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It was in 1865 that a seemingly unassuming 19-year-old boy from Central Bridge, New York made his mark on history by patenting the rotary steam engine. For anyone else, that one invention could have proven to be the achievement of a lifetime. But young George Westinghouse was only just getting started. A mere 4 years later, in 1869, George patented another revolutionary technology, the airbrake — making history again in less than five years and completely changing the face of railroad safety. That same year, the Westinghouse Air Brake Company was established.
From inventing the first automatic air brake and developing closed-track circuits and interlocking systems for railroads, to creating the “We Can Do It” poster that became the face of a war-ridden, but resilient America, Westinghouse has made history with every step and every invention. The enigmatic founder, George Westinghouse, may have passed in 1914 — leaving behind a staggering legacy of over 360 patents and the founding of 60 companies — but the company forged ahead. It went from carrying passengers in the fastest elevator in New York’s Rockefeller Center in 1933, to building the reactor for the USS Nautilus — the first nuclear-powered submarine the world had ever seen. In 1969, exactly 100 years after the Company’s birth, the world beheld, through Westinghouse cameras, man’s first walk on the surface of the moon.
Westinghouse history talks about how it once served as the office of another mad genius named Nikola Tesla. It stood proud as the greatest rival of Edison General Electric Company. After carrying the world across countries and oceans and providing the gift of light and electricity to cities, the titan that is Westinghouse is today known as the Westinghouse Electric Company. For years, with each invention, it had continued to take the world by surprise and storm.
Who Bought Westinghouse and Who Owns It Now?
In early 2006, Westinghouse Electric Company was bought by Toshiba for 5.4 billion dollars. But, when Westinghouse’s newest forays into the nuclear energy world brought it to the brink of bankruptcy, Toshiba decided to sell it off. So, in 2018, Brookfield Business Partners took the company off Toshiba’s hands for 4.6 billion dollars.
The worldwide headquarters of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC. is in the Pittsburgh suburb of Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.
What Does Westinghouse Make Today?
Westinghouse Electric Corporation had been making atomic reactors for some time previously. A few years ago, it chose to dig further into the development of clean energy utilizing atomic power. But that changed when Brookfield Business Partners acquired it in 2018. Now, it also has its eyes set on making Westinghouse electronics, which includes everything from USB chargers, android smart TVs, batteries, motion sensing, and solar-powered lights to blenders, juicers, fryers, hot water systems, portable power stations, massage chairs, microwaves, etc.
From toasters and propane generators to heavy-duty pole saws and portable power stations, Westinghouse makes it all, and then some. It is engaged in the manufacturing of so many quality products, it may just be impossible to list it all in the scope of this one article. So, here is a quick but somewhat comprehensive guide to the range of tech the company has on offer:
Westinghouse Appliances and Electronics
Westinghouse may have started as a company that revolutionizes railroad journeys, but it now looms as one of the biggest and most trusted appliance brands out there.
TVs
When it comes to home television sets, Westinghouse offers up a platterful of snazzy delights in the form of Smart Android TVs, the 4K Ultra HD Roku TV UX Series, Full HD Roku TV.
FX Series, and the HD Roku TV HX Series.
The 4K Ultra HD Roku TV UX Series offers up the full 4K experience at home, making it the companion to quality family time spent in the living room. The Full HD Roku TV FX series comes with built-in Wi-Fi set up which makes setting up the entertainment center in the den a breeze. Then we have the HD Roku TV HX Series that promises not to compromise on image quality. Last, but not least, is the Smart Android TV series. Equipped with HDR and Google Voice Assistant capabilities, each of the sets in this series is perfect for hours of Netflix and chilling.
Monitors
From the 34″ UWQHD 100Hz AMD FreeSync Curved pure beast of a Gaming Monitor with RGB lighting and a 21:9 for a completely immersive experience to the 27″ Full HD IPS 60Hz Home & Office Monitor that comes equipped with low blue light, anti-glare, and flicker-free tech, Westinghouse has a range of monitors on offer. The monitors offer a full HD experience too, so they can go from a work computer to a state-of-the-art entertainment center in a matter of minutes.
