Alstom history in detailed dates Print Sen d 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. 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 Advert in 1931
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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.
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
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 latest 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..
Sustainable development is a natural part of the Group’s operationsSustainable development is fully integrated into Alstom’s strategy. Alstom develops power generation, smarter energy and rail transport solutions that are crucial to economic development and social progress around the world. These solutions optimise the use of natural resources and limit
Alstom’s corporate responsibility policy focuses on 3 domains and 9 themes:
Reduce the environmental footprint of our products Provide planet-conscious products, systems and solutions Offset the impact of our operations (factories and construction sites)
Develop partnership with responsible suppliers
Implement a “zero accident” programme in health and safety
To strengthen its commitment, Alstom has teamed up with the UN Global Compact and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development to promote corporate involvement in sustainable development.
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.
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 Group’s Executive Committee as they correspond to the way in which the Group has defined its fundamental rules. These 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 in the Company’s Sectors.
Our common values
We share three essential values: Trust, Team and Action. These values have been selected by the Group’s Executive Committee as they correspond to the way in which the Group has defined its fundamental rules. These 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 in the Company’s Sectors.
