GE Consumer & Industrial was created in January 2004 when GE Consumer Products merged with GE Industrial Systems. Led by President and CEO Lloyd Trotter, GE Consumer & Industrial is a $13 billion global business with 75,000 employees in more than 100 locations. With more than a century of experience inventing cutting-edge products and services, GE Consumer & Industrial strives to make life better, more convenient and more efficient for consumers, as well as commercial and industrial customers.

GE Commercial Finance's Energy Financial Services Unit Structures and Underwrites Financing of Power Plant Acquisition

30 March 2005 - GE Industrial Systems GE Commercial Finance Energy Financial Services announced today that it had structured and underwritten the financing of two private equity funds' acquisition of the Lincoln Generating Facility, a power plant in Illinois.

GE Introduces New Service Entrance Rated Automatic Transfer Switch

12 April 2004 - GE Industrial Systems GE Consumer & Industrial has announced the availability of a new service entrance automatic transfer switch. While providing the functionality of an automatic transfer switch the ZTGSE integrates the utility main disconnect, optional transient voltage surge suppression and power monitoring into one simple coordinated package.

GE Introduces New UPS System

04 November 2003 - GE Industrial Systems GE Industrial Systems announces the availability of a new single-phase family - Digital Energy ML Series UPS system. The Digital Energy ML Series is a CE approved, pluggable, line interactive Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), offering cost-effective protection against mains power failures and disturbances.

Enhanced line offers increased efficiency, performance, safety and space savings

08 September 2003 - GE Industrial Systems GE Industrial Systems announces the launch of TransforMore, GE's new dry type transformer line is used in low voltage commercial, industrial, and residential distribution, and in applications for feeding main power to distribution equipment.

GE Expands line of Uninterruptible Power Supplies

05 September 2003 - GE Industrial Systems GE Industrial Systems has announced the expansion of GE's Digital EnergyTM SG Series line of Uninterruptible Power Supply systems to 500kVA for the North American market. This represents GE's largest investment to date in the development and delivery of innovative UPS technologies and products to meet customer's critical power needs.

Lean is transforming CAPCOM

03 September 2003 - GE Industrial Systems After one week of formally starting the implementation of Lean at Capacitors Components of Mexico, this capacitor-making facility in Mexico has radically changed some of their processes. Not only have two of their assembly lines increased throughput by 41% and 13% respectively; but also the product is becoming Lean.

GE Introduces New Paralleling Switchgear Control

28 August 2003 - GE Industrial Systems The Zenith Controls products team of GE Industrial Systems and the General Electric Company, has announced the availability of the new Entellisys ProTM paralleling switchgear control. A revolutionary concept spring boarding off the GE Cimplicity software base, this system allows one operator, from a single location, to monitor and control an entire facility's power distribution system.

GE Announces new global line of circuit breakers

20 August 2003 - GE Industrial Systems GE Industrial Systems has launched the first frame in a new global line of current limiting molded case circuit breakers featuring both UL and IEC main standards. This new line of circuit breakers, including the 100A frame that is currently being launched, delivers increased electrical protection performance, higher reliability and improved application flexibility for industrial applications.

GE Industrial Systems nets CIO Magazine Top 100 Companies Award for Resourcefulness

15 August 2003 - GE Industrial Systems GE Industrial Systems is the proud winner of the prestigious CIO 100 award from IDG's CIO magazine. The award recognizes companies who have demonstrated resourceful use of IT systems, staff and budgets. According to Abbie Lundberg, Editor in Chief, CIO magazine, 'Maximizing return on investment is a priority when times are tight, and these companies excel in gathering greater value from limited resources.'

REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATION to acquire Commercial AC Motor Business from General Electric Company

10 August 2003 - GE Industrial Systems REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATION and the General Electric Company today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for REGAL-BELOIT CORPORATION to acquire GE's Commercial AC motor business. The transaction is expected to close by September, following the completion of customary regulatory clearance. GE's Commercial AC motor business includes a full line of AC motors for pump, compressor, equipment and commercial HVAC applications.

Compact GE Drive delivers expanded feature set

23 June 2003 - GE Industrial Systems GE Industrial Systems announces the launch of the AF-300 Mini Variable Frequency AC Drive, designed for optimum process control. The AF-300 Mini adjustable frequency drive offers variable speed control for AC induction motors in a reliable, space saving package. The ability to control the speed of an AC induction motor allows maximum energy savings when applied to a fan or a pump.

