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Explore GE, a company founded by Thomas Edison in 1878. With a rich history and global presence, GE operates in six key industries and has manufacturing facilities in 32 countries. Discover their diverse range of businesses and their commitment to innovation and excellence.
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GE a company with an outstanding heritage • Founded by Thomas Edison in 1878 as the Edison Electric Co. • The only company listed in the Dow Jones Industrial Index todaythat was also included in the original index in 1896 • One share of GE stock purchased in 1892 for $100 would today, with dividend reinvestment, be worth more than $5,000,000. First Carbon Filament Light Bulb, 1879
A global company6 global businesses operating in more than 100 countries ~$170B revenues in 2005 300,000+ employees worldwide Manufacturing facilities in 32 countries
Six industry-focused businesses, each with a number of business units Consumer Finance Commercial Finance Commercial Financial Svcs NBC Universal Infrastructure Healthcare Industrial • • Europe • Asia • Americas • Australia • • Leasing • Real Estate • Corp. Fin Svcs • Healthcare Fin • Svcs • Insurance • • Diagnostic • Imaging • Biosciences • Clinical Systems • Info. Tech • Services • • Aircraft Engines • Energy • Oil & Gas • Rail • Water • Energy Fin Svcs • Aviation Fin Svcs • • Network • Film • Stations • Ent. Cable • TVPD • Sports/Olympics • Parks • • Consumer & • Industrial • Plastics • Silicones/Quartz • Security • Sensing • Fanuc • Inspection Tech • Equipment Svcs
GE Healthcare ~$15B • A leader in the development of a new paradigm of patient care. GE Healthcare’s expertise in medical imaging and information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring systems, disease research, drug discovery and biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies is dedicated to detecting disease earlier and helping physicians tailor treatment for individual patients. • Business Units • Diagnostic Imaging • Clinical Systems • Information Technology • Services • Bio Sciences