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Latest: AAM Building New Manufacturing Facility In Spain - Located near Barcelona, the new plant will employ 170 workers producing powertrain components for Europe's leading automakers including Renault, BMW, Daimler, Porsche, Audi and Ford.
AAM Building New Manufacturing Facility In Spain
Located near Barcelona, the new plant will employ 170 workers producing powertrain components for Europe's leading automakers including Renault, BMW, Daimler, Porsche, Audi and Ford.
Henkel Opens European Hub For 3D Printing Technology In Ireland
The company is increasing its commitment to Ireland with a more than $20 million investment in Tallaght over four years.
Red Sun Group Investing $140.5M In UK Auto Plant
The new CAD CAM Automotive plant in Coventry, England will produce commercial vehicles powered by the highly efficient hybrid Ecotive Vehicle Platform.
Mitsubishi Electric Celebrates New Plant In Turkey
The $100 million plant in Turkey’s Manisa Organized Industrial Zone began production in December 2017 with more than 200 employees.
Edwards Lifesciences Expanding In Ireland
The California-based medical device company will invest $98.6 million and create 600 jobs in the Mid-West of Ireland to support its global supply network.
Ferring Investing $32M In New Swiss Biotech Center
The pharmaceutical company will expand its capabilities in biologics through a new biotech center at its global headquarters and manufacturing site in St Prex, Switzerland.
Quidel Corporation Expanding In Ireland
The California-based diagnostic testing solutions company will establish a new Business Service Centre in Galway, creating 75 jobs over five years.
VanRiet Material Handling Systems Opening First U.S. Location In Georgia
The Dutch manufacturer of automated transport and sorting solutions will create more than 70 jobs in Fulton County, GA.
U.S. Ranked Third For Global Talent Competitiveness
Washington, DC, San Francisco land in Top 10 of the Global Talent Competitiveness Index’s city rankings.
London, Los Angeles, New York Top Cities For Global Real Estate Investment
The latest JLL data shows resilience in the global real estate market, despite geopolitical uncertainty.
Tennessee Targeting France, Spain For FDI
TNECD has added an international team to focus on attracting new foreign direct investment to the state, bringing its international presence to 10 countries in Europe and Asia.
e-Estonia
A tiny Baltic nation of 1.3 million people has created the world's first truly digital state.
EV Group Completes Corporate Headquarters Expansion In Austria
The newly opened building in St. Florian, Austria is part of an investment of nearly $24 million that was announced earlier this year.
London Tops List Of Best-Performing Cities In Europe
Stockholm, Budapest, Berlin, Dublin, Copenhagen also land in the top 20 in the Milken Institute's inaugural Best-Performing Cities Europe Index.
EU Chooses Amsterdam For New EMA Location
The European Union has decided that the European Medicines Agency will relocate to Amsterdam when it leaves London in 2019.
Steady Growth Predicted For Germany
Europe’s biggest economy is expected to continue growing for the rest of 2017 and 2018.
World’s Most Advanced, Sustainable Paint Factory Opens In England
AkzoNobel’s new $132M North-East England plant uses renewable energy sources and an automated manufacturing process which saves water, waste, and energy.
Switzerland, Singapore, U.S. Are Tops In Global Competitiveness
Switzerland, Singapore and the United States are the top three nations in Global Competitiveness in Business Facilities' 13th Annual Rankings Report.
China, U.S., Germany Are Global Wind Power Leaders
China, the U.S. and Germany are the global leaders in Installed Wind Power Capacity in Business Facilities' 13th Annual Rankings Report. China is also tops among Renewable Energy Investment Leaders.
Brexit Fashion Statement
The economic impact of the UK's decision to leave the European Union is coming into focus, with down arrows proliferating in key indicators.
Geek Squad
A 22-year-old programmer stops a global cyber attack by purchasing an unregistered domain name for $10.69.
Happy Economic Development Week!
As the IEDC's second annual celebratory week for Economic Development begins today, here are some tips about how your location can participate.
Texas Expands Economic Ties with Taiwan, Belgium
Gov. Greg Abbott has held meetings with Taiwan’s president and a delegation from Belgium about growing trade relations and increasing commercial ties.
World’s Top 10 Innovation Hubs
The U.S. and China remain leaders among the world’s innovation hubs, according to a new report from KPMG.
Manufacturing: Technology, Automation Drive Global Change
Malaysia retains its position as the most attractive manufacturing market, according to new Cushman & Wakefield analysis.
The Netherlands Reports Record Number Of Foreign Investment In 2016
North American companies led the way in investing in Holland, with 88 direct investment projects generating $825.5M in capital investment.
Europe Leads World In Business Talent
European nations top the 2016 IMD World Talent Ranking, which rates economies on how equipped they are to develop, attract, and retain business talent.
Michigan Lands New Gestamp Manufacturing Facility
The automobile supplier will invest $68M and create 195 jobs on chassis, paint, and laser welding lines at its new Chelsea, MI manufacturing facility.
German Distribution Company Growing In Central Indiana
Würth Service Supply Inc. is expanding its Greenwood, IN headquarters, with help from tax credits based on the company's plans to create up to 60 new jobs.
Lidl US Will Create 100 New Jobs In Maryland
Retailer Lidl will invest $100 million to establish a new regional headquarters and distribution center in Cecil County, MD.
2016 Global Rankings Report: China Leads In Installed Solar, Wind Capacity
China is the world leader in Installed Solar Power Capacity and Installed Wind Power Capacity in Business Facilities' 12th Annual Rankings Report.
Illinois Lands International Pharmaceutical Service Provider
Vetter plans to invest $320 million and create 300 jobs at its Des Plaines, IL manufacturing facility.
Italian Paper Company Breaks Ground In Ohio
Sofidel Group’s new $300 million integrated paper mill is expected to bring 300 jobs to Circleville, OH.
Foreign Direct Investment: On the Rebound?
U.S. and China hold top two Foreign Direct Investment positions for fourth straight year; Canada ranks #3; Germany rises to #4 to lead Europe.
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