GE Fanuc acquires Mountain Systems Inc., providers of advanced manufacturing execution systems for essential industries

17 June 2003 - GE Industrial Systems GE Fanuc Automation Americas, Inc., an affiliate of GE Industrial Systems, today announced that it has acquired Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Mountain Systems, Inc., a provider of advanced Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for essential industries such as consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, life sciences, and pulp and paper. Mountain Systems provides integrated software that helps to speed manufacturing of consumer health care products, ensure the highest batch-to-batch quality at internationally recognized breweries, and reduce the cost of manufacturing vehicles while improving the accuracy and availability of safety-related recall information. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

GE Industrial Systems earns prestigious North Carolina 'STAR' award

04 June 2003 - GE Industrial Systems For their rigorous adherence to stringent health and safety standards, GE Industrial Systems' Mebane Power Distribution Plant officially celebrated recognition as a 'STAR' on June 3, 2003, under the North Carolina Department of Labor (DOL) guidelines. As a voluntary program within the Occupational Safety and Health Division of the DOL, the North Carolina STAR is a prestigious award granted to exemplary facilities.

GE Industrial Systems signs $50m agreement with Enelpower

21 May 2003 - GE Industrial Systems GE Industrial Systems announced today that they have secured a contract with Enelpower do Brazil for an electric power transmission project worth more than US$50 million to GE. The project is part of a larger effort to strengthen the inter-regional power transfer capability in Brazil and ultimately help alleviate power shortages in the Brazilian North-Eastern regions. GE will lead a consortium with Camargo Corrêa Equipamentos e Sistemas S.A., one of the largest engineering and construction companies in Brazil, to complete the project by the end of October 2003.

GE Industrial Systems announces new line of bathroom fans ENERGY STAR

22 April 2003 - GE Industrial Systems GE Industrial Systems announced today the launch of a new line of GE Bathroom Fans. This new ventilation product line is distinctively designed to operate quietly and efficiently in the home complemented by new decorative designs. The GE Bathroom Fan line offers ENERGY STAR bathroom fans ranging from low-noise fans to full-featured fans with lights, nightlights and heaters to fans with decorative touches that enhance and match any home decor. The fans move more air per wattage consumed, produces less noise and create a more comfortable atmosphere in the home.

GE Power Controls introduces Pro-Tec 3000

07 April 2003 - GE Industrial Systems GE Power Controls has announced a new public lighting control management system, the Pro-Tec 3000. The system offers a wide variety of management and protection capabilities as well as a considerably saving on cable cost, meaning a quick return on your safety investment. Traditionally, public lighting cables have lacked a protection relay system-the vital component that protects against short circuits.

GE Power Controls introduces the UTS

07 April 2003 - GE Industrial Systems GE Power Controls has introduced the Underground Technology System, a new innovative application of deep-sea technology protection of telecom industry infrastructure investments. What started with a requirement for safe watertight and flood proof housings for the distribution of electric energy has lead to a wide range of specialized safety applications providing a unique solution to the telecom industry.

Power Controls launches Solution Plus for simpler low voltage electrical protection and peace of mind

07 April 2003 - GE Industrial Systems GE Power Controls has introduced the Solution Plus system-a complete solution for low voltage distribution including breakers, enclosures, personal protection, and system monitoring and control. The Solutions Plus system integrates a series of new products including Elfa Plusä, Record Plusä, Modula Plus, GEA Plus, and M-Pact Plus. Traditionally, electricians and installers have had to purchase each of these components individually and manually integrate them, spending time, money, and effort to patch together a solution.

X$D Ultra Motor meets GM certification requirements

04 April 2003 - GE Industrial Systems GE Industrial Systems is proud to announce another significant accomplishment for its newest industrial product line, the premium efficiency X$D Ultra? 841 motor. After rigorous testing by General Motors Corporation of the X$D Ultra IEEE 841 motors submitted for testing, GM determined that the GE X$D Ultra IEEE 841 motors meet the Electrical Equipment Specification 7E-TA, thereby approving GE for applications requiring adherence to this specification.

GE Multilin are keeping the lights on at the Golden Pyramids

07 March 2003 - GE Industrial Systems The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co. (EET) is using GE Multilin relays in a new 66/11kV substation that will supply power to a large new commercial center called the Golden Pyramids Plaza, the first of its kind in Egypt. The plaza, consisting of office and residential towers, as well as the hotels and a commercial center, will draw between 30 and 40 MW of power from the substation's 125MW capacity. This project is being completed jointly with GE-Hitachi HVB, who is supplying the high voltage breakers and switchgear for the substation. The protection, control and metering relays are being installed and commissioned by Matelec, a GE Multilin VAR based in Lebanon.

