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Philips

Netherlands · Medical and health technology

Brand originNetherlands
IndustryMedical and health technology
About the brandPhilips

About Philips

Philips is a Dutch health-technology company with historic roots in lighting and consumer electronics.

Founded1891
HeadquartersAmsterdam, Netherlands
Company / groupKoninklijke Philips N.V.

History and development

Philips was founded in Eindhoven in 1891, initially manufacturing electric light bulbs. Over the decades it operated across many areas of electronics; today Royal Philips is focused primarily on health technology and personal care.

What does Philips make or offer?

Health technology, diagnostic and patient-care systems, and personal-care devices.

Origin and country of manufacture

Philips is a Dutch health-technology company with historic roots in lighting and consumer electronics. The manufacturing country of a specific product can differ because international companies produce and assemble goods in multiple countries.

If the manufacturing country of a specific product matters, check the product label, packaging, data plate or manufacturer documentation.

Philips: health technology, diagnostic and patient-care systems, and personal-care devices.

Frequently asked questions about Philips

Which country is Philips from?

Philips is a Dutch health-technology company with historic roots in lighting and consumer electronics. This describes the brand’s origin; an individual product may be manufactured in another country.

What does Philips make or offer?

Health technology, diagnostic and patient-care systems, and personal-care devices.