Koninklijke Philips N.V. is a Dutch multinational conglomerate corporation that was founded in Eindhoven in 1891. Philips was formerly one of the largest electronics companies in the world, but is currently focused on the area of health technology, having divested its other divisions. The company was founded in 1891 by Gerard Philips and his father Frederik, with their first products being light bulbs. Philips is organized into three main divisions: Personal Health (formerly Philips Consumer Electronics and Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care), Connected Care, and Diagnosis & Treatment (formerly Philips Medical Systems). The lighting division was spun off as a separate company, Signify N.V.
Year founded1891
Served areaWorldwide
HeadquartersBreitner Center HTB 14, 1070 Amsterdam – Netherlands
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SectorHealth Care Equipment & Services
IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Sub-IndustryAEX
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