Makita breaks ground on new Atlanta facility
The ceremonial groundbreaking marks the beginning of construction for a new 600,000 square-feet facility.
HALL COUNTRY, Ga. – Makita U.S.A., Inc. held a ceremonial groundbreaking recently to launch construction of a new 600,000 square-feet facility northeast of Atlanta in Hall County, Ga. The new facility will be constructed on 80 acres of land and is part of Makita’s planned future development to address continuing growth in the United States.
“Today Makita begins a new phase of expansion with the construction of another new facility,” said Joe Blackwell, senior vice president operations, Makita U.S.A. “This is part of our continuing growth here in the U.S.A., and this new facility will further increase our operations, service, and training capabilities. This means expanded service and support for our customers, while creating more jobs in the region.”
Gallardo, Osborn retiring from Caterpillar
The two executives are long-time members of the board of directors.
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Juan Gallardo and William (Bill) Osborn, long-time members of the Caterpillar board, are retiring. The company also elected Cargill Board Chair and CEO David MacLennan to the board. All changes were effective April 14, 2021.
Gallardo, 73, is the chairman of Organización CULTIBA, S.A.B. de C.V. where he retired as CEO in 2016. He was elected to the Caterpillar board of directors in 1998. Gallardo served on Caterpillar’s public policy and governance committee.
“Working alongside Juan has been a privilege,” said Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby. “His international business expertise and active engagement in trade-related issues have greatly benefited Caterpillar. On behalf of the entire board, I thank Juan for his exemplary service.”