自動車リース業では日本初のスマートフォン活用型サービス
従来型と比べ約7割のコスト削減
米GEの日本における事業会社で法人金融を手がける日本GE株式会社GEキャピタル（本社東京都港区、代表取締役社長兼CEO安渕聖司）は、自動車リースの利用者などを対象に、スマートフォンを利用したテレマティクスサービスの取り扱いを開始します。
当社が取り扱うテレマティクスサービスは、情報通信サービス業の株式会社スマートバリュー（本社大阪府大阪市、代表取締役渋谷順）が開発した次世代型テレマティクス「CiEMS（シームス）」です。
本日、当社はスマートバリュー社と業務提携し、このテレマティクスサービスの取り扱いを開始します。スマートフォンを利用したテレマティクスサービスを取り扱う自動車リース業者はこれまで日本になく、当社が日本初となります。
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NORWALK, CT-- October 31, 2012 -- GE Capital, Corporate Finance today announced it is administrative agent on a $105 million cash flow credit facility to Columbus Manufacturing, Inc., a producer of premium-branded specialty Italian cured meats. The financing is being used to support the acquisition of Columbus Manufacturing by Arbor Investments. GE Capital Markets served as lead arranger and bookrunner.
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But sales forecast softening despite outpacing S&P 500
Columbus, Ohio, October 24, 2012 -- The National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM) today announced that middle market companies increased headcount by 2.2%, about 950,000 jobs, over the last 12 months, outpacing the overall economy which grew employment by 1.7%. Middle market firms also grew revenues in the past 12 months at more than three times the rate of S&P 500 firms, growing at 5.5% versus 1.6%.
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SHANNON, Ireland, October 25, 2012 -- GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of GE, announced delivery of a leased Boeing 737-300F to Spain's Swiftair S.A. to expand the carrier's fleet.
Swiftair operates cargo flights in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East with a fleet of more than 30 aircraft.
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Agricultural equipment dealerships in U.S. and Canada may benefit from preferred credit program
CHICAGO, IL -- GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) has been selected by Vermeer Corporation as a preferred provider of floorplan financing for its agricultural equipment distribution network in the U.S. and Canada. Headquartered in Pella, IA, Vermeer develops and manufactures a variety of equipment for use in agriculture as well as other industries, including construction, landscaping, mining and tree care.
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Event kicks off today in Louisville, KY
CHICAGO, IL ― As the annual Green Industry and Equipment Expo (GIE+Expo) kicks off today in Louisville, KY, GE Capital's Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) business said it is optimistic about the outlook for the lawn and garden industry.
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Eden Prairie, Minn. -- October 23, 2012 -- GE Capital Fleet Services' U.S. maintenance control center, located in Eden Prairie, Minn., has been certified as a Center of Excellence by BenchmarkPortal. The Center of Excellence recognition is one of the most prestigious awards in the service and support industry.