US' Columbia Sportswear expands Robards, Kentucky distribution centre

It has been awarded approximately $2.8 million in tax benefits from the state of Kentucky and Henderson County that are expected to be realised over the course of ten years, subject to certain conditions. The new jobs will pay highly competitive rates and benefits, and are expected to average approximately $24 per hour, inclusive of benefits, Columbia said in a media statement.

“We’ve had a distribution centre in Kentucky since 2004. We think investing in this area will be good for our business, strengthening our supply chain and allowing us to hire top-notch talent. Columbia has been a great community partner over the years,” Tim Boyle, president, CEO and chairman of the board, said in a statement.

“We are truly grateful for the continued investments Columbia Sportswear is making in our region. We’re certain this project will help Columbia achieve its strategic goals. This expansion will benefit citizens throughout Northwest Kentucky. We’re also thankful to have strong partnerships with the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Henderson Economic Development and the board of directors of 4 Star Industrial Park, with whom Henderson County Fiscal Court worked to provide the incentives needed to seal the deal,” Henderson County Judge Executive, Brad Schneider, said.

“Our distribution centre in Henderson County continues to advance new processing capabilities. Investment in this area will help us achieve our goal to get our products into the hands of our customers and consumers in the timeliest manner possible,” Alonzo Plater, vice president, global distribution, said.

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