Swiss electrification giant ABB Inc. on June 30 closed a $2.6 billion deal to buy GE Industrial Solutions, reportedly with plans to keep the unit’s headquarters in Atlanta. The company sees the […]
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South African Fintech Firm Picks Atlanta for North American Headquarters
Entersekt, a financial technology firm based in South Africa, has opened a new North American headquarters in Sandy Springs following its success landing major customers in the metro Atlanta area. The company […]
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GMS Becomes Latest Georgia Firm in Major Canada Deal
Tucker, Ga.-based GMS Inc., a supplier of gypsum wall board, has completed a $627 million acquisition of a Toronto-based competitor. The closing of the previously announced deal to acquire WSB […]
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Volantio Lands New India Airline Partner
Volantio, the Atlanta-based startup whose software helps airlines better serve passengers and boost revenue, has landed a new partner in India. IndiGo, the country’s largest airline, has become the fifth airline […]
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Winning HQ of Groupe PSA Shows Atlanta’s Blend of Tech, Auto Strength
The maker of Peugeot, Citroen, Opel and other brands announced Tuesday that it would open a new North American headquarters in Atlanta by February, adding Europe’s second largest car maker to the city’s […]
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BitPay’s $30M Raise Will Help Fuel Asia Expansion
BitPay, the Atlanta-based fintech company that bridges merchants and cryptocurrencies, has raised a $30 million Series B round that will fuel its expansion into Asia and into new avenues like […]
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AGCO Celebrates Big 2017 With Global Holiday Greeting
One of Atlanta’s Fortune 500 giants is leaving little doubt about its international inclinations this holiday season. AGCO Corp., which sells farm equipment under a variety of brands including the […]
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Coke Makes BIG Leadership Changes as Irial Finan Retires
Coca-Cola Co.’s Bottling Investment Group, or BIG, has announced a major a leadership change as Ireland native Iriel Finan prepares for retirement Dec. 31. Mr. Finan is stepping down as […]
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Australian Software Firm Officially Moves North American Hub Into Atlanta
Deputy has had a North American base in Atlanta for awhile, but this week, the Australian employee management software firm moved its offices into the city proper as it continues to grow rapidly.
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14 Host Families Needed for Japanese Students in March
The Japan-America Society of Georgia is seeking 14 families to host college students coming to Atlanta next March on a 16-week study tour.