Power Banks, Power Strips, and Chargers
Westinghouse knows how important our devices are to our personal and professional lives. So, it doesn’t just offer us smart devices, but a range of smart chargers and power strips too. The power strips themselves are designed to be durable and resist wear and tear, even if you spend half your day clumsily tripping over them.
They also offer a range of surge protectors that come equipped with cutting-edge tech to protect our devices so neither nature’s wrath nor random electrical fluctuations may damage them. For a generation that is always on the go and one that cannot afford to have their devices randomly dying on them, they offer heavy-duty power banks that can keep your phones and tablets charged while you’re on the move.
Air Purification
The Westinghouse NCCO Air Purification units promise to use modern medical-grade tech to ensure the air that flows through the hallways of your house is as pristine as its crisp. The filtration system clears the air of pollutants like formaldehyde and VOCs while the NCCO and Active Oxygen tech work to obliterate any germs, allergens, and other pollutants in the air.
Blenders, Cookers, and Other Cooking Appliances
From the living room to the kitchen, Westinghouse has it all covered. It offers a range of blenders, cookers, and kitchen appliances that make cooking for the family a breeze. From standard blenders to juicers, extractors, and hand blenders, the brand offers it all. The steamers and rice cookers have you covered whether you are making wontons or just need a perfect bowl of rice to go with your soup. It also has a range of electric kettles, microwaves, and toasters and bakeware, and other accessories as part of its kitchen collection.
Power Tools and Generators
Compact, durable, yet staggeringly powerful, Westinghouse’s gardening power tools, portable power generators, and inverter generators come equipped with state-of-the-art tech.
Chainsaws, Pole Saws, Hedge Trimmers, and Blowers
No home is complete without its neatly trimmed gardens and well-hedged bushes. Thus, for all the home gardening, trimming, and hedging needs of the modern homeowner, Westinghouse has a collection of cordless chainsaws, pole saws, blowers, cordless trimmer and edger, and hedge trimmers on offer. These heavy-duty trimmers, hedgers, and other gardening equipment feature cutting-edge technology that lets them be portable and lightweight while being durable.
Generators and Power Stations
Speaking of durability combined with portability, Westinghouse also offers compact portable power stations, inverter generators, and propane generators that are perfect for camping trips or home use. But if it is rugged durability you are after, their range of portable generators, such as Westinghouse 9500-watt generator – are as heavy-duty as they come. This will allow you to power your fridges and air conditioners for hours with ease; it comes with a 3-year warranty that covers repairs and manufacturing defects.
Lighting
It once shed light on man’s first steps on the moon. Today, Westinghouse also puts effort into lighting up our homes from the inside and out.
From decorative, utility lights, bug controlling solar lanterns, fixtures, and accessories, to long-range flashlights and search lamps that are portable and waterproof for all your camping needs, Westinghouse has a range of lighting options on offer. While the motion-sensing solar fence and solar security lights ensure added protection, the solar path lights are designed so they need no wiring to light your way home every day.
Final Word
From the era of the railways and automatic air brakes to the moment man traversed both the bottom of the ocean and the surface of the moon, Westinghouse has been there to witness and support it all. Throughout history, it has made its mark as a name that ensures quality. Today, they help the modern man take the digital path by powering them through sleepless, caffeinated nights spent chasing stories. For the nights spent cuddled on couches with loved ones, Westinghouse’s products help turn brick walls of houses into warm, welcoming homes.
FAQs
It depends on the product. Most dishwashers come from Turkey while fridges are imported from Thailand. Westinghouse ovens usually come from Australia but a range of its other appliances and products are manufactured in China, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
Westinghouse products are available in most countries across all 5 continents.
To contact customer support, you can email them at customerservice@westinghouse-products.com or fill out the form available here.
Westinghouse does offer warranties on its various products. For instance, for its range of TVs, they fix or supplant any defective item if you claim the warranty within a year of buying it.
To order parts, you can reach out to the closest service center. Or you can go ahead and fill out this form to order parts directly from Westinghouse.
If your appliance is covered by a warranty, you can call them on 855-944-3571 or fill out this form to get it replaced or fixed.
Westinghouse Electric Company used to be an American company and still has its headquarters in Pennsylvania. But, when it was bought out first by Toshiba Corp and then the Canadian affiliate brand Brookfield Business Partners, it ceased to exist as a separate company.