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ELECTRICAL EXCELLENCEimagination at workGE CanadaGE’s commitmentThe imagination and the enthusiasm of GE reach across Canada.For over 110 years, GE has inspired great ideas and new technologiesto help build Canada’s economy. Across the country, our employeesbring the breadth of GE’s capabilities in technology, financial servicesand media to Canadian business. In Canada, GE’s North American andglobal centres of excellence bring Canadian capabilities to the world.GE employees in over 115 sales, service and manufacturing locationssupported by GE’s global resources, help businesses in Canadasuccessfully grow and compete.Ecomagination SMreflects GE’s commitment to invest in creatinginnovative solutions to solve the world’s most pressing environmentalchallenges. GE is meeting the needs of Canadian business by providingproducts and services that improve the bottom line for ourcustomers and reduce the impact on the environment. At thesame time we are reducing our own greenhouse gas emissions andimproving the energy efficiency of our operations across the globe.From water purification systems and renewable energy initiatives toenergy efficient locomotives and lighting, GE is working withCanadian customers to solve their business challenges.www.ecomagination.comGE IndustrialGE Industrial helps keep the world working through a broad rangeof products including appliances, lighting, factory automation systems,and security and sensing technology. GE Industrial also offersequipment leasing, as well as management and operating services.LightingGE Lighting provides solutions for commercial, industrial andresidential use across Canada with product offerings from compactfluorescent, halogen, linear fluorescent and high intensity dischargelamps. GE uses innovative lighting technologies and ecomaginationto meet pressing environmental challenges. GE Lighting is committedto serving customers across Canada with localized expertise, productquality and excellent service.Electrical DistributionElectrical Distribution is a leading supplier of electrical products for thedistribution, transformation, protection, monitoring and control ofelectrical power. It offers a variety of products including circuitbreakers, capacitors, metering products as well as specificallyengineered equipment, uninterruptible power supplies and motorcontrol centres. The Canadian assembly and distribution facilityis meeting the growing demands of commercial customers acrossthe country.www.gelighting.com www.geindustrial.comGE and Bordeaux Developments – first ecoHomebuilder Program in CanadaIn September, GE Canada and Bordeaux Developments announcedthe signing of the first GE ecomagination Homebuilder program inCanada. The proposed 1750+ acre Harmony project is located inthe Municipal District of Rocky View, west of the City of Calgary,Alberta. The project will incorporate sustainable developmentpractices including leading edge environmental initiatives designedto promote healthy life styles and smart land use. It is expected that3500 homes will be built, as well as commercial and office buildings,a healthcare facility, and extensive open space/recreational facilities.Bradley Smith, Manager of Corporate Initiatives, worked across GEbusinesses to bring the exciting collaboration with Bordeauxtogether. The project provides opportunities for infrastructureprojects and home/office based applications, including watermanagement and reuse, systems design, lighting, appliances,GE Healthcare and Enterprise Solutions.In the communityGE Canada is dedicated to improving the communities whereemployees work and live. GE has a long history of volunteerismacross the country. Employees and retirees volunteer their time andtalent to many special causes. GE’s volunteers actively contribute tocommunity building through fundraising, mentoring, coaching,working with children, improving the environment and lendingprofessional expertise. Our community investments support theadvancement of science and technology for young people, healthresearch, education and the environment. GE Canada values ourimportant relationships with organizations like Junior Achievement,Habitat for Humanity and the United Way.Solving business challenges whilst reducing the impact on the environment.INFO NO. 2320 • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2007 • www. mag.comADVERTISING FEATURE