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General Electric Company
Once one of the defining industrial companies of the modern era, this American giant helped shape everything from electric power and lighting to aviation and medical technology. Its story spans more than a century of invention, expansion, and dramatic reinvention.
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Metropolitan Subway and Elevated Systems Bulletin 49
by General Electric Company
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Founded in 1892 through the merger of Edison General Electric and Thomson-Houston, General Electric grew into one of the most influential industrial companies in the United States. Over the decades, it became closely associated with major advances in electrification and built businesses across power, appliances, aviation, healthcare, and finance.
In the 20th century, the company became a familiar presence in both industry and everyday life, with a reputation for engineering scale and broad reach. Its long history also included major shifts in strategy, acquisitions, and divestitures as it adapted to changing markets and technologies.
More recently, GE completed a breakup that turned its major businesses into separate public companies. According to GE's own history pages, GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024, following the earlier launch of GE HealthCare, while GE Aerospace continued as the remaining standalone business carrying the GE name.