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Do you remember these mottoes of the Company often referred to as The General?
Yesteryear, the motto was: "Progress is our most important product."
(Back in those days, they had an actor/spokesperson: Ronald Reagan )
In the recent past, the motto was: "We bring good things to life."
Today’s motto is: "Imagination at work." One client recently said, "It should be Imagine if it works." We can see the humor in that, for sure.
Photos of the Main Plant. What's left of the Turbine & Generator manufacturing plants
Did you notice since around 1982 (when the era of CEO Jack Welch began), the Company essentially dropped its whole name to be known solely by the two letters G & E? Some would say the PRIDE in the power generation business was lost, but not for most former and current field engineers!
They have, however, kept the “meatball” logo.
Field Work
Can you pull the generator rotor? Yes, of course. However, the "field" does not exist until the exitation system is "flashed" during start-up. Thus, you can pull the rotor but not the "field," which is an electrical flux thing. LOL :-)
The engineer can also return to the field, if he misses the work!
Pay More, Get Less
Client's Observation: Competition
The "Meatball" Logo
Mottoes
We were called "Mr. GE" as Field Engineers were GE's best salesmen.
And GE was call Generous Electric by customers. I bet its been along time since a GE customer has said that. Back then the hourly rate was a little over $19/hr too.
People Pleasing Products
Did You Know - Birthplace of Television
Also, radio station, WGY, the second oldest of its kind in the country broadcast from Building 36 at one time.
The General decided to tear this building down to increase "green space." outside the main plant. The truth be known, The General wanted to reduce its tax base to the City of Schenectady and Town of Rotterdam so it razed the building in 2002. So much for museums and buildings worthy of such an honor!
If it breaks, you own it!
"If it is still in warranty and it breaks into two parts, you own both!"
FEP Celebrates 50 years in 2016
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