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Hyundai and GE Plastics Unveil QarmaQ Advanced Technology Demonstration Vehicle at 77th Geneva International Motor Show

March 06, 2007

GENEVA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At the Geneva International Motor Show today, Hyundai Motor Co. and GE Plastics presented QarmaQ, a first in the Crossover Coupe segment. QarmaQ is Hyundai's Advanced Technology Demonstration Vehicle (ATDV) that showcases over 30 different environmentally progressive technologies led by the innovative "Elastic Front*", an innovative solution that can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in Crossover Utility Vehicles (CUV) pedestrian collisions.


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Centerpoint's Translucent Roofing System with GE's Lexan(1) Thermoclear(1) Sheet Will be Used on the National Homebuilder Mainstream GreenHome(TM)

February 08, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At the International Builders' Show in Orlando, Fla., GE Plastics announced that its Lexan1 Thermoclear1 multiwall polycarbonate (PC) sheet will be featured on Centerpoint translucent roofs for the National Homebuilder Mainstream GreenHomeTM currently being constructed in Raleigh, N.C.


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GE Full-Year and 4th Quarter 2006

January 19, 2007
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General Motors' Groundbreaking New Electric Vehicle Uses GE's ecomagination(1) Technology to Help Drivers Skip the Pump

January 07, 2007

DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It's been nearly 100 years, but Thomas Edison's belief in electricity as a viable propulsion system for automobiles is one step closer to reality due to the efforts of General Motors and General Electric. Today, GE participated in General Motors' unveiling of its newest concept vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt, here at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The Volt's E-Flex flexible propulsion system offers a global blended range of transportation energy solutions to regional energy issues and driving behavior.


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Let the Music Play On: Lexan(1) Resin Helps Protect Holiday Electronics

December 14, 2006

PITTSFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--They're primo on holiday wish lists; they're pricey; and they're precious to their owners. So after unwrapping an iPod or MP3 player that may cost upwards of $450, it's important to safeguard these surprisingly delicate devices from being dropped, banged, or stepped on. Dozens of companies offer protective and stylish covers and cases for iPods -- and the majority rely on the toughness, scratch resistance, and light weight of GE's Lexan(1) polycarbonate.


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Annual Outlook

December 12, 2006

Jeff Immelt, Chairman and CEO, hosted our annual performance review and business outlook meeting. The meeting focused on GE strategy, excellent execution, strong team and 2007 outlook.

Jeff Immelt, Chairman and CEO, hosted our annual performance review and business outlook meeting. The meeting focused on GE strategy, excellent execution, strong team and 2007 outlook.

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GE's Super High Flow Valox(1) Resins Help Fill Automotive Industry's Needs for Lighter Parts, Energy Savings, and Increased Part Consolidation

December 08, 2006

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Plastics today announced the launch of Valox(1) Super High Flow resins, a family of glass- and mineral-filled polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) materials. Valox Super High Flow resins are aimed at helping automakers and tiers achieve thinner, larger parts with greater detail at lower injection pressures without sacrificing performance. The GE materials help address several key challenges. As gas prices increase, the automotive industry is seeking new technologies to produce thinner, lighter components for greater fuel efficiency.


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GE Plastics' Lexan(1) HPX Resin Delivers Outstanding Performance to the Intlock ITL-S Disposable Blade in PENTAX's New Airway Scope

December 01, 2006

PITTSFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Plastics (NYSE:GE) today announced that its Lexan1 HPX resin -- a tough, high-tech transparent polycarbonate (PC) widely used in critical healthcare applications -- has been selected by PENTAX to mold a specialized Intlock ITL-S disposable blade for the company's new Airway Scope AWS-S100 video laryngoscope. Lexan HPX resin was selected by PENTAX for the material's exceptional high-performance properties, including outstanding mechanical strength and toughness, incredible smoothness, and excellent transparency.


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GE Invents Innovative New Extem(1) Resin for Exceptional Performance, Cost-Effective Manufacturing

November 14, 2006

PITTSFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Underscoring its position as an innovator of many of the most advanced materials technologies in the world, GE Plastics today announced another first: the invention and launch of Extem(1) thermoplastic polyimide (TPI) resins.


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GE Global Investor Meeting

November 14, 2006
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