With a population of 550 million aged 25 years or younger, contemplating India’s future is challenging. But Sam Pitroda, an adviser to the Indian government, thinks “it’s the best of...
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East West Manufacturing Invests in New Zealand Firm
Atlanta-based East West Manufacturing Inc. has agreed to invest $1.34 million to take an 8.4 percent stake in a New Zealand firm that also has become one of its customers. Before the investment, Wellington Drive Technologies had contracted...
Posted inArchive, Business
AGCO’s Russian Joint Venture to Spur Ag Efficiency
AGCO Corp., the Duluth-based agricultural company, announced on Sept. 18 that it has entered into a joint venture with a Russian company to manufacture and distribute agricultural equipment in Russia....
Posted inArchive, Business
Shaw Opens New China Factory, Announces Major Georgia Investments
Shaw Industries Group Inc. opened a carpet-tile plant in China Sept. 13, less than a month after announcing that it would build a new $85 million factory making similar products in Adairsville, Ga. As...
Posted inArchive, Business
Indian Dairy Grows Global Brand From Village Cooperatives
India‘s largest dairy producer is preparing to enter the U.S. market, seeking to build a global powerhouse from a company that counts on villages to stay competitive. Relying little on...
Posted inArchive, Business
Set in Stone: Turkish Marble Exporter Takes on Hardest Challenges
Competition in the stone business is intense, including around Balikesir, a city in the heart of Turkey’s Marmara region, which has shores on both the Aegean and Marmara Seas. Ali...
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Ogletree Deakins Extends Global Reach With London Office
Richard Linskell, a partner at Ogletree Deakins, is heading up the law firm’s establishment of a new office in London as the firm takes its second step in its international...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
French American Chamber Appoints New Executive Director
The French American Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta chapter announced on Sept. 16 that Charline Werner has been appointed its executive director. Ms. Werner is to replace Daniel Bowers, who has...
Posted inArchive, Trade
Company Feedback Sought for Export Plan
Groups crafting an export strategy for Atlanta are soliciting feedback from local companies currently exporting or considering selling their products or services in new markets. As part of the Global Cities Initiative,...
Posted inArchive, Education
Brazilian STEM Students Attend English Proficiency Courses at Georgia State
Seven Brazilian university students are enrolled in an intensive English study course at Georgia State University under a special program of the Brazilian government. The Brazil Scientific Mobility Program invites...