GATA was founded in August, 1990 when it originally stood for German American Trade Associates, which focused on export management & consulting to local manufacturing companies exporting specifically to the German-speaking world of Germany, Austria, & Switzerland.  GATA's competitive advantage then was German-speaking ability & experience in the German-speaking world.

past focus		present focus
GEOGRAPHY Germany, Austria, Switzerland		world
INDUSTRY manufacturing		technology

GATA was resurrected & expanded world-wide in October, 2003 to capitalize on a market opportunity when it became apparent the international interests of local technology companies were not being met.  GATA's current competitive advantage is knowledge of resources in the international technology community & experience in the local technology market. What remains is the same commitment to the business development process, which stays constant.