SHANGHAI, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2004--GE Infrastructure, one of the newest growth engines of the General Electric company, announced today the introduction of four new technology solutions to the Chinese marketplace: Merlin(TM), a home water filtration system; GE and China Telecom have initiated discussions to explore establishing a strategic partnership for advanced home security and service systems; UltraTemp(TM), a family of medical patient temperature probes; and Proficy(TM), a suite of automation software that helps maximize manufacturing operations.
These four solutions, which provide protection and productivity solutions ranging from the home to industrial and medical sectors, were introduced as part of GE Infrastructure's "Futurescape of Technology. "
"GE Infrastructure is proud to introduce its newest, cutting-edge technologies to China. The products we announced today will help bring peace of mind to businesses and communities by providing solutions to issues they face every day - cleaner water, safer homes, healthier families and smarter factories," said Bill Woodburn, President & CEO, GE Infrastructure. "Today we also opened our 'Futurescape of Technology' event, featuring over 30 new products that can support the growth of China - especially in the critical infrastructure sector."
"GE Infrastructure's broad product portfolio reflects our continued focus on bringing technology, services and a strong working partnership to China," said Steve Schneider, Chairman & CEO of GE China. "These cutting-edge technologies help address the critical needs of our customers in China, especially as they grow their businesses in this rapidly evolving and highly competitive business environment. Helping our customers win is the way we believe GE can partner with China. "
Four New Infrastructure Technologies Launched
Four new Infrastructure technologies were launched today as part of the Futurescape event:
-- Merlin: The world's first, continuous flow, reverse osmosis, water filtration system designed for the home. The Merlin fits under most kitchen sinks and reduces up to 95% of water contaminants found in traditional water supplies around the world. -- China Telecom: GE and China Telecom jointly announced today that they have started negotiations to establish a strategic partnership in the field of communication services, product supply and resources utilization. The combination of GE's advanced home security and service systems and China Telecom's communications technology, will create a new generation of technology that will allow residents of China to communicate with their homes through the Internet and mobile phones. -- UltraTemp: Monitoring core body temperature accurately and reliably is critical to determining a patient's well being. The new UltraTemp Series of temperature probes are designed with high quality ceramics with advanced material processes, enabling the GE probe product family to meet the stringent demands of the global medical marketplace. -- Proficy: Proficy solutions provide a full range of integrated, easy-to-use software applications and services which control and optimize industrial processes, gathering, analyzing and transforming data into information that allows users to operate in real time - helping to ensure that production runs smoothly, efficiently and with greater return on investment.
About GE Infrastructure
GE Infrastructure (NYSE: GE) is a high-technology platform, comprised of some of GE's fastest-growing businesses. These global businesses offer a set of infrastructure protection and productivity solutions to some of the most pressing issues that industries face: pure water, safe facilities, plant automation and sensing applications in the operating environment. GE Infrastructure, China was formed in 2004 to better serve the Chinese marketplace and is headquartered in Shanghai, China. GE Infrastructure is headquartered in Wilton, CT. Learn more at http://www.geinfrastructure.com.
About GE China
GE first began trading in China in 1906. In 1908 it established its first light bulb factory in Shenyang and in 1934 began importing electrical goods. Today all of GE's industrial businesses are represented in China. GE has invested over US$1.5 billion in China and employs more than 10,000 people.
GE (NYSE: GE) is a diversified technology, media and financial services company dedicated to creating products that make life better. From aircraft engines and power generation to financial services, medical imaging, television programming, and plastics, GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.ge.com and http://www.ge.com/china.
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