Alstom History in Detailed Dates

Alstom history in detailed dates

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With the merger of Société Alsacienne de Constructions Mécaniques (SACM) and Thomson-Houston in 1928, Alsthom was born. Striving for technical innovation in every decade since has made us a global leader in power generation and rail transportation, acquiring industry-leading companies and breaking records along the way.

1928

Birth of Alsthom from the merger of Thomson-Houston and Société

Alsacienne de Contstructions Mécaniques (SACM), with its 1st factory in Belfort. 1932

Alsthom acquires Constructions Electriques de France, Tarbes, a

manufacturer of electric locomotives as well as electrical and hydraulic equipment. Transport thus becomes a part of Alsthom.

 Advert in 1931

1969 Compagnie Générale d'Electricité (CGE) becomes majority shareholder of Alsthom. 1976

The Group merges with Chantiers de l’Atlantique to become Alsthom Atlantique, bringing Marine

into Alsthom’s portfolio. 1977

Alsthom constructs the 1st 1300MW generator set for the Paluel power station which set a world

record with an output of 1500 MW.

1978

The first TGV is delivered to SNCF. The TGV went on to break

world rail speed records in 1981 (380 kph) and 1990 (515,3 kph – not yet beaten), and achieved the world endurance record for high speed train lines in 2001, travelling from Calais to Marseille (1067.2km) in 3 hours and 29 mins. 1986

The Alsthom Belfort site receives an order from EDF for the largest

gas turbine in the world (212MW)

1989

GEC ALSTHOM is formed from the merger of the power and transport activities

of Compagnie Générale d'Electricité (CGE) and the UK GEC. France’s market was no longer sufficient, so the merger was to enable ALSTHOM to export into Europe. 1994

LHB Salzgitter joins GEC Alsthom

1995

Outstanding shares in MAN Energie (steam turbines) are acquired

1998

GEC Alsthom acquired Cegelec (electrical contracting)

June 1998 The Group is introduced on to the Paris Stock Exchange and changes its name from GEC ALSTHOM to ALSTOM. GEC and Alcatel sell off part of their stakes in the capital (23,6% each). 1999

ALSTOM acquires the Canadian Télécité Inc., a

worldwide Centre of Excellence in passenger information and security solutions ALSTOM and ABB merge their energy businesses in a 50-50  joint company known as ABB ALSTOM POWER. In a parallel move, ALSTOM sells its heavy duty gas turbine business to General Electric of the US

2000

ALSTOM acquires ABB’s share in ABB ALSTOM POWER. ALSTOM acquires a 51% stake in FIAT FERROVIARIA, the Italian rail manufacturer and world

leader in tilting technology. 2003

ALSTOM supplies the highest capacity automated metro in the world to Singapore

2004

January: ALSTOM sells its T&D activities to Areva. The French State takes up a 21% stake in ALSTOM’s capital to support the recovery of the

company. ALSTOM delivers the Queen Mary 2, the world’s largest cruise liner, to Cunard.

2005

ALSTOM sells its Power Conversion activity to Barclays Equity

2005/06 GT 24/26 turbines achieve 1.5 million operating hours and major sales to countries such as Italy, Germany, Spain and Thailand demonstrating the Group’s return to the gas turbine market with a technologically advanced product. 2006

ALSTOM sells its Marine Division to the Norwegian group Aker Yards. ALSTOM commits itself 

to keeping 25% of the shares until 2010. On 27 April, ALSTOM signs a cooperation framework agreement with Bouygues, the French conglomerate, for the purchase of the 21% stake in ALSTOM that the French government held. Later in the year, Bouygues increase it's shareholding to 24%. ALSTOM launches major clean coal technology initiative with the EU. 2007 On 3 April, at 13:13 CET, the V150 trainset reaches the speed of 574.8 km/h on France's new East European high speed line, setting a new world rail speed record and exceeding the previous one, set on 1990, by 59.5 km/h.

End of October 2007, Alstom enters the wind market through the acquisition of Spanish wind turbine manufacturer Ecotècnia. Following a new Graphic Chart, the Group name is now written "Alstom", with the exception of  the legal entities which are written with ALSTOM in capitals, e.g. ALSTOM S.A. 2008 On 5 February, Alstom unveils the AGV, its l atest very high speed train, capable of reaching a commercial speed of 360 km/h. 2009 On 19 March, Patrick Kron announces the merger of the Power Systems and Power Service Sectors in a single Power Sector.

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financial information Capital Structure At 31 March 2010, the share capital of Alstom amounted to €2,056,893,972 consisting of 293,841,996 ordinary shares with a par value of €7 each..

