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Alstom is a large French multinational conglomerate which holds interests in the power generation and transport markets. According to the company website, in the years 2010–2011 Alstom had annual sales of over €20.9 billion, and employed more than 85,000 people in 70 countries. Alstom's headquarters are located in Levallois-Perret, west of Paris. Its current CEO is Patrick Kron.
Alstom has been present in South Africa for more than a century. Throughout these years, Alstom has provided technology for a wide range of products and technologies playing a major part in developing the country’s infrastructure.
As a long standing partner of Eskom, Alstom has supplied major components to 12 of South Africa’s 13 coal fired power plants, which accounts for 80% of the installed capacity.
Alstom also played a historic role in providing train technology to the country, and plans to be part of the revitalisation of the rail and transport sector.
Alstom has been present in South Africa for more than a century. Throughout these years, Alstom has provided technology for a wide range of products and technologies playing a major part in developing the country’s infrastructure.
As a long standing partner of Eskom, Alstom has supplied major components to 12 of South Africa’s 13 coal fired power plants, which accounts for 80% of the installed capacity.
Alstom also played a historic role in providing train technology to the country, and plans to be part of the revitalisation of the rail and transport sector.