CGE
Compagnie Générale d'Electricité (CGE)
1898 The company was formed by the French engineer Pierre Azaria in the Alsace region of what was then Germany; it grew into a conglomerate involved in industries such as electricity, transportation, electronics and telecommunications.
1913 CGE became CGEE – the predecessor of Cegelec.
1970s The electrical installation market underwent a profound change. CGEE merged with the electrical divisions of Alsthom and SGE to create CGEE Alsthom. Alsthom’s name was derived from ‘Alsace Thomson-Houston’, reflecting its earlier parentage in Thomson-Houston.
CGE would become a leader in digital communications and would also be known for producing the TGV high-speed trains in France.
1978 Formation of CGE Alsthom, CGE Alsthom UK (presumably similar changes elsewhere).
1987 CGE Alsthom UK became part of Alsthom International Ltd
1989 Formed GEC Alsthom, a 50/50 joint venture with GEC
1998 Change of group name; Alsthom International became Alstom International
2008 Established Alstom Network Ltd, of London
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Sources of Information
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