Sustainab developm is a natur  Sustainable development is a natural part of the Group’s operations part of the Sustainable development is fully integrated into Alstom’s strategy. Alstom develops power generation, smarter energy and rail transport Group’s solutions that are crucial to economic development and social progress around the world. These solutions optimise the use of natural resources and limit the greenhouse gas emissions. operation Alstom’s corporate responsibility policy focuses on 3 domains and 9 themes: 1. Environment • • •

Reduce the environmental footprint of our products Provide planet-conscious products, systems and solutions Offset the impact of our operations (factories and construction sites)

2. Stakeholders • • •

Commit to customer satisfaction Develop partnership with responsible suppliers Get involved in communities

3. Employees • •

Implement a “zero accident” programme in health and safety Manage talent development Reward employees

Sustainable development is f  integrated into Alstom’s strateg Alstom develops power generatio smarter energy rail transport solutions that ar  crucial to econo development an social progress around the world These solutions optimise the use natural resource and limit the greenhouse gas emissions.

Alstom’s corpora responsibility pol focuses on 3 domains and 9 To strengthen its commitment, Alstom has teamed up with the UN Global Compact and the World Business Council for Sustainable themes: Development to promote corporate involvement in sustainable development. •

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Reduce environ tal foot of our  product Provide planetconscio product system and solution Offset t impact our  operati (factori and constru sites)

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Commit custom satisfac Develo partner  with respon supplie Get involve commu s

Environment The environment is at the heart of Alstom’s activities. Alstom proposes environmentally friendly energy and transportation solutions and strives to limit the negative environmental impacts of its products and operations. Finally, we invite you to adopt environmentally friendly practices at work to help Alstom in building a more sustainable future. In the following pages, learn about the Group’s actions and objectives to reduce the environmental impact of its operations, as well as what Transport, Power and Grid are providing in terms of  environmentally friendly, innovative products and solutions.

Innovation in Alstom The submissions period for the Innovation Awards 2011 is now open! Innovation is a fantastic driver for Alstom as a way to meet and exceed our  customer needs, to differentiate from the competition and to optimise our  processes. Innovation is in the heart of our culture as Alstom constantly designs and produces new processes, products and services that create value for our  customers and our organisation. The I Nove You programme, initiated in 2008, under the coordination of the Innovation Board has three major objectives: to create a favourable environment for innovation and innovative people within Alstom, enhance cross-fertilisation, and support ongoing efforts to leverage innovations developed outside Alstom. A number of initiatives have been launched throughout the Group; the Alstom Innovation Award to reward innovative projects across our Sectors and functions, a training programme “from Creativity to Innovation” developed with Alstom University for our managers. We are also working on strengthening the cooperation with external partners such as universities or start-ups. More than ever, innovation should be a priority for the Group, particularly at times when the environment is calling for new solutions to serve our customers and work together more efficiently. The below graph demonstrates the initiatives launched by the I Nove You Programme.

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Alstom Projects India

Alstom Projects India or Alstom Projects India Ltd. or Alstom India is the Indian arm of the France-based multinational company Alstom. Alstom Projects India deals with manufacture of power supply generation equipment and rail equipment.

The parent company Alstom is a global leader in the above-mentioned sectors, operates in 70 countries, and employs as many as 65,000 employees. Further, the company is an innovator in the manufacturing of environmentally friendly technologies in power generation and railway infrastructure. Alstom offers impeccable products and allied solutions to its customers spread across the world. Its  product lines strictly conform to all quality production standards and environmental stipulations. Alstom India deals in engineering, manufacturing, project management, and supply of   power generation equipment. Moreover, the company also manufactures railway equipment and technology solutions in allied areas. Alstom Projects India has 6 engineering centers in 4 locations supported by 3 sales offices and 4 manufacturing units. Alstom India employs around 3,000 personnel for its operation in India. Shares of Alstom Projects India are listed both in Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange. Alstom Projects India has registered a turnover of  1,250 crore in the last financial year. `

The management at Alstom Projects India Ltd. includes:

Our common values We share three essential values: Trust, Team and Action. These values have been selected by the Grou Executive Committee as they correspond to the way in which the Group has defined its fundamental rules. Th rules shall protect us in the future against the problems we encountered in the past.

These values integrate and reinforce the rules of behaviour already implemented i n the Company’s Sectors.

Our common values We share three essential values: Trust, Team and Action. These values have been selected by the Grou Executive Committee as they correspond to the way in which the Group has defined its fundamental rules. Th rules shall protect us in the future against the problems we encountered in the past. These values integrate and reinforce the rules of behaviour already implemented i n the Company’s Sectors.