Philips in a snapshot  Simplicity is changing the way she hears her favourite music
Join the simplicity movement. At Philips, we believe technology should be advanced but simple at the same time. It should make sense and be designed around the way we live and work. Whether it's our 3D Ultrasound technology that gives parents the first glimpse of their unborn child, or recreating the thrill of a live concert on one of our audio systems, we touch people's lives all over the world. Imagine how that feels.
The Wide World of Philips
We focus on three key areas in people's lives: healthcare, lifestyle and technology. More than 120,000 Philips people in over 60 countries work together to create and sell new solutions. They brainstorm, research and develop. They build, market and service. We have pioneered major breakthroughs, in for instance lighting, television, optical technology and medical imaging. We will continue to use our understanding of how people experience technology to deliver innovations that improve their lives. This is why we are a global leader in areas such as medical diagnostic imaging, patient monitoring, flat television, DVD, lighting and personal care products like electric shavers. We place great value on protecting our innovations through intellectual property rights (IPRs), which include over 80,000 patents. We are proud to have been ranked by Dow Jones as the global leader in sustainability in the cyclical goods market. We also work in partnership with many other leading-edge companies, including Yahoo, Sara Lee and Inbev.
Take a look behind the scenes - 4 product divisions
- 50 different businesses
- Sales and services in over 60 countries
- Over 80,000 patents registered
- 120,000 employees
- Sales of around € 30 bln in 2006
Sustainability - Embedded in company strategy
- Employee engagement
- More than 100 Green Flagship products on the market
- 400 Philips auditors monitoring suppliers
- Investing in more than 200 social investment projects
- Number one in the for sustainability in the cyclical goods market (as ranked by Dow Jones)
Businesses and Divisions In a world where technology increasingly touches every aspect of our daily lives, we aim to be a leading solutions provider in the areas of healthcare, lifestyle and enabling technology. We aspire to become the most admired company in our industry. Our businesses cover the following four areas: - Medical Systems
- Domestic Appliances and Personal Care
- Consumer Electronics
- Lighting
They are backed up, in turn, by Design, by Research, and by all our supporting departments. Together, we all act as one company. - Design
- Research
- Intellectual Property & Standards
To find out more about Philips, please visit us at www.philips.com. For country-specific information please see our local webpages, e.g.: www.philips.nl www.philips.de www.philips.fr www.philips.pl JM, 30. August 2007 |
