National Hardware Show Press Release

Spartanburg, SC - November 7, 2008 - Lancaster has developed a joint effort with the National Hardware Show to support dealers and participating exhibitors at the 2009 event to be held in Las Vegas next May. This will allow vendors to promote their products at the show and have a venue through which they can sell. Lancaster will have a booth and will be developing special promotions for attending dealers and participating vendors.

The National Hardware Show has sent out a press release and will provide further details as the event nears. Lancaster will be the exclusive sundry distributor for this program.

Lancaster Unveils New Logo

Spartanburg, SC - June 30, 2008 - Lancaster, the nation's leading paint sundries distributor, unveiled a "new look" today that includes a redesign of the company's logo. The new logo symbolizes the company's evolution and growth since its founding in 1953.

The new logo will be the first step in an initiative to update the company's marketing vehicles including its web sites, catalogs, and marketing collateral. According to Geff Lynch, VP of Marketing, "The new logo symbolizes the strategic transformation underway at Lancaster and our new tag-line now reflects the capabilities of our distribution network."

Lancaster Opens New Distribution Center

Spartanburg, SC - May 27, 2008 - Lancaster, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Merit Group, Inc. has opened a new distribution center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The new state-of-the-art 50,000 square foot distribution center officially opened on May 27, 2008. In addition to Utah, the center will also service the states of Montana, North & South Dakota, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado and Arizona, as well as parts of Nevada.

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Craig Bland
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Medina OH

Dene Merrow

Territory Manager

Thornton CO