Philips
Dutch health technology company with origins in Eindhoven since 1891
Medical devices, personal health products and lighting spin-offs from one of Europe's best-known electronics names.
About Philips
Koninklijke Philips N.V. was founded in Eindhoven in 1891 and grew into a global electronics giant before refocusing on health technology. Today Philips sells medical imaging, patient monitoring, sleep therapy, oral healthcare (Sonicare) and personal care appliances, while consumer lighting lives on through Signify (formerly Philips Lighting).
Why consider Philips
- Major European health-tech supplier in hospitals and homes
- Sonicare and personal care lines with long product histories
- Sleep apnea and respiratory devices widely prescribed in Europe
- Strong clinical research backing in medical divisions
- Dutch corporate heritage with global service networks
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Brand ownership
- Koninklijke Philips N.V.
- Philips
Market presence
- Hospital and clinical equipment globally
- Consumer electronics retailers in Europe
- Philips online store
- Authorized medical device distributors
- Signify (separate company) for lighting legacy
Brand timeline
- 1891Philips founded in Eindhoven by Gerard and Frederik Philips
- 1927Enters radio and consumer electronics
- 2016Lighting division spun off as Signify
- 2020Appliances division sold; sharper health-tech focus
- TodayHealth technology group with Dutch roots
EU Fines & Penalties
View all EU fines →For participation in a cartel related to price-fixing of cathode ray tubes used in televisions and computer monitors.
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