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In an effort to support its future retail growth with an expanded presence in the eastern U.S., REI announced plans for a second distribution center to be located in Bedford, Pa.
为全力支持未来零售业的发展，为扩张到美国东部地区作准备，REI宣布将第二销售中心设在贝得福得, Pa. 的计划。
REI selected Bedford as the site of its second distribution center following a comprehensive search, which included consideration of multiple sites in the mid- Atlantic region the general transit corridor determined by REI to be best for its distribution needs.
REI选择贝得福得作为它的第二销售中心经过周密全面的调查，该调查包括在大西洋中部地区很多地方的考察，要满足REI整体销售渠道的布局需求。
"Local, county and state officials responded very positively to REI locating in Bedford, which has a proven infrastructure for distribution facilities and has great proximity to our east coast retail locations," said Dave Presley, REI vice president of distribution and logistics.
REI集团销售物流副董事长说："贝得福得本地、县和州的政府官员对于REI州设在贝得福得的事情积极响应，为渠道设施以及东海岸零售终端的设立都提供了全面的支持。"
Construction of the planned 400,000 square-foot facility, to be located on approximately 35-acres in the Bedford County Business Park, will begin next year for full- capacity completion in early 2008, and will employ nearly 350 full-, part-time and seasonal employees. Upon completion, the distribution center is expected to process approximately 40 percent of REIs total product flow. REIs distribution system supports the companys direct sales, 82 retail stores, and last year reported sales of $887 million. The Bedford facility will complement REIs Sumner, Wash.-based distribution center, which was recently expanded to nearly 700,000 square feet to meet the companys immediate inventory and distribution needs.
第二销售中心将建设在占地将近35亩的贝得福得县的商务园区内，计划占地400,000平方英尺，预计明年开始建设，到2008年春季竣工。将聘请将?50名全职、兼职和临时员工。建成后，销售中心可以处理大约REI全部产品流量的40%的销售业务。REI的物流系统支持公司的直销、82个零售店的销售，去年已报告的销售量为88，700万美金。贝得福得的公司大楼将补全REI 的Sumner, 基于华盛顿的分配中心，最近该中心的面积已经扩大到700,000平方英尺，为了满足公司仓储和销售的需要。
"As we grow and expand our retail and direct sales presence, so has our need to expand our distribution capacity," said Presley. "Our distribution facility in the eastern region will allow us to continue to provide the high level of customer service and wide product selection that REI is known for, and will prepare us for future growth, particularly in the east."
Presley说："随着增加、扩大我们的零售和直销业务，我们需要增强我们的销售能力。东部地区的销售物流中心允许我们继续为我们的客户提供高水准的服务，加大REI知名产品的可选择性，为我们将来的发展尤其是在东部地区的发展做好准备。
REI has had an east coast retail presence since 1987 when it opened stores in Reading, Mass. and College Park, Md. Most recently REI opened stores in Pittsburgh and Raleigh, and announced plans for new stores in Greensboro, N.C.; Pineville, N.C.; and West Hartford, Conn. Currently REI has 18 retail stores located east of the Mississippi River that serve nearly 750,000 of REIs 2.5 million active members.
REI自从1987以来，已经拥有一个东海岸线零售平台，在Reading, 马萨诸塞和学院公园都开了店。最近，REI在匹兹堡和Raleigh新开了店，而且宣布了在Greensboro, N.C.、Pineville, N.C.、和西部哈特福德,的新店宣布计划。当前，在密西西比河东部，REI设有18个零售商店，为了给REI 公司250万活跃会员中大约750，000会员提供服务。
The new distribution center, which will supply REI stores, is expected to better serve REIs growing membership in the east with more frequent product replenishment, decreased delivery times and faster turnaround time for REIs store pickup service which allows customers to order online and pick up their purchases at the retail store of their choosing without incurring shipping charges.
