Asia • Business

Chinese Heavy Equipment Maker Sany Hit With Patent Complaint

by Trevor Williams | June 19, 2013 Construction equipment manufacturer Sany America Inc., a Chinese subsidiary that has a $60 million plant in Peachtree City, has been accused by a Wisconsin-based competitor of infringing on patents dealing with a newly introduced line of cranes.  More
Americas • Economic Development

Newell Rubbermaid Partners With Habitat on 'Global Day of Service'

by Phil Bolton | June 19, 2013 The Twitter feeds for Michael Polk, president and CEO of Newell Rubbermaid Inc., poured in from Asia the morning of Wednesday, June 19, letting him know that the Habitat for Humanity projects his company was backing already had been off to a good start. More
Europe • Economic Development

Time Is Ripe for Investment Ties Between Poland, Southeast

by Trevor Williams | June 18, 2013 The Metro Atlanta Chamber is hoping to lead the creation of a new organization to spur investment activity between Poland and the Southeast United States.  More
Europe • Economic Development

UPS CEO Calls for Comprehensive Trade Pact With Europe

by Phil Bolton | June 18, 2013 United Parcel Service Inc. CEO Scott Davis issued a statement June 18 giving wholehearted support to the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, saying that such an agreement would be “a game changer to the recovery of the global economy.” More
Americas • Business

Newell Rubbermaid Commits to E-Commerce

by Phil Bolton | June 17, 2013 Atlanta-based Newell Rubbermaid Inc. announced on June 17 that it would be investing in its e-commerce capabilities under the direction of Jeremy Liebowitz, who has been appointed to the new position of vice president, global e-commerce. More