American company Heelys, which is best known for its wheeled footwear, has opened its first facility outside the USA. The new office in Qingdao, China, will oversee several sourcing functions including quality control, price negotiation, logistics and product development and will also allow for improved research and development and improved communication between the company and its distribution partners in Asia.  It will employ 13 full-time staff and will be led by Will Albers, vice-president of Sourcing.

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