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| name = GE Power Conversion
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| location = [[Massy, Essonne]], [[Île-de-France (region)|Île-de-France]], France
| location = [[Paris-Saclay]] ([[Villebon-sur-Yvette]]), [[Île-de-France (region)|Île-de-France]], France
| locations = 14 countries
| locations = 14 countries
| area_served = Global
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| key_people = Philippe Piron ([[Chief executive officer|CEO]])<ref>{{cite web|title=Energy Management Leadership |url=http://www.geenergymanagement.com/Leadership_Joe_Mastrangelo.htm |publisher=GE Energy Management |accessdate=29 January 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202111648/http://www.geenergymanagement.com/Leadership_Joe_Mastrangelo.htm |archivedate=2 February 2014 }}</ref>
| key_people = Pierre Bastid<br /><small>CEO and President</small>
| industry = [[Electrical engineering]]
| industry = [[Electrical engineering]]
| products = [[Variable-frequency drive|VFD]]s, [[Electric generator]]s and [[induction motor]]s
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'''Converteam''' is an electrical engineering company based in France, and a former division of [[Alstom]]. It is now part of [[General Electric]].
'''GE Power Conversion''', formerly '''Converteam''', is a French electrical engineering company and is a subsidiary of [[GE Vernova]]. GE Power Conversion's global headquarters is located in the [[Paris-Saclay]] [[Research-intensive cluster|research-intensive]] and [[business cluster]], south of [[Paris]], in the [[Île-de-France]] region.


==History==
==History==
{{Disputed-section|date=July 2011}}
{{Disputed section|date=July 2011}}
In 1989 parts of the British [[General Electric Company plc]] merged with parts of Compagnie Générale d'Electricité (now [[Alcatel-Lucent]]) forming [[Cegelec|CEGELEC]] (part of [[GEC Alsthom]]), in the same year, a subsidiary of the German ''Allgemeine Elektrizitäts-Gesellschaft'' ([[AEG]]) had merged with the American Westinghouse Drive Systems.{{Dubious|date=July 2011}}{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}}{{Syn|date=July 2011}} In 1995, these two groupings merged to form '''CEGELEC Industrial Systems Group'''. In 1999, it changed its name to '''Alstom Power Conversion''', then on 10 November 2005, it became a separate company from Alstom.
In 1989, parts of the British [[General Electric Company]] merged with parts of Compagnie Générale d'Electricité (now [[Alcatel-Lucent]]) forming [[Cegelec]] (part of [[Alstom|GEC-Alsthom]]), in the same year, a subsidiary of the German ''Allgemeine Elektrizitäts-Gesellschaft'' ([[AEG (German company)|AEG]]) had merged with the American Westinghouse Drive Systems.{{Dubious|date=July 2011}}{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}}{{Synthesis inline|date=July 2011}} In 1995, these two groupings merged to form CEGELEC Industrial Systems Group. In 1999, it changed its name to Alstom Power & Conversion, then on 10 November 2005, it became a separate company from [[Alstom]].


On 29 March 2011 it was announced that a 90% stake in Converteam was to be bought by [[GE Energy]] for $3.2 billion<ref>[http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2011/03/29/ge-to-buy-converteam-for-3-2-billion/ G.E. to Buy Converteam for $3.2 Billion]</ref>. This deal was completed on the 2nd September 2011
On 29 March 2011, it was announced that a 90% stake in Converteam was to be bought by [[GE Energy]] for $3.2 billion.<ref>[https://dealbook.nytimes.com/2011/03/29/ge-to-buy-converteam-for-3-2-billion/ G.E. to Buy Converteam for $3.2 Billion]</ref> This deal was completed on 2 September 2011.


==Company structure and operations==
==Company structure and operations==
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It has four divisions:
It has five divisions:
* Converteam SAS in France
* GE Energy Power Conversion Group SAS (former Converteam SAS) in France
* [http://www.converteam.de Converteam GmbH] in Germany (based in Berlin)
* Converteam UK Ltd in the United Kingdom (based in [[Rugby, Warwickshire|Rugby]])
* GE Energy Power Conversion GmbH (former Converteam GmbH) in Germany (based in [[Berlin]])
* Converteam Inc. in the USA (based in [[Pittsburgh]])
* GE Energy Power Conversion UK Ltd (former Converteam UK Ltd) in the United Kingdom (based in [[Rugby, Warwickshire|Rugby]])
* GE Energy Power Conversion UK Ltd (former Converteam UK Ltd) in the United Kingdom (based in [[Kidsgrove]])
* GE Energy Power Conversion Inc. (former Converteam Inc.) in the US (based in [[Pittsburgh]])


The company also operates the 'Engineering Development Center' in India, and has subsidiaries in [[BRIC countries]]: Converteam Brazil and Converteam China
The company also operates the Engineering Development Center in India, and has subsidiaries in [[BRIC countries]]: Converteam Brazil and Converteam China.


==Products==
==Products==
The product range is comprehensive. Drives for Low Voltage as well as Medium Voltage applications are available with complete industry specific customised solution. It makes electrical motors ([[Induction motor|induction]] and [[Synchronous motor|synchronous]]) and [[Electrical generator|generators]]. These are often found in fossil fuel power stations. Along with this the company provides Vessel Automation System, Dynamic Positioning system for Ships. The products are known for high operational efficiency and logivity. The company not only provides the products but the consultancy services and installation.
The division focuses on electrical motors ([[Induction motor|induction]] and [[Synchronous motor|synchronous]]) and [[Electric generator|generators]], and its product range is comprehensive. Drives for low voltage as well as medium voltage applications are available for industry-specific applications, and products can be customized upon request. Meanwhile, its generators are often found in fossil fuel power stations.{{citation needed|date=July 2014}} The company also provides the Vessel Automation Systems and Dynamic Positioning Systems for ships.
The products are known for high operational efficiency and longevity. In addition to building and installing these products, this division also provides consultancy and maintenance services.