GE Multilin helps Municipal Utility take charge in deregulated environment

06 March 2003 - GE Industrial Systems Cambridge and North Dumfries Hydro Inc. is one of Ontario's first de-regulated municipal utilities to manage and fund its own transformer station construction. The new 230kV transformer station was built last year as part of a major expansion project to handle escalating load growth that was close to exceeding the capacity of its current system.

Northeast Utilities boosts electricity flow into chronically congested section of power grid with advanced transmission reliability system

24 February 2003 - GE Industrial Systems American Superconductor Corporation, a leading electricity solutions company, and GE Industrial Systems, a business of the General Electric Company today announced the sale of a new, advanced transmission reliability system to Connecticut Light & Power Company (CL&P, a subsidiary of Northeast Utilities, to increase the reliability and flow of electricity to the chronically congested power grid in southwest Connecticut.

New interactive CD teaches motor protection fundamentals using the GE Multilin 469 relay

04 January 2003 - GE Industrial Systems GE Multilin's new Motor Protection with the 469 Interactive Learning CD offers students a new way to enrich their knowledge on the theory and practice of motor protection using GE Multilin's 469 relay. The CD is an ideal complement to GE Multilin's instructor-led classes and includes a wealth of information on motor theory, motor protection and 469 product applications. In addition to course content, the CD also includes interactive tests and practical lab exercises to help students apply their knowledge and measure their progress.

GE announces 5-Year, $400 million agreement to provide ChevronTexaco with electrical distribution equipment

11 December 2002 - GE Industrial Systems GE Industrial Systems today announced a five-year master agreement to provide ChevronTexaco Corp. with GE large, energy-efficient motors, and electrical transmission and distribution equipment for ChevronTexaco facilities worldwide. The products and associated services supplied to ChevronTexaco's global facilities by GE will distribute, protect, and control electric power as well as drive critical production and refining processes.

Making The 'Switch' has become easier

02 December 2002 - GE Industrial Systems GE Multilin has introduced a new switch configuration tool that saves time and makes ordering switches simple! This online tool saves customers time by streamlining the order process and eliminating time consuming activities such as reading through switch manuals and filling in switch request forms. The new process requires a few simple mouse clicks, and ensures order accuracy by making certain all appropriate information has been filled in.

GE Multilin announces new solution for distribution feeder recloser/breaker protection & control

28 November 2002 - GE Industrial Systems GE Multilin announces a new solution for distribution feeder recloser or breaker control: the Universal Recloser Control (URC). The URC provides advanced protection, monitoring, control and communications in a convenient package that can be used on both retrofit and new applications. The URC comes in an environmentally hardened casing, featuring backup power and climate control options, which can be easily pole-mounted.

GE Multilin launches new suite of value added services

18 November 2002 - GE Industrial Systems In today's market, many companies are reducing budgets and streamlining operations in an effort to increase both productivity and profitability. GE Multilin has developed a new suite of value added services that provide convenient and affordable tools to help customers improve their business operations, without sacrificing their bottom line. These new services include application engineer consulting, real-time digital simulator testing facilities, relay maintenance and upgrade services and an expanded training center. These services offer customers an opportunity to leverage GE Multilin's expertise, facilities and industry experience in a convenient and cost-effective manner.

Municipal Water Authorities optimize motor performance and reduce downtime with GE Multilin Motor Management Relays

07 November 2002 - GE Industrial Systems Houston, Texas-based Shrader Engineering Co., Inc., a provider of electrical engineering services, has recently established an agreement with the San Jacinto River Authority to provide motors utilizing the SR 469 Motor Management Relay at all of its well sites. This marks the fifth motor contract Shrader has fulfilled with the water treatment facility, in which GE Multilin's SR 469 will be utilized to provide protection and diagnostic functions.

GE announces new line of uninterruptible power supplies

29 October 2002 - GE Industrial Systems GE Digital Energy has announced the availability of the Signature? 5000 Series, a new line of Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) systems for the North American marketplace. The Signature? 5000 Series is a three-phase UPS system that provides critical power protection for a wide range of markets and applications, including healthcare and financial institutions, industrial and biotechnology manufacturing facilities, transportation and telecommunication operations, and information technology systems.

