Marconi wireless telegraph company was founded in 1897, formerly Marconi wireless telegraph signal company. It was the first British company specializing in manufacturing radio equipment, and founded the famous British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in 1922. 1946 was acquired by British electric company; Founded in 19 18, British Electric Company mainly produced small motors and alternators at first, and then expanded its business to produce steam turbines, water turbines, transformers, diesel engines and military turbine engines. During World War II, it provided many military engines for the British army. After World War II, in order to expand industrial business, the company acquired Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company on 1946.
GEC was founded in 1886, formerly known as General Electric Equipment Company, and is a wholesaler of electrical products. After 1888 acquired a factory that produces telephone business, it was renamed GEC company, and its main business is to produce various types of light bulbs and light switches. With the popularity of electrical products, the company continues to grow and develop, and its business is spread all over the world. During World War II, GEC became the main supplier of military electrical products, including radar cavity magnetron, lighting equipment and communication equipment. 196 1 year, GEC merged with RAI, 1967 merged with AEI, and 1968 merged with British Electric Company. At this point, the three companies officially became one company. In 1990s, GEC carried out a series of reforms and launched a large-scale acquisition to its European and American counterparts: acquisition of Presay Company; 1May, 1994, acquired Frenty's international core defense and simulation business-Frenty's defense system integration and simulation training business; 1July, 1994, acquiring the electronic warfare business of Frenti Company; 1994165438+1October, it acquired 50% ownership of Ferr Anti-Thomson Sonar System UK Limited, which enabled GEC to re-enter two major sonar projects in the UK, one of which was the sonar system project of eh1kloc-0/helicopter; 1995, GEC acquired the shipbuilding business of vexcor; 1in may, 1996, GEC acquired Hazeltine company of the United States for 1. 1 billion dollars, which is in the leading position in the world in navigation system, anti-submarine warfare system and CSI system. Therefore, the business field of GEC covers all military and civil industries and plays an important role in the reorganization and merger of European aviation industry.
At the end of 1990s, based on the market situation, GEC Company changed its business strategy, concentrated on developing communication and IT business, and abandoned many non-core businesses, including several large companies engaged in missile, national defense electronic system, satellite communication, electronic measuring instruments and test equipment business. At the same time, in order to strengthen the North American market, the company has successively acquired American Remote Communication Network Products Company (RELTEC) and American FORE Company, which is mainly engaged in Internet business, thus making GEC firmly occupy the American communication business market. With the change of business, GEC changed its name to Marconi Company on 1999.