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22 At a Glance
Worldwide presence –
Our hallmark
Siemens has been synonymous with
international focus and worldwide commitment
for 160 years.
“A deeply rooted
global mindset is one
of our key strengths.”
Peter Löscher
Company founder Werner von Siemens had an international orientation from the very begin-
ning. In 1850, Siemens opened its fi rst representative offi ce in London. Three years later, the
Company expanded eastward to begin constructing a state telegraph network in Russia. In
1855, a Russian subsidiary was founded in Saint Petersburg. Major international projects such
as the construction of the Indo-European telegraph line from London to Calcutta, inaugurated
in 1870, and the laying of a transatlantic telegraph cable from Ireland to the U.S., begun in
1874, attest to the Company’s early worldwide focus. Today, Siemens is a global powerhouse
with activities in nearly 190 countries.
Deployed at some 1,698 locations around the globe, our 398,200 employees are the key to our
success.
Approximately 32,500 Siemens researchers worldwide are developing innovations to safeguard
and expand our leading market positions. Our most important R&D centers are in Germany,
Austria, the U.S., China and India.
Our international focus and worldwide commitment will continue to defi ne Siemens in the
future as we deliver answers to the toughest questions of our time.