Siemens and Halske

Title: Siemens and Halske
Description: Originally Telegraphenbauanstalt von Siemens & Halske. Founded in 1847 by Werner von Siemens; his cousin Johann; and Johann Halske. Manufacturers of telegraphs and other electrical equipment. The firm later moved into electrical power generation and distribution. TAEB 1: 82n. Forerunner to today\'s Siemens AG. See their website: http://www.siemens.com.