The global sports apparel maker Nike is to invest US$99m in a new distribution centre in Taicang, Jiangsu province, reported China Sourcing News. The 120,000 sq metre facility in Taicang Economic Development Area will provide distribution support for Nike’s footwear, apparel and equipment products.

Construction will begin in spring 2009 and the centre will be put into operation in the third quarter of 2010. It should reach full initial capacity by the second quarter of 2011.
Mr Willem Haitink, vice president and general manager for Nike China, said the new centre would help to reduce delivery times by up to 15 per cent.