By Li Tong

On 18th October, construction of the new plant of Bayer Consumer Health Products Qidong Supply Center started.

The planned total investment of phase 1 of the project is 600 million yuan. It will be equipped with advanced production lines, labs and storage facilities. It is expected to be completed in 2026 and put into operation in 2028. It is expected to become one of Bayer's most modern and sustainable supply centers in the world.

‘Nantong has good location conditions, excellent business environment and great potential in the future. I am very glad to see that Bayer has chosen Nantong, a land full of innovation and economic growth momentum, to continue its development.’ Julio Triana, the President of the Consumer Health Division of Bayer, said. After the project is completed, it aims to meet the increasing demand for self-care solutions among Chinese consumers, and it will also enhance the building of global supply chain system. He hoped that with the efforts of all parties, the new product supply center would bring social and economic benefits to Nantong and even the entire country, bring new breakthroughs in the health care field, and benefit more people.

Dan Hallett, Chief Operating Officer of Bayer Consumer Health, attended the event.