Siemens Founded by Werner von Siemens in Germany in 1847, Siemens is a global supplier of products, systems and solutions in the fields of electrical engineering and electronics. Sales for Siemens in Singapore amounted to approximately 660 million euros for the fiscal year 2005. The company has some 2,200 employees in Singapore, engaged in a wide range of activities, including engineering, design, software development, marketing, maintenance and manufacturing. Siemens delivers solutions and technologies in the fields of information and communications, automation and control, power generation, transportation, healthcare, lighting and home appliances. Siemens was presented the Distinguished Partner in Progress Award by the Economic Development Board, the highest corporate award given by the government.