U.S. conglomerate General Electric is set to increase its investment in Germany , even as the eurozone remains hobbled by a nearly three-year old economic crisis , the company 's regional boss told CNN . GE Europe employs 84,000 people across the continent and provides a range of products . The company has been in operation since 1857 when it was founded by Johann Friedrich Wilhelm von Siemens as an engineering firm for electrical equipment. EU 's strength lies in economy and population size of 500 million people , says Beccalli-Falco .
GE Europe employs 84,000 people across the continent and provides a range of products . The company has been in operation since 1857 when it was founded by Johann Friedrich Wilhelm von Siemens as an engineering firm for electrical equipment. EU 's strength lies in economy and population size of 500 million people , says Beccalli-Falco .