Japan’s Panasonic is moving some production of specialized batteries from Indonesia to a plant in Columbus, Ga., by the end of 2018. It’s the latest example of a Japanese firm bringing more work to Georgia to be save on logistics costs and cut down lead times to end customers. “The production shift is a testimony Read more
Manufacturing
Foreign Presence Grows as Southern Automotive Conference Makes Georgia Debut
Georgia’s argument as a hub for foreign automotive investment is getting a big boost this week as the South’s biggest industry conference makes its debut in Atlanta. This year’s Southern Automotive Conference gets under way Wednesday at the Cobb Galleria and lasts through Friday, when Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal will address some of the expected Read more
Newnan Auto Investor Has Global Ties, Especially in China
While based in the U.S., a new investor adding 30 jobs at its recently purchased plant in Newnan has significant international ties, especially in China. Vintech Industries, a supplier of plastic parts including moldings and seals that help keep car doors closed, said Tuesday it would add a retooled, 30,000-square-foot Coweta County factory to its Read more
Annual Manufacturing Forum to Talk Trade and Tariffs Oct. 2
The annual event by trade group Next Generation Manufacturing is yet again homing in on international issues as factory owners in Georgia grapple with new realities in the global economy. One among many panel discussions at the all-day event next Tuesday, Oct. 2, will focus on “The Three T’s — Tariffs, Taxes and Trade Deals Read more
East West Buys North Carolina Factory to Kick-Start U.S. Expansion
Atlanta-based East West Manufacturing has purchased a North Carolina factory in what it hopes will be the beginning of a string of acquisitions to beef up its domestic presence. The company has built its reputation as a contract manufacturer sourcing products and components from a diverse array of Asian contract suppliers as well as from Read more
Georgia Manufacturers Talk Tariffs, Cybersecurity With View Toward October Summit
Representatives from some of Georgia’s largest and most globally engaged companies came together Aug. 15 to share insights on headwinds facing international growth. The Georgia Manufacturing Alliance helped organize the executive town hall at the Duluth headquarters of AGCO Corp., the Fortune 500 agricultural equipment manufacturer. Tariffs and cybersecurity were the main topics, with executives Read more
German Factory to Create 100 Jobs in North Georgia
A German manufacturer of polystyrene foams used in flooring underlayment is setting up a $45 million Georgia factory that will create 100 jobs. SELIT North America’s new facility will be located in Banks County, northeast of Gainesville and adjacent to Hall County, which has attracted many German firms. The Georgia Department of Economic Development, which Read more
Annual India Summit to Focus on IoT, Robotics, Smart Cities
While the annual U.S.-India Business Summit has become a fixture in Atlanta‘s global business landscape, its organizers have no desire to see it go stale in its eighth year. That’s why this year, while continuing to focus on cutting-edge technology sectors, the summit has added an element designed to formalize its approach to the networking Read more
Flooring Firm Announces $30 Million Georgia Factory During State’s China Trip
A flooring manufacturer announced plans for a new $30 million factory in Georgia this week as state officials traveled in China for an economic-development mission centered on Delta Air Lines Inc.’s new nonstop flight to Shanghai. Complete Flooring Supply Corp. will set up in Calhoun in northwest Georgia, creating 100 jobs close to the new Appalachian Regional Port set to open in August in Murray Read more
Swiss Manufacturer Opens Doors in Gwinnett
A Swiss manufacturer that had announced it would set up shop close to its sister German firm in Gwinnett County held its official grand opening Thursday. Gezolan LP, which makes rubber-like granules that provide surfaces for playgrounds, track and field venues and other settings, picked the city of Buford to be near Kraiburg TPE, which Read more
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