About Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta is the capital and largest city of the state of Georgia. It is a city steeped in history, renowned for its vibrant culture, thriving economy, and a wide array of cultural attractions.

 

Geography

Atlanta is in northwestern Georgia, nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The city’s picturesque landscape features rolling hills and abundant greenery, with several beautiful parks and gardens. Atlanta is strategically important to GAO Tek Inc. Atlanta and its neighboring cities are among GAO Tek’s major markets since GAO focuses on the North American market. Ranked as one of the top B2B technology suppliers, GAO Tek has many customers in this region and ships products overnight here from its office in the city of Toronto or New York City.

Economy

The city’s economic vitality is evident in its role as a major business hub. Atlanta is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies, including The Coca-Cola Company, The Home Depot, Delta Air Lines, and UPS. The city serves as a focal point for finance, technology, healthcare, and higher education, making it a prime location for commerce and innovation. Additionally, education, healthcare, retail, and small businesses contribute significantly to the local economy, supporting the region’s diverse economic landscape. Many of the industry leaders in Atlanta have used GAO Tek’s technologies and products, including products from these categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones and Network and IoT Products.

Education

Atlanta is a major educational center, with universities and colleges such as the city is a vital transportation hub, with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, one of the world’s busiest airports, facilitating domestic and international travel. Atlanta’s extensive road network includes major highways and interstates, making it a crucial crossroads for the southeastern United States. Some leading education institutions in Atlanta, Georgia have deployed GAO Tek’s leading-edge products to teach and invest in next generation of talents from Atlanta, Georgia.

Transportation

The city is a vital transportation hub, with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, one of the world’s busiest airports, facilitating domestic and international travel. Atlanta’s extensive road network includes major highways and interstates, making it a crucial crossroads for the southeastern United States. Companies in Atlanta, Georgia have been using GAO Tek’s products in building, maintaining, and operating cars, buses, trucks, roads, bridges, aero planes, airports etc.

 

Top Industries in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia is a global economic powerhouse and has many globally and regionally influential industries, such as:

  • Healthcare and Life Sciences Industry
  • Manufacturing Industry
  • Agribusiness Industry
  • Government and Public Services Industry
  • Tourism and Hospitality Industry
  • Technology and Research Industry
  • Education Industry
  • Financial Services Industry
  • Entertainment and Arts Industry
  • Food and Beverage Industry

 

Healthcare and Life Sciences Industry in Atlanta

Atlanta’s healthcare sector thrives with institutions like the CDC and Georgia Tech driving innovation in healthcare technology and research. It’s a hub for cutting-edge medical research and public health initiatives. Customers in healthcare and life sciences industry in Atlanta, Georgia have purchased in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Many customers have purchased GAO Tek’s Life Sciences Testers, including Melting Point, Peristaltic Pumps, Polarimeters and Viscometers.

Here are the leading companies in healthcare and life sciences industry in Atlanta and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Emory Healthcare
  • Piedmont Healthcare
  • Grady Health System
  • Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
  • WellStar Health System
  • Northside Hospital
  • Southern Company
  • Georgia Department of Public Health
  • The Home Depot

 

Manufacturing Industry in Atlanta

The city hosts diverse manufacturing, including automotive and aerospace, with companies like Porsche and Lockheed Martin having significant operations. This sector contributes to the region’s advanced manufacturing capabilities and job opportunities. Customers in manufacturing industry in Atlanta, Georgia are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Many customers have purchased GAO Tek’s Structural Testers, including Coating & Material Thickness Gauges, Crack Detectors, Flaw Detectors, Gloss Meters, Hardness Testers, Manometers, Other Material Analyzers, Surface Roughness Gauges & Testers, Thermal Imagers & Industrial Endoscopes, Thickness Gauges, Ultrasonic & Mass Flow Meters and Vibration Meters.

Here are the leading companies in manufacturing industry in Atlanta and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • The Coca-Cola Company
  • Delta Air Lines
  • Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
  • Porsche Cars North America
  • Siemens USA
  • Novelis Inc.
  • AGCO Corporation
  • Graphic Packaging International
  • General Electric Energy
  • Clorox Company

 

Agribusiness Industry in Atlanta

Atlanta plays a pivotal role in agribusiness, serving as a distribution and processing hub for agricultural products in the region. It facilitates the efficient flow of fresh produce and goods from local farms.  Customers in agribusiness industry in Atlanta, Georgia are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Many customers have purchased GAO Tek’s Water Testers, including Conductivity Testers, Ion Meters, pH Meters and Water Quality Testers.

Here are the leading companies in agribusiness industry in Atlanta and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Coca-Cola Bottling Company United
  • Sysco Atlanta
  • Atlanta Foods International
  • United Natural Foods, Inc.
  • Georgia Department of Agriculture
  • Sanderson Farms, Inc.
  • Milton’s Local
  • Empire Distributors
  • Perdue Farms
  • Sutherland’s Foodservice

 

Government and Public Services Industry in Atlanta

Atlanta is a center for government and public services, including the state and local government offices that provide essential public services to the city and the region. It’s a key administrative hub for Georgia. Customers in government and public services industry in Atlanta, Georgia are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Many customers have purchased GAO Tek’s Commercial Gas Detectors, including Ammonia, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Combustible Gasses, Formaldehyde, Hydrogen, Hydrogen Bromide, Hydrogen Cyanide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Flouride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Methane, Multi Gas Detectors, Nitric Oxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, Oxygen, Ozone and Other Gasses.

