The Merit Distribution Group, Inc. Employee Directory
Building MaterialsSouth Carolina, United States501-1000 Employees
The Merit Distribution Group, Inc., commonly referred to as Merit, is a national distributor of paint sundries, flooring products, and related installation supplies. It is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and operates under the Lancaster brand in the paint sundries segment and the E.J. Welch brand in flooring products and supplies. The company is part of the wholesale building materials industry and maintains a sizable workforce. Merit serves professional customers by supplying a broad range of installation materials across its two brand portfolios, addressing needs in both paint-related products and flooring installations. In October 2025, Roger Farmer was appointed chief executive officer for Merit Distribution Group, Lancaster, and EJ Welch, representing a leadership update for the organization.