C. R. Laurence Co. of Los Angeles, a supplier to the glazing, architectural, construction, industrial and automotive industries, is opening a new branch distribution facility in Las Vegas.

The new branch will serve CRL customers in Nevada and Utah and will have a 40,000 sq. ft. facility in the southwestern area of the city.

"With this new branch, we will be able to improve service to customers in the region and facilitate delivery," said Donald E. Friese, CRL president and chief executive officer in a company press release.

"The facility will also feature a "Will Call" department and a major product display area. Las Vegas is often cited as the fastest growing city in America and opening a facility there makes good business sense."

Branch manager for the new facility will be Doug Monroe, who has been with CRL for more than 14 years.