Here are the leading companies in government and public services industry in   Atlanta and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • City of Atlanta
  • Fulton County Government
  • State of Georgia Government
  • United States Federal Government Agencies (e.g., CDC)
  • Georgia Department of Public Health
  • Atlanta Police Department
  • Georgia Department of Transportation
  • Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
  • Georgia Power (part of Southern Company, public utilities)
  • MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority)

 

Tourism and Hospitality Industry in Atlanta

Atlanta’s tourism and hospitality industry is a major economic driver, featuring attractions like the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola, along with a wide range of hotels and restaurants to accommodate visitors. It welcomes millions of tourists annually and boosts the local economy. Customers in tourism and hospitality industry in Atlanta, Georgia have purchased in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Many customers are particularly interested in GAO Tek’s Environmental Test Instruments, including Anemometers, Colorimeters, Gas Analyzers, Hygrometers, Infrared Thermometers & Cameras, Moisture Analyzers & Meters, Radiation Meters, Refractometers. Sound Level Meters & Calibrators, Temperature & Process Calibrators, Temperature Data Loggers, and Turbidimeters.

Here are the leading companies in tourism and hospitality industry in Atlanta and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Marriott International
  • The Home Depot
  • InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
  • Delta Air Lines
  • The Coca-Cola Company
  • Hyatt Hotels Corporation
  • Hilton Worldwide
  • The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
  • Chick-fil-A
  • Waffle House

 

Technology and Research Industry in Atlanta

The city’s technology and research sector thrive, with Georgia Tech and leading tech companies fueling innovation in various fields, from software development to aerospace. Customers in technology and research industry in Atlanta, Georgia are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Here are the leading companies in technology and research industry in Atlanta and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • NCR Corporation
  • Honeywell Technology Solutions
  • Infor
  • Manhattan Associates
  • Fiserv
  • TSYS
  • Global Payments
  • Cardlytics
  • VMware AirWatch
  • Secureworks

 

Education Industry in Atlanta

Atlanta’s educational institutions, such as Emory University and Georgia State University, contribute to the city’s well-educated population and offer opportunities for research and development. Customers in education industry in Atlanta, Georgia are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Here are the leading companies in education industry in Atlanta and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Emory University
  • Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
  • Georgia State University
  • Kennesaw State University
  • Mercer University
  • Spelman College
  • Morehouse College
  • Agnes Scott College
  • Oglethorpe University
  • Georgia Gwinnett College

 

Financial Services Industry in Atlanta

The city is a financial hub, with numerous banks, investment firms, and insurance companies, contributing to the regional and national economy. Customers in financial services industry in Atlanta, Georgia are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Here are the leading companies in financial services industry in Atlanta and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • SunTrust (now Truist Financial)
  • Wells Fargo
  • Invesco Ltd.
  • Synovus Financial Corp.
  • Equifax
  • FLEETCOR Technologies
  • E*TRADE (Morgan Stanley)
  • State Farm Insurance
  • Piedmont Healthcare
  • Voya Financial

 

Entertainment and Arts Industry in Atlanta

Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainment scene includes theaters, music venues, and film production studios, making it a cultural center for the Southeast. Customers in entertainment and arts industry in Atlanta, Georgia are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Here are the leading companies in entertainment and arts industry in Atlanta and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • The Coca-Cola Company
  • Turner Broadcasting System (part of WarnerMedia)
  • Live Nation Entertainment
  • Cox Communications
  • The Home Depot (sponsors various arts and entertainment events)
  • AMB Group (owns Atlanta Falcons and Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
  • Cox Enterprises (includes Cox Media Group and Cox Automotive)
  • Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
  • Woodruff Arts Center
  • Zoo Atlanta

 

Food and Beverage Industry in Atlanta

The food and beverage industry in Atlanta is diverse, with a rich culinary scene offering Southern and international cuisines, as well as a growing craft beer and spirits’ sector. Customers in food and beverage industry in Atlanta, Georgia are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Here are the leading companies in food and beverage industry in Atlanta and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • The Coca-Cola Company
  • The Home Depot (sponsors various food and beverage events)
  • Chick-fil-A
  • Waffle House
  • Arby’s
  • Krystal
  • Mellow Mushroom
  • Zaxby’s
  • RaceTrac
  • Great American Cookies

 

Helping Customers in Atlanta with Compliance

With its products and services, GAO Tek has been helping its customers in Atlanta to comply with the U.S. federal regulations, Georgia regulations, and Atlanta regulations or by-laws. For example, on the Georgia level, we have worked with:

  • City of Atlanta Department of City Planning
  • Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
  • Georgia Department of Environmental Protection (EPD)
  • Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)
  • Atlanta Police Department
  • Atlanta Fire Rescue Department
  • Fulton County Health and Wellness Department
  • Georgia Department of Revenue
  • Georgia Department of Labor
  • Georgia Department of Banking and Finance

 

Helping Customers in Atlanta

GAO Tek provides online support or onsite support at customers’ premises in Atlanta and has been working with partners in Atlanta to supplement our support work. GAO Tek ships its products overnight to customers in Atlanta from our office in New York City or the City of Toronto.

Here are some of GAO Tek’s other customers in Tampa-St. Petersburg, Florida. They have purchased GAO Tek products from these categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones and Network and IoT Products.

  • The Coca-Cola Company
  • Delta Air Lines
  • UPS (United Parcel Service)
  • Home Depot
  • Coca-Cola Enterprises
  • Southern Company
  • SunTrust Banks (now part of Truist Financial)
  • Cox Enterprises
  • Equifax
  • Genuine Parts Company
  • First Data
  • Global Payments
  • WestRock
  • PulteGroup
  • Newell Brands
  • HD Supply Holdings
  • Veritiv
  • AGCO Corporation

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