PIONEERING PROGRESSIVE LED LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY Philips is a global leader in lighting technology and complete lighting solutions. Philip Yorke takes a closer look at the world’s foremost lighting company and how its latest cutting-edge LED technology is benefiting consumers and retailers worldwide whilst helping to protect the environment.
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hilips has led the world in lighting technology since it was founded in 1891 by Anton and Gerard Philips in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. The company began by manufacturing carbon-filament lamps and by the turn of the century had become one of the largest producers in Europe. Stimulated by the growing industrial
revolution in Europe, Philips set up its first research laboratory which was responsible for ground-breaking innovations such as the X-ray and radio technology. Over the years, Philips has continued to be responsible for many innovative technological breakthroughs that have enriched people’s everyday lives worldwide.
Today Philips is an innovative global leader in its many business disciplines and employs more than 120,000 people in over 60 countries. In 2012 the company recorded sales of around €26 billion and remains a market leader in healthcare, as well as in lifestyle and leisure electronics products. The company is also a global leader in energy-efficient lightIndustry Europe 89