GE Congratulates Host City for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games

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Jul. 07, 2011 09:14
SEOUL--(Korea Newswire)--Commenting on today’s announcement by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that the 2018 Winter Olympics will be held in Pyeongchang, Hwang Soo, president of GE Korea said:

“GE would like congratulate Pyeongchang on their successful bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. This will present a fantastic opportunity for the city and we are committed to working with the IOC and the local Organizing Committee, as we have done in previous Games, to deliver world-class infrastructure solutions and a sustainable, responsible legacy for future generations. “

Recently GE announced that it will be extending its partnership with the IOC for another eight years, beginning with the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia and continuing with the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and through the 2020 Games.

Continued Hwang Soo:

“The Olympic Partnership brings a number of benefits to GE. Firstly, it is an important technology showcase for cities in general. It is also a powerful way to enhance global awareness of our brand and provides a strong engagement tool with our 300,000 employees around the world.”

The partnership extension sees GE continue as the exclusive provider of a wide range of innovative technology and products including: energy generation systems; energy distribution systems; diagnostic imaging; monitoring; lighting fixtures and systems; aircraft engines; rail transportation; water treatment facilities and services; and equipment and transportation management.

GE’s Olympic partnership first launched in January 2005 with high tech solutions provided for Torino 2006, Beijing 2008 and Vancouver 2010.

GE is also a sponsor of the upcoming London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Website: http://www.ge.com

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