Western Electric
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For the electron tube manufacturer, see Western Electric (tube manufacturer)
The Western Electric Company was an American electrical engineering and manufacturing company officially founded in 1869. A subsidiary of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company for most of its lifespan, it served as the primary equipment manufacturer, supplier, and purchasing agent for the Bell System from 1881 until 1984, when the system was dismantled. The company was responsible for many technological innovations, as well as developments in industrial management.
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Company type | Subsidiary |
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Industry | Telecommunications |
Founded | 1869; 155 years ago (1869) |
Defunct | February 7, 1996; 28 years ago (1996-02-07) |
Fate | Absorption, remnants operating as Nokia |
Successor | |
Headquarters | Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
Products | Telephones, Central office switches, computers, electrical and electronics parts, and all other telecommunications related products supplied to Bell System companies |
Parent | AT&T Corporation (1881–1996) |
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