Hettich America L.P., a German manufacturer of hardware for kitchen cabinets and furniture, on Jan. 20 officially opened its new U.S. headquarters in Gwinnett County. Dignitaries and Gwinnett leaders were...
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NIIT Plans Training Centers in Small Cities
With the price of Indian information technology talent rising, NIIT (USA) Inc. is looking to mid-size cities in the United States for a new hedge against labor costs. The Atlanta-based...
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U.S. Agencies Adamant About Foreign Corrupt Practices
The U.S. Justice Department collected more than $1 billion in criminal penalties last year in cases related to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. This is the highest amount ever collected...
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Belgian Finance Minister Says Not to Bet Against the Euro
Europe’s “deep pockets” should keep currency speculators from betting against the euro or any of the 17 member countries of the Eurozone, Didier Reynders, Belgium’s minister of finance, told GlobalAtlanta...
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New Immigration Attorney for Siskind Susser
Memphis, Tenn.-based immigration law firm Siskind Susser has named a new head of immigration litigation at its Atlanta office. Leslie Diaz will defend clients facing deportation and will handle federal...
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Delta Postpones Angola Flight
Delta Air Lines Inc. has canceled the launch of a new flight from Atlanta to Luanda, Angola. The service to the oil-rich country on Africa's southwestern coast was slated to...
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Manhattan Associates Names New COO
Manhattan Associates Inc., an Atlanta-based provider of supply chain software, has promoted Eddie Capel to chief operating officer. Mr. Capel will keep his position as executive vice president of global...
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Home Depot Names New Canada President
Home Depot Inc. has named Aaron Carmack president of its Canada operations. Mr. Carmack is currently regional vice president of the Atlanta-based home improvement giant's Pac North division in the...
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Georgia Tech Ties Ease French Firm’s U.S. Move
Metz, France – The Georgia Institute of Technology's long-time connection with Metz, France, is beginning to pay dividends in the form of business recruitment. ProConsultant Informatique, a Metz-based media software...
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Newell Rubbermaid CEO to Retire
Atlanta-based Newell Rubbermaid Inc. announced Jan. 11 that President and CEO Mark Ketchum will retire later this year after five years leading the company. Mr. Ketchum will remain on the...