Mayors of cities around Dallas to attend DFW International Dinner on September 10
All of the mayors will convene to discuss family business.
Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009
International Business
International Business
Paragon Relocation Resources to consolidate Connecticut and California operations to Dallas
Well, actually it's Irving, but that doesn't sound quite as glamorous on a press release.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Dallas-based Flowserve wins $3 million in contracts for three seawater de-salination projects in Spain
Spain is looking to de-salination after a series of water shortages.
Friday, July 10, 2009
City of Dallas and ProMexico to sign memorandum of understanding
The memorandum is designed to promote trade and investment cooperation between Dallas and its southern neighbor.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Dallas-based ACS expands into the Dominican Republic
The firm's Latin America/Caribbean workforce now exceeds 18,000.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Dallas-based ACS acquires e-Services Group for $85 million
The firm is a Jamaica-based outsourcing company.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Plano-based Perot Systems awarded 10-year IT contract with Swiss Re
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Dallas-based Axcess wins $3.5 million Port Security Infrastructure award
Active RFID, sensors and scanners will provide advanced security for daily operations.
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009
North Tarrant County to get Spanish-built private tollroad by 2015
For their $2 billion investment, the overseas investors will get to keep all tolls collected for the next 52 years.
Friday, Jan. 30, 2009
Irving-based Fluor acquires engineering companies in Belgium and Spain
UNEC Engineering of Belgium and Europea de Ingenieria y Asesoramiento of Spain are now part of Fluor’s Global Services Business Group.
Monday, Nov. 24, 2008
Dallas-based The Regus Group opens new business center in Macau, China
This is Regus' first foray into Macau.
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008
Irving-based Fluor wins $420 million solar panel manufacturing contract in Singapore
The state-of-the-art facility will be the first of its kind in Singapore.
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008
Carrollton-based GVI Security Solutions to provide 4000 surveillance cameras to largest public bank in Latin America
The bank in question is Caixa Economica Federal in Brazil.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Irving-based Anviron Holding Company awarded $1.3 million euro laboratory contract
Anviron offers a wide range of environmentally friendly products and technologies.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Irving-based Fluor opens new office in Singapore
The new office should house nearly 100 employees.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Carrollton-based GVI Security Solutions wins Ecuador bank video surveillance contract
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
UPDATED: Global Business Awards recognizes local international business leaders
Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief announced the three winners.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Grapevine-based GreenHunter has wind energy develoment project in China
Greenhunter follows through with a deal made in December 2007.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
U.S.-Spain business development reception with Governor Rick Perry, Ambassador Eduardo Aguirre
Presented by Greater Dallas Chamber
Program offers the chance to learn about Spanish-American business opportunities.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Irving-based Fluor to build new Enagás LNG Terminal on Spain’s north coast
The contracts and materials should approach nearly $320 million.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Plano-based Perot Systems to acquire Germany’s HighQ-IT
The company is hoping to expand its European footprint.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Coppell-based Mannatech launches business in South Africa
South Africa is the 11th country Mannatech has expanded to.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Irving-based ExxonMobil and MOL to start Mako Trough exploration program
The Mako Trough is in southeastern Hungary.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Dallas-based Heelys opens European office
Heelys created the enormously popular "wheeled footwear" craze.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Grapevine-based GameStop acquires 49 Free Record locations in Norway
The video game retailer hopes to strengthen its Nordic market position.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Richardson-based Pyramid Saimira Group expands into China
The successful Bollywood producer hopes to add one screen every day in China.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Dallas Logistics Hub receives official Foreign Trade Zone designation
U.S. Department of Commerce designation exists to provide streamlined customs processing and tax benefits.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Irving-based Fluor wins $1.3 billion refinery contract in Spain
Expansion to double refinery capacity at Cartagena, Spain facility.
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008
EDS signs Global IT Services contract with Swiss-based SR Technics
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Friday, Feb. 22, 2008
Titan Wood opens Americas Headquarters in Dallas
Dallas will act as the company's HQ in this Hemisphere.
Friday, Feb. 15, 2008
Dallas-based ACS wins contract to provide contactless ticketing system in Riga, Latvia
The contract will run for the next 13 years.
Friday, Feb. 1, 2008
Dallas mayor makes first trade trip to Mexico since 2001
Mayor Leppert traveled south of the border to bring trade and tourism to Dallas.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
Dallas-based Flowserve wins $30 million pump contract for nuclear power plants in China
The Chinese government is trying to significantly increase the country's capacity of nuclear power.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008
EDS wins contract with the Port of Melbourne
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
Dallas-based Peerless Mfg. Co. subsidiary wins $2.3 million contract for separation equipment
The contract will go to Peerless' European subsidiary.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
Flemish Government extends contract with Plano’s EDS-Telindus Consortium
Apparently it's the largest outsourcing contract ever awarded in Belgium.
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
Exxon plans additional oil drilling in Angola
ExxonMobil's oil field will be called Kizomba C.
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
Carrollton-based GVI Security Solutions wins $1.5 million public video surveillance contract
The contract calls for public surveillance of Mexico's city streets.
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008
Dallas-based Southridge to construct ethanol facility in El Salvador
The plant is taking advantage of new laws making ethanol transport duty-free.
Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007
Carrollton-based GVI Security Solutions, Inc. wins major Peruvian security contract
Terms of the deal were no disclosed.
Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007
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