice President and General Manager Jason Speer, this 96-year old family-owned and operated manufacturing business has grown sales by 143% while international sales have skyrocketed from 3% to 30% since 2001.

Fast Facts On Dubai Distribution Center

• Location will focus on selling and stocking Quality Float Works, Inc. float balls and assemblies to serve new international customers and existing client base in the Gulf Region and Africa
• Quality Float Works, Inc. will also be working with fellow U.S. manufacturers to sell related products through their new distribution center
• Quality Float Works, Inc. has acquired a 30% stake in a Russian Trade Company that will utilize the new distribution center to get its products to market (Trans World Alliance (pvt) Ltd. Russia

Fast Facts on Quality Float Works, Inc. International Growth

• Company has expanded product lines and entered new markets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Australia in the second half of 2009; New markets in 2010 included Oman and Kuwait
• New 2010 Distributors included: Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Oman, UAE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Anticipated 2011 new territories include Iraq, Turkey, India, Panama, Korea, Columbia and Sri Lanka

About Quality Float Works, Inc.

Quality Float Works, Inc. is the premier manufacturer of hollow float metal balls and float valves in the nation. Their products are used to level liquid controls in a wide variety of industries including gas, plumbing, oil and agricultural applications. Many products you see and use every day, from gas pumps to air conditioners, could not be operated without float balls. Quality Float Works, Inc. is owned and operated by third and fourth generation entrepreneurs. To learn more about Quality Float Works, Inc., visit www.metalfloat.com | www.floatvalve.net

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