2. History of Philips
Established in 1891 by Anton and Gerard Philips in
Eindhoven, Netherland.
Started with manufacturing of carbon-filament lamps and
became largest producer in Europe.
By 1910, with 2,000 employees, Philips was the largest
single employer in The Netherlands.
First research laboratory was established in 1914 and the
company started introducing its first innovations in the x-ray
and radio technology.
In 1925, Philips became involved in the first experiments
in television and, in 1927, began producing radios
3. Slogan
Previously – “LET’S MAKE THINGS
BETTER”
2004 - “SENSE AND SIMPLICITY”
2013 & Now - “INNOVATION AND YOU”
4. Philips in India
Philips started operations in India at Kolkata (Calcutta) in 1930.
Philips India set up its first Indian lamp-manufacturing factory in 1938
in Kolkata.
In 1959, a second radio factory is established near Pune.
In 1963, Philips invents the compact audio tape cassette.
In 1970 a new consumer electronics factory is started in Pimpri near
Pune.
In 1982, Philips brings colour television transmission to India.
In 1983, Philips launches the Compact Disc and revolutionizes the way
the world listens to music.
5. PRESENT DAY
1,28,000 EMPLOYEES
7 RESEARCH LABORATORIES WORLDWIDE
1,30,000 PATENTS
$ 11.20 Billion in Revenue
6. Mission
"Improve the quality of people’s lives through
timely introduction of meaningful innovations.“
Vision
“In a world where complexity increasingly
touches every aspect of our daily lives, we will
lead in bringing sense and simplicity to people.”
11. Innovation’s
1920- Manufacture of Vaccum Tubes
1931- Radio
1939- Electric Razor
1949- Started selling Television
1963- Introduced Audio Cassette Tape
1972- Launched the World’s first Video Cassette Tape
Could Record 30 Mins or 45 Mins
12.
13. Award’s
48 awards for design
INCLUDING
Gold Award for Communication Design
Lumify ultra – Mobile Ultrasound Solution
Gold Award for Product Design: Dreamwear
Gold Award for Iconic Special Edition Shaver
