With solid second quarter earnings for 2013 behind him, AGCO Corp.’s top executive has an eye on future growth due to strategic investments and consumption trends, according to an Aug....
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International Affairs Director Welcomes Indian Delegation
An Indian delegation was the first to be welcomed last week by Atlanta‘s new international affairs director. She started on July 17, but the following week Claire Collobert Angelle was meeting with an Indian electrical...
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Once a Cricket Captain, Indian Consul Leads Braves Against Rockies
Wearing the colors of India’s world-champion national cricket team, Indian Consul General Ajit Kumar had some explaining to do when he approached home plate at Turner Field July 31. The Atlanta Braves honorary captain for the evening,...
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Norcross Firm Invited to Set Up R&D Center in Japan
Norcross-based Comverge Inc. is to establish a research and development center for energy management software in Japan at the invitation of the Japanese government. According to a July 30 news...
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German Firm to Build Largest Solar Farm in Georgia
A German firm has won the contract to build what it calls Georgia‘s largest solar farm as state regulators are showing increasing openness to the renewable energy source. Los Angeles-based Phoenix Solar Inc., a subsidiary...
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Airport City to Drive Manchester’s Resurgence
Note: This article originally appeared on Global Atlanta’s new Airport City portal. In April, Manchester International Airport‘s new Airport City site didn’t look like it was being prepped for a £650 million ($1...
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Suniva and Partners Complete Rooftop Solar-Power Project in Mexico
Through a partnership with another Atlanta-based solar energy company and a Mexican builder, Suniva Inc. has completed its first large commercial photo-voltaic project in Mexico. Suniva announced on July 25...
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Cinnabon to Open First of Seven Franchises in Tbilisi Next Year
Atlanta-based Cinnabon Inc., the cinnamon roll bakery with more than 1,000 locations worldwide, announced July 29 that it has signed a master franchise agreement to expand into the Republic of...
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Award Winning Montreal Creative Tech Firm Promises Return Visit
While still hesitant to discuss pending Atlanta projects, Alexandre Simionescu told Global Atlanta that he is very optimistic about his meetings here Aug. 12-16 and already has made plans to...
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Atlanta to Be Besieged by Bridge Players Aug. 1-11
The Summer 2013 North American Bridge Championships are expected to bring more than 5,000 card players to Atlanta Aug. 1-11 including youths from more than two dozen countries as well...