;Electric ship propulsion
===Electric ship propulsion===
It produced the induction motors for [[HMS Daring (D32)|HMS ''Daring'']] (commissioned July 2009) controlled by [[variable-frequency drive]]s, and its 20MW generators . This technology has also been installed on [[LNG carrier]]s, as well as the French [[Mistral class amphibious assault ship|''Mistral''-class amphibious assault ships]]. This technology will be used for the [[Royal Navy]]'s [[Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier|''Queen Elizabeth''-class aircraft carriers]] and the other [[Type 45 destroyer]]s.{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}} The company is also developing a [[Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System]] for the Royal Navy's new aircraft carriers.{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}}
The company produced the induction motors for the Royal Navy's {{HMS|Daring|D32|6}} class [[Type 45 destroyers]]. (commissioned from July 2009) which are controlled by [[variable-frequency drive]]s, and 20 MW generators.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Type 45 Destroyer – Daring Class World's First Full Electric Propulsion Combatant Ship {{!}} GE Power Conversion |url=https://www.gepowerconversion.com/case-study/type-45-destroyer-daring-class-worlds-first-full-electric-propulsion-combatant-ship |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=gepowerconversion.com |language=en}}</ref> This technology has also been installed on [[LNG carrier]]s, the French {{sclass|Mistral|amphibious assault ship|1}}s, and the [[Royal Navy]]'s {{sclass|Queen Elizabeth|aircraft carrier|1}}s.<ref>{{Cite web |title=GE Power Conversion – Industry – Naval {{!}} GE Power Conversion |url=https://www.gepowerconversion.com/industries/Marine/Naval |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=gepowerconversion.com}}</ref> The company is also developing an [[Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System]] for the Royal Navy's new aircraft carriers.{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.converteam.com Converteam]
*{{Official website|http://www.gepowerconversion.com/}}

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Latest revision as of 17:38, 31 July 2024

GE Power Conversion
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryElectrical engineering
PredecessorConverteam (2011)
FoundedNovember 10, 2005; 19 years ago (2005-11-10)
HeadquartersParis-Saclay (Villebon-sur-Yvette), Île-de-France, France
Number of locations
14 countries
Area served
Global
Key people
Philippe Piron (CEO)[1]
ProductsVFDs, electric generators and induction motors
Number of employees
5,300
ParentGE Vernova
Divisions4
Websitegevernova.com/power-conversion

GE Power Conversion, formerly Converteam, is a French electrical engineering company and is a subsidiary of GE Vernova. GE Power Conversion's global headquarters is located in the Paris-Saclay research-intensive and business cluster, south of Paris, in the Île-de-France region.

History

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In 1989, parts of the British General Electric Company merged with parts of Compagnie Générale d'Electricité (now Alcatel-Lucent) forming Cegelec (part of GEC-Alsthom), in the same year, a subsidiary of the German Allgemeine Elektrizitäts-Gesellschaft (AEG) had merged with the American Westinghouse Drive Systems.[dubious – discuss][citation needed][improper synthesis?] In 1995, these two groupings merged to form CEGELEC Industrial Systems Group. In 1999, it changed its name to Alstom Power & Conversion, then on 10 November 2005, it became a separate company from Alstom.

On 29 March 2011, it was announced that a 90% stake in Converteam was to be bought by GE Energy for $3.2 billion.[2] This deal was completed on 2 September 2011.

Company structure and operations

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It has five divisions:

  • GE Energy Power Conversion Group SAS (former Converteam SAS) in France
  • GE Energy Power Conversion GmbH (former Converteam GmbH) in Germany (based in Berlin)
  • GE Energy Power Conversion UK Ltd (former Converteam UK Ltd) in the United Kingdom (based in Rugby)
  • GE Energy Power Conversion UK Ltd (former Converteam UK Ltd) in the United Kingdom (based in Kidsgrove)
  • GE Energy Power Conversion Inc. (former Converteam Inc.) in the US (based in Pittsburgh)

The company also operates the Engineering Development Center in India, and has subsidiaries in BRIC countries: Converteam Brazil and Converteam China.

Products

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The division focuses on electrical motors (induction and synchronous) and generators, and its product range is comprehensive. Drives for low voltage as well as medium voltage applications are available for industry-specific applications, and products can be customized upon request. Meanwhile, its generators are often found in fossil fuel power stations.[citation needed] The company also provides the Vessel Automation Systems and Dynamic Positioning Systems for ships.

The products are known for high operational efficiency and longevity. In addition to building and installing these products, this division also provides consultancy and maintenance services.

Electric ship propulsion

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The company produced the induction motors for the Royal Navy's HMS Daring class Type 45 destroyers. (commissioned from July 2009) which are controlled by variable-frequency drives, and 20 MW generators.[3] This technology has also been installed on LNG carriers, the French Mistral-class amphibious assault ships, and the Royal Navy's Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers.[4] The company is also developing an Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System for the Royal Navy's new aircraft carriers.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Energy Management Leadership". GE Energy Management. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  2. ^ G.E. to Buy Converteam for $3.2 Billion
  3. ^ "Type 45 Destroyer – Daring Class World's First Full Electric Propulsion Combatant Ship | GE Power Conversion". gepowerconversion.com. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  4. ^ "GE Power Conversion – Industry – Naval | GE Power Conversion". gepowerconversion.com. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
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