Duluth-based AGCO Corp. has agreed to purchase United Kingdom-based Sparex Holdings Ltd. for about $85.6 million. Based in the city of Exeter, Sparex is a supplier of accessories and tractor...
Author Archives: Trevor Williams
As managing editor of Global Atlanta, Trevor has spent 15+ years reporting on Atlanta’s ties with the world.
An avid traveler, he has undertaken trips to 30+ countries to uncover stories on the perils and promise of globalization.
A lifelong Bulldog, Trevor earned degrees from the University of Georgia in Magazine Journalism and Religion, with a minor in Chinese.
He is the father of three sons and editor of the book "Making Men: Five Steps to Growing Up."
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Hartsfield Gets Financing to Finish International Terminal
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has sold a package of bonds valued at $587.8 million that will finance the completion of its new international terminal. The bond sale, which has been...
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40 Chinese Executives Coming to Atlanta
China's Ministry of Commerce is leading a delegation of 40 executives to Atlanta in search of business relationships. The group represents a wide variety of industries, including textiles, coal, agriculture,...
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AGCO to Buy Remaining Stake in Italian Venture
AGCO Corp. has agreed to acquire the remaining share of a joint venture it established with Italy's ARGO Group. Duluth-based AGCO, a tractor and agricultural equipment manufacturer, bought a 50...
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Atlanta Multinationals Think Local, Long-term in China
Even multinational corporations with global cachet must think and act like local companies in order to succeed in China's fast-growing market, leaders from some of Atlanta's biggest companies said Monday....
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Georgia Plans 10 Trade Missions to Seven Countries
The Georgia Department of Economic Development is planning 20 trade-related events overseas during fiscal year 2011, including 10 missions to seven countries. Fast approaching are trips to Cuba, Germany and...
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South African Retailer Wins Award With Help From Atlanta Firm
Atlanta-based supply chain software company Manhattan Associates Inc. has helped a South African company win an award for improving its logistics operations. Clothing and accessory retailer TFG, formerly known as...
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Mayor Reed Heads to Amsterdam for Air Cargo, Jobs
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed left Tuesday, Nov. 2, on a five-day trip to Amsterdam, Netherlands, to sell Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's cargo advantages to industry leaders. Mr. Reed planned to...
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Israeli Firm Buys Atlanta Surveillance Camera Company
Vumii Inc., Atlanta-based firm that makes night-vision surveillance equipment, has been acquired by Opgal Optronics Industries, an Israeli firm looking to expand in the U.S. Vumii's cameras use laser and...
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Companies Sought for Turkey Trade Mission
When evaluating a country's attractiveness, savvy businesspeople know it's not enough to look at macroeconomic statistics. But when they're impressive as Turkey's, it's hard not to stare. Success in any...