AGCO Corp.’s chief executive doesn’t paper over the differences between Germany, the country of his heritage, and France, where he has pursued a life of learning that culminated in his being knighted by the French government this week. When the tractor and agricultural products manufacturer decided to move the home of its Massey-Ferguson brand to Read more
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Four French Startups to Arrive Oct. 15 for Entrepreneurial Exchange, Just in Time for France-Atlanta
Four French companies will arrive from Toulouse next week as part of an exchange of startups that also saw four local companies visit the Atlanta sister city during the first week of October. The Atlanta International Startup Exchange’s final eight winners were announced Sept. 28 by the office of Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Each was set Read more
Air France to Nearly Double Capacity on Atlanta-Paris Flight Using A380
Air France is set to bring the world’s largest commercial jet into Atlanta every day next year, a sign that the carrier’s joint venture with Delta Air Lines Inc. is soaring to new heights. The Airbus A380 (made by the French aircraft manufacturer) is to replace a Boeing 777-200ER starting March 31, with the effect Read more
Looking for a French Connection? Apply for the Atlanta Startup Exchange
Four young companies from both Atlanta and Toulouse, France, this fall will take part in an annual exchange program promising broad international exposure. As the Atlanta International Startup Exchange returns for its third year, it’s once again focusing solely on Toulouse, a sister city of Atlanta since 1974 and the founding partner as the program Read more
Updated: Where to Watch France-Croatia in the World Cup Final
UPDATE: France prevailed 4-2 in the contest with Croatia, giving “Les Bleus” their first victory in the tournament since 1998. The below list is still relevant for soccer aficionados find places to watch future matches. Hat tip to the French consulate for the recommendations… — With the soccer World Cup final afoot Sunday, many across Read more
Georgia-Pacific to Sell Off European Nonwovens Business for $185 Million
Georgia-Pacific this week announced that it would sell its European nonwovens business to Pennsylvania-based Glatfelter for $185 million, pending regulatory approval. The deal for Georgia-Pacific Steinfurt GmbH would include the factory in that German city, as well as sales offices in France and Italy. Some 220 Georgia-Pacific workers will become Glatfelter employees if and when Read more
Delta’s European Tie-Ups Grow Deeper
Atlanta’s Delta Air Lines Inc. has signed a new agreement with two old partners across the Atlantic as part of a plan to link all three more closely together. Delta has separate tie-ups with French and Dutch joint venture Air France-KLM and United Kingdom-based Virgin Atlantic, the latter in which Delta owns a 49 percent Read more
Lake Lanier to Host Global Dragon Boat Championship
Since 1996 when the Olympic rowing, canoeing and kayaking events were held at Lake Lanier, the venue’s prestige has grown exponentially. Now known as Lake Lanier Olympic Park, it has drawn a host of prestigious events including U.S. national championships in all three sports. Two years ago it was the site for the Pan-American Championships drawing Read more
Rubicon Global, Atlanta’s Trash Unicorn, Rakes In More Foreign Cash
Atlanta-based Rubicon Global, a software platform and service provider designed to connect trash haulers with companies and governments, has landed another big infusion of foreign cash. New Zealand’s sovereign wealth fund, the NZ Super Fund, has invested $65 million in a company that has an eye on disrupting what it calls the waste industry “oligopoly” Read more
‘Europe Day’ Panel Ties France’s Invigorated Brand to Macron Election
For two years Emmanuel Macron served the French government in the relatively anonymous position of deputy secretary general to the French president. Then in 2014 he was appointed Minister of Economy, Industry and Digital Affairs. Who was this unknown with such an important title? government observers questioned, according to Louis de Corail, the consul general Read more
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