Siemens is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, operating in the industry, energy and healthcare sectors. For over 160 years, Siemens has stood for technological excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality. The company is the world's largest provider of environmental technologies, generating nearly one-third of its total revenue – from green products and solutions. At the end of September 2009, Siemens had around 405,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at: www.usa.siemens.com.