A German company is expanding in Gwinnett. maierAMERICA celebrated the opening of its new facility at 1856 Corporate Drive in Norcross on September 24. At 20,500 square feet, this expansion will nearly triple the size of the previous location in Gwinnett, reflecting the company’s sustained growth.
CEO Rob Kuehl says: “This expansion reflects maierAMERICA’s commitment to meeting increasing demand and positioning ourselves as a leader in the industry. We look forward to the growth this will bring the community.”
Founded nearly 100 years ago, the parent company is a mechanical engineering firm located in Heidenheim an der Brenz, Germany. The company specializes in rotary joints also known as “unions” and are active in nearly 20 different industries.
The maierGROUP employs over 200 associates and serves more than 500 fields of application for its products. In September 2025, maierAMERICA will celebrate 25 years of its expansion into the U.S. market.
Florian Maier, Managing Partner of Christian Maier GmbH & Co. KG, emphasized the importance of the expansion, saying, “Innovating and growing here in Gwinnett, Georgia, and the Americas is a significant step forward for us.”
maierGROUPS’s tagline, “Rotary Joints by maierGROUP – A Union for Life,” encapsulates the company’s commitment to long-term reliability and partnerships. maierGROUP stands for Quality, Reliability, and Worldwide Service, driven by its Reason for Being: ” maierAMERICA exists to be in union with our clients, turning problems into solutions.”
GGC move to No. 3 as most ethnically diverse
Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has been ranked as the most ethnically diverse Southern regional college for 11 consecutive years according to the 2025 U.S. News and World Report magazine college and university rankings. The Southern region includes 12 states and Puerto Rico.
The same report indicated that GGC ranks No. 3 in ethnic diversity among regional colleges in the nation. GGC was ranked No. 4 last year.
GGC President Dr. Jann L. Joseph says: “This ranking highlights the fact that our students receive a first-class education in a welcoming environment, and they also thrive in a rich, global community that broadens their perspectives. GGC is a learning community where students can find their place, find their passion and find their purpose.”
The ranking was based on data reported from the college’s fall 2023 semester. With 11,918 students, the ethnic composition of GGC’s student body was 32 percent Black/African American; 29 percent Hispanic; 22 percent White; 12 percent Asian; 4 percent multi-ethnic,; 1 percent unknown and less than one percent each for Native American and Pacific Islander.
Another rabies incident, this time in Lilburn
On September 23, a raccoon near Catamount Way in Lilburn tested positive for rabies after biting a resident. The victim received immediate medical attention.
Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement and Gwinnett County Public Health advise residents to use caution and avoid animals behaving in unusual ways. Diseases like rabies can be transmitted to humans and pets through bites or scratches from wild animals such as foxes and raccoons.
All pet owners should ensure that their pets are current on rabies vaccination. If you or your child have been bitten or scratched by any stray animals or suspected rabid animal, immediate preventive treatment is necessary. Seek medical care immediately and inform the health care provider of the exposure. Then, contact GNR Public Health at 770-339-4260 and ask for the on-call epidemiologist.
- To report an animal behaving in an unusual way and have it picked up, please call the Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement Bite Office at 770-339-3200, ext. 5576.
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