History

Our Heritage

The foundations of Philips were laid in 1891 when Anton and Gerard Philips established Philips & Co. in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. The company begun manufacturing carbon-filament lamps and by the turn of the century, had become one of the largest producers in Europe. Stimulated by the industrial revolution in Europe, Philips’ first research laboratory started introducing its first innovations in the x-ray and radio technology. Over the years, the list of inventions has only been growing to include many breakthroughs that have continued to enrich people’s everyday lives.

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Key Inventions

Since the beginning, Philips has placed R&D and innovation at the core of its activities, generating many breakthrough inventions, such as the Compact Cassette and CD.

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History of Philips Brand

Over the years the blue Philips word mark and the company shield mark have become an intrinsic part of the Philips brand, recognized throughout the world.