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Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company

Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company is an American automobile manufacturer based in East Pittsburgh, founded in 1872.1 It was founded by George Westinghouse.1

Die Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) ist ein ehemaliger US-amerikanischer Hersteller von elektrischen Komponenten, Generatoren und Elektrofahrzeugen. Das Unternehmen entwickelte außerdem ein Luxusauto, das möglicherweise zuerst in den USA und danach in Frankreich hergestellt wurde.2 From the German Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1872Founded1
  • Industrymanufacture of electrical equipment1
  • HeadquartersEast Pittsburgh, United States1

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The story

Founded by George Westinghouse in 1872.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1872Founded Founded1

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