Company Story
1891 - Gerard Philips founded Koninklijke Philips N.V. on May 2nd in Eindhoven, Netherlands
1900 - Philips started producing incandescent lamps
1914-1918 - During World War I, Philips significantly expanded its operations and diversified its product range
1920 - Philips started its first radio broadcasts
1930s - Philips developed and started producing the first electric shaver
1940-1945 - During World War II, Philips' operations were significantly impacted, with many of its facilities being destroyed or taken over by the German occupiers
1950s - Philips began to expand globally, establishing subsidiaries in many countries around the world
1960s - Philips started to focus on consumer electronics, introducing a range of innovative products
1972 - Philips introduced the world's first CD (Compact Disc)
1980s - Philips began to divest some of its businesses and focus on its core competencies
1990s - Philips underwent significant restructuring and transformation
2000s - Philips focused on healthcare, lighting, and consumer electronics
2015 - Philips announced its plan to split into two separate companies: Philips Lighting and Royal Philips
2016 - Philips Lighting became a separate company, Philips Lighting N.V. (now Signify N.V.)
2020s - Royal Philips N.V. focused on health technology, with a focus on improving people's health and well-being