To improve customer service and operating efficiency, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is opening a Northeast Regional Support Center in 2009 at the to-be-constructed Chrin Commerce Center in Pennsylvania's Leigh Valley. Less that 70 miles from both Philadelphia and New York City, the new location is well positioned near one of Porsche's top sales regions. With construction slated for the fall, the 130,000 square-foot facility will hold 35 staff members, 20 of which will be new hires, and boasts room for future expansion up to 32,000 square feet. Atlanta-based Industrial Developments International, IDI, Inc., will lead construction on the building, also set to house a Porsche Academy Training Center, Porsche's Area East Office and new Northeast Parts Distribution Center. The combination of these regional operations with a third Parts Distribution Center (PDC) will greatly improve the company's logistic operations, says Rob Nemchik, general manager of Porsche Logistics, LLC. Porsche currently operates PDCs in Atlanta and Ontario, California. "The time it takes to get parts to Porsche dealers in the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada will be greatly reduced and at the same time the cost to ship will decrease," Nemchik says. "In addition, Porsche will realize the positive synergies of combining three departments in one location, something already established at our facility in Ontario with a great deal of success." In support if Porsche's commitment to 'Green' initiatives, the proposed building will be LEED certified for its environmental sensitivity. Pending Palmer Township approval, ground breaking is slated for October 2008, with a grand opening currently planned for summer 2009. For more information, visit Porsche online. | 
