GE (General Electric) is a multinational conglomerate that produces a broad range of consumer and industrial products, including aircraft engines, power generation, oil and gas processing equipment, transportation equipment, and medical imaging equipment.
Founded in 1892 by Thomas Edison
Was one of the original twelve companies listed on the Dow Jones Industrial Average when it was first created in 1896
In 2018, GE went through significant restructuring and divestitures, selling several of its business units, including GE Lighting, GE Appliances, and GE Transportation.
A multinational conglomerate that operates in the fields of electrification, automation, and digitalization.
A global conglomerate with business activities in aerospace, building technologies, safety and productivity solutions, and performance materials and technologies.
A multinational conglomerate specializing in adhesives, abrasives, laminates, passive fire protection, personal protective equipment (PPE), optical films, and many other products.
Produces commercial and military jet engines, turboprop engines, and aviation systems.
Produces turbine generators, boilers, and power distribution equipment for a wide range of power generation applications.
Produces medical imaging, monitoring, and diagnostic equipment, as well as healthcare IT and software.
Produces wind turbines, hydro turbines, and other renewable energy technologies.
Produces a wide range of lighting products for both residential and commercial use.
GE stands for General Electric. The company was founded in 1892 by Thomas Edison, J. P. Morgan, and other investors as the Edison General Electric Company.
GE produces a wide range of consumer and industrial products, including aircraft engines, power generation, oil and gas processing equipment, transportation equipment, and medical imaging equipment. Some of their main product divisions include GE Aviation, GE Healthcare, and GE Renewable Energy.
GE has faced significant challenges in recent years, with financial troubles leading to significant restructuring and divestitures. However, the company continues to produce a wide range of innovative products in industries ranging from aviation to energy and healthcare.
In 2016, GE sold its Appliances division to the Chinese-owned company Haier for $5.6 billion. Haier has continued to produce appliances under the GE and Hotpoint brand names.
In 2019, GE sold its lighting business to Savant Systems, a smart home technology company. However, GE light bulbs are still available from other retailers under license from GE.