General Instrument Corp. disappeared Monday when it completed its split into three independent, publicly traded companies through a tax-free spinoff to shareholders. The Chicago-based communications ...

After riding waves of technologic change, General Instrument Corp. is changing its leadership, with Richard S. Friedland, president and chief operating officer, moving up to the chief executive’s slot ...

Founded in New York City in 1922, General Tools & Instruments (General) is a recognized leader in the design and development of precision specialty hand tools and handheld test instruments.