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Our Businesses
A description of operating segments for General Electric Company and consolidated affiliates as of December 31,
2005, and the basis for presentation in this report, follows.
Infrastructure
Jet engines and replacement parts and repair and maintenance services for all categories of commercial aircraft; for a
wide variety of military aircraft, including fighters, bombers, tankers and helicopters; and for executive and regional
aircraft. Products and services are sold worldwide to airframe manufacturers, airlines and government agencies. Rail
systems products and maintenance services including diesel electric locomotives, transit propulsion equipment,
motorized wheels for off-highway vehicles, and railway signaling communications systems.
Financial products to airlines, aircraft operators, owners, lenders and investors including leases, aircraft
purchasing and trading, loans, engine/spare parts financing, pilot training, fleet planning and financial advisory
services.
Power plant products and services, including design, installation, operation and maintenance services sold
into global markets. Gas, steam and aeroderivative turbines, generators, combined cycle systems, controls and
related services, including total asset optimization solutions, equipment upgrades and contractual services, are sold
to power generation and other industrial customers. Renewable energy solutions including wind turbines and hydro
turbines and generators. Advanced turbomachinery products and related services for the oil and gas market,
including total pipeline integrity solutions. Substation automation, network solutions and power equipment sold to
power transmission and distribution customers. Also includes portable and rental power plants, nuclear reactors, fuel
and nuclear support services.
Chemical water treatment program services and equipment including mobile treatment systems and
desalination processes.
Financial products to the global energy industry including structured equity, leveraged leasing,
partnerships, project finance and broad-based commercial finance.
Industrial
Major appliances and related services for products such as refrigerators, freezers, electric and gas ranges, cooktops,
dish-washers, clothes washers and dryers, microwave ovens, room air conditioners and residential water system
products. These products are distributed to both retail outlets and direct to consumers, mainly for the replacement
market, and to building contractors and distributors for new installations. Lighting products include a wide variety of
lamps and lighting fixtures. Electrical distribution and control equipment includes power delivery and control
products such as transformers, meters and relays. Also includes GE Supply, a network of electrical supply houses.
Products and services are sold in North America and in global markets under various GE and private-label brands.
High-performance engineered plastics used in a variety of applications such as automotive parts, computer
enclosures, telecommunications equipment and construction materials. Products also include structured products,
silicones and high-purity quartzware. Products and services are sold worldwide to a diverse customer base
consisting mainly of manufacturers.