MIAMI, Fla. – Grupo Herval, one of Brazil’s largest furniture makers, has opened its first U.S. warehouse here to handle U.S. distribution of its premium Uultis Design brand of dining and occasional furniture. Uultis will target both the retail and design channels.
“We are opening the new warehouse in Miami to offer fast delivery service and support to premium retailers and designers in the U.S. and Canadian markets,” said Grupo Herval President Agnelo Seger in a release. The company also exhibited at October Market.
Uultis Design’s Pin dining table is designed by Sergio Batista.
“We were very pleased with the positive reaction to Uultis Designs at the High Point Market,” Seger said. “It provided us with an important opportunity to showcase our furniture which is designed by the best Brazilian designers and combines the latest in technology, design and our commitment to sustainability featuring natural raw materials, especially wood.”
Grupo Herval, celebrating its 60th anniversary, is one of the largest conglomerates in Brazil. In addition to its furniture manufacturing businesses, Grupo Herval is the largest Apple distributor in Latin America and also has significant holdings in retail, real estate and financing with annual revenues of more than $700 million. Grupo Herval exports to 30 countries worldwide.
Herval’s manufacturing facility in the southern Brazil state of Rio Grande do Sul.
With the opening of its Miami distribution facility, Uultis Designs will be available for immediate or quick delivery in the United States and Canada.
Uultis Designs featured products included the Mince and Sole armchairs, designed by the Brazilian designer Larissa Batista, partner with Sergio Batista at the Know How Studio. The collection also includes full line of sofas, dining rooms and accessory pieces.
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