新销售物流中心为REI商店供货，以其更多、更及时的补充产品、减少递送时间、缩短REI商店接到定单服务的往返时间，可以满足客户在线定单后到就近的零售店里取到他们的货品，更方便地为东部地区不断壮大的REI会员提供服务。
At a gathering today to announce REIs decision, Presley praised the governor and Pennsylvanias economic development team for their efforts in attracting and welcoming REI to area. "The states support and understanding of our business needs has been truly amazing, and we look forward to becoming an active member of the community," added Presley.
在宣布REI的决定时，Presley高度赞扬了当地的政府官员和宾夕法尼亚的经济发展组，正是因为他们的努力和热情，REI才落脚到此地。Presley又补充说："政府的支持和理解，使我们非常意外，我们希望能够成为该区中的活跃分子。"
"REIs decision to locate an east coast distribution facility in Pennsylvania is great news for Bedford and the entire region," Gov. Edward G. Rendell said. "REI could have gone anywhere, but looked at what we offered and picked Pennsylvania for this investment. We continue to use our resources to help companies like REI grow and create new opportunities. At the same time, we are investing in our people and in the revitalization of our communities. This is a tribute to our economic development team."
州长Edward G. Rendell说："REI决定在宾西法尼亚建立东海岸销售基地，对于贝得福得和整个地区都是一个巨大的消息。REI本可以去任何别的地方发展，但是REI看中政府提供的服务并且选择宾西法尼亚进行投资。我们继续利用我们的资源去帮助像REI这样的公司发展、创造新机遇。与此同时，我们也正在为我们的人民和我们的社区建设投资。这要归功于我们经济发展组。"
"Bedford County and REI are an excellent fit. We share a service-oriented work ethic, a passion for outdoor recreation and a commitment to environmental and historical preservation," added Bette Slayton, president of the Bedford County Development Association. "REI, well known as one of the countrys best employers and a strong supporter of communities in which it does business, will also bring significant new job growth and capital investment to our region."
"贝得福得县和REI公司非常吻合。我们共同拥有一个以服务为核心的工作定位，立志于发展户外健身运动，为保护环境和历史资源共同努力。" 贝得福得县发展协会主席Bette Slayton补充道："REI，众所周知是美国最受雇员欢迎的企业之一，并且也是商业协会一个强大的支持者，它会给我们地区带来众多的的工作机会和投资前景。"
In connection with the new distribution Center, Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell announced a $1.9 million investment to help REI construct the facility in Bedford that will bring 328 jobs to the region within five years.
在新销售中心的建立中，宾西法尼亚州长Edward G. Rendell宣布一项190万美金的投资帮助REI在贝得福得建设大楼，在五年内REI将为这个地区带来328个工作岗位。
The Governor said the states investment is supporting more than $28 million in private sector financing for REI, a leading supplier of specialty outdoor gear and clothing.
州长说政府投资将给REI提供超过2，800万美金的私人财政支持，满足REI在专业户外运动用品和服装方面领先发展的需求。
"This is tremendous news for the entire south central Pennsylvania region," Governor Rendell said. "Not only is REI creating hundreds of new jobs, it also is making a $28 million investment in the future of our people and our communities.
Rendell说："这对于整个宾西法尼亚中南部地区来说也是个巨大的消息。REI不仅创造了几百份新工作，其2，800万美金的投资对我们人民的未来和我们的社区也作出了贡献。"
"These jobs could have gone to Virginia or West Virginia, but the investment we are making was a key factor in REIs decision to choose Pennsylvania over other states for its second distribution facility."
"这些工作机会本来可以选择弗吉尼亚或西维吉尼亚，我们的投资是REI决定选择宾西法尼亚而不是选择其他州作为第二销售中心的关键因素。"
"This project is also an excellent example of how we attract private- sector investment by using our resources to help growing companies," the Governor added. "Im confident that REI will flourish here with the skilled workforce waiting to help in south central Pennsylvania."
"这个项目也是我们通过利用我们的资源来帮助发展公司，吸引私人投资的出色范例，"政府官员补充道："我们坚信REI公司将会发展得昌盛繁荣，因为在宾西法尼亚中南部地区有大量的技术娴熟的从业人员。"
