GMI to Locate North American Headquarters in Georgia

Renfrewshire, Scotland, February, 2010 – Gas Measurement Instruments, Ltd. (GMI), a manufacturer and distributor of gas measuring instruments, recently announced plans to locate its North American headquarters, sales and calibration center to Gainesville-Hall County. The company, based in Renfrewshire, Scotland, expects to open its U.S. operations, management and sales office in March 2010 with rapid growth expectations in the near future.

Founded in 1947, GMI designs, manufactures and markets a range of gas detectors for the oil and gas, chemical, defense and shipping industries worldwide. The North America operation plays heavily in GMI’s growth plans, as does the firm’s commitment to innovation. In 2009, GMI set a corporate goal to triple its global sales by 2014, and the U.S. represents GMI’s largest export market for detection equipment.

“A number of factors drove our decision to locate the headquarters of GMI USA to Gainesville-Hall County,” said France Clouatre, GMI USA Office Manager. “The ability to move people and products through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport was certainly important, but just as important is the need for a business-friendly environment with a sense of place and quality of life to attract and retain the best talent for our business. This region is a location that will allow us to grow and meet our goals and objectives.”
 
According to Tim Evans, Vice President of Economic Development for the Greater Hall Chamber, Gainesville-Hall County is currently home to 38 international firms representing 13 countries.