Thomson-Houston Electric Company
Early American electrical equipment manufacturer, merged with Edison General Electric to form General Electric.
Last updated November 4, 2026
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Overview
Founded in 1883 by Elihu Thomson and Edwin J. Houston, Thomson-Houston Electric Company was a major American electrical equipment manufacturer in the late 19th century. It produced arc lighting, motors, and electric traction equipment. In 1892, it merged with Edison General Electric to form General Electric.
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A major player in the late 19th-century American electrical equipment market
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