GPA opens European subsidiary

Seattle-based naval architect firm Guido Perla & Associates, Inc. (GPA), is further expanding its international focus after opening an office in Shanghai, China in 2004, and has announced the establishment of a European subsidiary “Guido Perla Europe GmbH” (GPE GmbH) in Germany.

GPE GmbH will initially handle the sales, marketing and PR function, as well as existing customer support. “The strategic decision to further expand GPA into Europe supports our vision of being a truly global player,” says Inga Scholz, General Manager of GPE GmbH. “Europe accounts for a major share in the maritime industry and we believe it to be vital for us to have a direct presence in such a key market.”