Achilles P. Arbex joined AMT as General Manager of the AMT Sao Paulo Technology Center in Sorocaba, Brazil, in May 2013. Achilles graduated as an Automation and Control Engineer and has a post-graduate degree in Strategic Project Management from ITA – The Aeronautics Technology Institute in Sao Jose dos Campos, SP, Brazil. Prior to the current position at AMT, Achilles held positions at ZF Brazil, ZF Germany and Dana Industries. Achilles’ experience involves business development and industrial investment in Brazil at international and domestic manufacturing companies and at various industrial segments, including automotive, aerospace, electric and electronic, oil and gas, alternative energy, and others.
Achilles P. Arbex joined AMT as General Manager of the AMT Sao Paulo Technology Center in Sorocaba, Brazil, in May 2013. Achilles graduated as an Automation and Control Engineer and has a post-graduate degree in Strategic Project Management from ITA – The Aeronautics Technology Institute in Sao Jose dos Campos, SP, Brazil. Prior to the current position at AMT, Achilles held positions at ZF Brazil, ZF Germany and Dana Industries. Achilles’ experience involves business development and industrial investment in Brazil at international and domestic manufacturing companies and at various industrial segments, including automotive, aerospace, electric and electronic, oil and gas, alternative energy, and others.
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International News From the Field: Mexico and Brazil
Despite global uncertainties and challenges from inflation and the labor market, Brazil and Mexico, the two engines of Latin America, continue to show steady growth and resilience. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
International News From the Field: Mexico and Brazil
Automotive drives manufacturing growth in Brazil and Mexico. Despite global uncertainties, the powerhouses of Latin America are shifting the conversation and show remarkable resilience and rapid growth. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
International News From the Field: Mexico and Brazil
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International News From the Field: Mexico and Brazil
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International News From the Field: Mexico and Brazil
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International News From the Field: Mexico and Brazil
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International News From the Field: Mexico, Brazil, and Latin America
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