Western Electric Company

Western Electric Company was a major American manufacturing and engineering firm established in 1869. It served as the manufacturing arm of Bell Telephone Company and later AT&T, producing telecommunications equipment, wires, and switches. Known for technological innovations and high-quality products, Western Electric played a key role in expanding telephone networks across the United States. The company also maintained a reputation for strict labor practices and was involved in notable labor strikes. It operated until 1984, after which its operations were divested or restructured, leaving a lasting legacy in telecommunications history.