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Jan 1, 2007


If you're wearing a Nautica shirt or pair of pants, chances are it came through Martinsville-Henry County.  In 2000, clothing giant Nautica consolidated its regional distribution operations to Martinsville-Henry County, where they distribute to fine department stores and Nautica Outlet stores nationwide.  The 500,000-square-foot integrated logistics facility provides faster delivery to retail outlets, reduced costs and a competitive advantage for the company.  Nautica's distribution center features conveying, sorting and software routing systems to provide a seamless transition from order placement to shipping.  With more than 300 employees, it's easy to see why business works in Martinsville-Henry County.

 

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Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation
134 East Church Street, Suite 200 PO Box 631, Martinsville, Virginia 24114
Phone: 276.403.5940 | Fax: 276.403.5941