Gainesville welcomed a new family-owned business to the area Friday morning. Lupold LP, headquartered in south Germany, joins 370 other German companies that have come to the state, according to a release. “International investment is critical to our economy and I’m encouraged that the state’s commitment to forging international relationships, a strong pro-business environment and close-knit partnerships in our communities is helping companies like Lupold find success in Georgia,” Gov.