A Power Quality Metering Powerhouse

18 October 2002 - GE Industrial Systems GE Multilin's PQM is a powerful digital metering device which provides continuous monitoring of threephase systems, including current, voltage, real and reactive power, power factor and frequency. This device is also available in a portable model, the PPQM, which is housed in a rugged carrying case. The PPQM additionally performs the roles of power management tool, troubleshooting tool and a data collection device.

Driving market dynamics with technology

05 September 2002 - GE Industrial Systems Larry Sollecito has over two decades in technical and senior management positions in different divisions of General Electric. As president and general manager of the GE Multilin business headquartered in Ontario, he currently has comprehensive worldwide responsibility for leading-edge GE technologies that service the utility and industrial marketplace.

General Electric Company launches line of power quality products in India

04 September 2002 - GE Industrial Systems GE Digital Energy has announced the availability of its Uninterrupted Power Supplies and Advance Power Systems in India. GE said its power protection products are aimed at customers in mission critical markets such as information technology, telecommunications, and healthcare. The GE manufacturing facility in Switzerland is responsible for the production of the GE UPS products, while the APS products, which were introduced by GE six months ago, are manufactured in the USA and Canada.

GE Digital Energy closes deal to acquire PMI a Leading provider of critical power services

01 August 2002 - GE Industrial Systems With this acquisition, GE Digital Energy acquires a premium quality service provider focused on service capabilities that include power conditioning equipment, power distribution units, thermography, batter chargers, and battery plant installation. The acquisition of PMI complements GE Digital Energy's overall strategy of providing customers with critical power solutions and services that achieve high levels of quality, availability, and reliability.

GE Digital Energy Closes Deal To Acquire IMV, A European-Based UPS Company

01 August 2002 - GE Industrial Systems GE Digital Energy announced today that it has officially closed the deal to acquire IMV, a European-based world technology leader in the field of power protection based on uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and associated software. Present in more than 80 countries with a network of professional Business Partners, IMV provides power protection solutions from stand alone UPS to large, distributed networks. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

GE Industrial Systems to Acquire EURO-DIESEL, A Leader In Rotary Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems

18 June 2002 - GE Industrial Systems GE Industrial Systems, a division of the General Electric Company has signed a definitive agreement with the SEGHERSgroup to purchase EURO-DIESEL, a leader in the design and manufacture of rotary Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and other critical power products. Expected to close in the third quarter of 2002 and subject to regulatory approval, the business will become part of GE Digital Energy, a global leader in delivering power quality products and services. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

GE Digital Energy Introduces the Advanced Power System

18 June 2002 - GE Industrial Systems GE Digital Energy, a division of GE Industrial Systems, today introduced its Advanced Power System (APS), a pre-engineered, pre-assembled and pre-tested system delivering highly reliable premium power for mission critical applications. The APS is a self-contained, virtual plug-and-play power quality solution that focuses on the interconnection of the utility to the critical load. Designed to minimize field installation and operational requirements, the APS operates automatically under self-contained controls with seamless integration to a facility.

GE Digital Energy Introduces UPS Products for North American Market

04 June 2002 - GE Industrial Systems GE Digital Energy, a division of GE Industrial Systems and a leading provider of critical power solutions to the digital marketplace, today introduced a family of high-performance Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) products for North America. The GE products will provide power protection for a vast array of mission critical applications.

GE Access expands portfolio with GE Digital Energy products

15 April 2002 - GE Industrial Systems GE Access, the premier value-added distributor of complex computer products, solutions and services, has just expanded its product range with products from another GE division, GE Digital Energy, formerly known as IMV. This agreement adds power quality solutions to GE Access' portfolio that will bridge the gap between a company's electricity supply and the premium power requirements for its infrastructure.

Ready for Takeoff! GE System Controls Tests of NASA's Lab Destiny

13 December 2001 - GE Industrial Systems Though once found only in science fiction novels, the International Space Station (ISS) is now a reality, forging a new frontier as a technological marvel. One of the latest components to join the ISS is the U.S. Laboratory Destiny, a 32,000-pound research lab. This workstation in space, delivered to the ISS by the space shuttle Atlantis, supports new zero-gravity experiments and studies in cancer, diabetes, and materials research.

The Power Behind The Venetian Resort - Hotel - Casino

13 December 2001 - GE Industrial Systems In this environment, a power outage is much more than an inconvenience -- it poses an immense threat to the safety of guests as well as to the security and continuity of the business. This could be a casino's worst nightmare. Luckily, The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas planned ahead to avoid such a potentially dangerous and costly event from happening at their facility. Behind the scenes of this luxurious resort is a highly sophisticated, efficient and cost-saving power system developed by GE.