Two of Partnership Gwinnett’s three manufacturing award winners and at least one company honored for supply chain excellence at the March 29 Movers and Makers awards have strong international connections. […]
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Ambassador: Italy, a ‘Nation of Engineers,’ Looks for Ways to Bolster Investment into Georgia
Most ambassadorial visits to Georgia come with a sales pitch about the advantages of their country. But for Italian Ambassador Armando Varicchio, spending Monday in Atlanta was mainly about building on a […]
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Latest East West Manufacturing Deal Includes Costa Rica Factory
An Atlanta-based contract manufacturer that built its reputation by sourcing across the world in Asia now has another foreign factory closer to home. As part of its acquisition of Mooresville, […]
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Panasonic to Move Some Asian Battery Production to Columbus, Ga.
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]