Travelers Rest, SC -- T&S Brass, a leading manufacturer of plumbing and foodservice equipment, announces that the Shanghai facility, located in the Pudong region, will now operate as the sales headquarters and customer service center for China.

Effective immediately, customers in China will be able to order and receive shipments directly from the Shanghai facility. Top items in the market will be stocked at the facility, such as pre-rinse units, faucets and components, and glass fillers, as well as hose reels, waste valves and more. Keith Lyerly will serve as General Manager, overseeing daily operations in Shanghai. Lyerly holds a Bachelor of Science in industrial management from Clemson University, and has more than 25 years of international management experience.

"This new offering will enable us to provide our customers in China with shorter lead times and specialized service," states Claude Theisen, T&S Brass President. "At T&S Brass, we continuously strive to provide the best service and the greatest value to our customers throughout the world."

The toll-free number for Shanghai sales is 400-820-0229. For questions related to this change, please contact Ella Ge, Shanghai Customer Service Rep. Ge holds a bachelor's degree in accounting, as well as a master's in supply chain management. She has been with T&S Brass for over five years.
 
The Shanghai facility recently received ISO 14001 Certification. Utilizing the ISO 14001 approach can lead to various benefits, including reduced waste management cost, savings in consumption of energy and materials, and a guideline for continuous improvement of environmental performance.
 

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