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- Stock symbol: PHG (NYSE)
- Annual revenue (2006): €26.976 billion
- Founder: Gerard Philips
- Year established: 1891
- Industry: Electronics
- Phone: (888) 744-5477 (consumer electronics)
- HQ: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- U.S. HQ: New York, NY
- CEO: Gerard Kleisterlee
- U.S. CEO: Paul Zeven
- U.S. CFO: Pam Dunlap
- Staff: 125,500 (2007)
- Products: consumer electronics, lighting, medical systems, domestic appliances
- Philips was a maternal cousin of Karl Marx
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Philips is a multinational company that manufactures and distributes consumer electronics, lighting, medical systems, domestic appliances and personal care products. Over decades of research and development, Philips innovations have led to breakthroughs in electronics such as CDs and Blu-ray.
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Key Dates
- 1891: Philips founds company in Eindhoven, Netherlands
- 1914: Research laboratory opens
- 1918: Medical X-ray tube introduced
- 1927: Start producing radios
- 1939: First electric shaver
- 1963: Invents Compact Audio Cassette
- 1972: PolyGram record label is introduced
- 1974: Acquires Magnavox
- 1982: Introduces Compact Discs
- 2006: Introduces Blu-ray
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Philips on Amazon
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Philips Sonicare ProResults HX6013 Brush Head Standard 3pk - $29.99
Philips Sonicare ProResults brush head ProResults brush head for superior oral health. Replace every three months. Material brush head PCTA, TPE, with nylon bristles.Amazon
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Philips DVP5992 1080p HDMI Upscaling DVD Player with USB 2.0 and DivX Ultra - $64.99
Be impressed with this Philips DVD player with HDMI digital video and audio connection. Step into another home entertainment arena as you immerse yourself with High Definition vide...Amazon
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Philips Sonicare Elite (E-Series) Replacement Brush Head, Standard (2-Pack) - $29.99
For use with Advance, Elite and Essence Series handles only. E-Series: Slim, angled neck, tapered brush head, and contour-fit bristles; Gets into hard-to-reach areas for optimal re...Amazon
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Philips HTS3544 Home Theater System with iPod Connectivity (Silver) - $199.99
Blended with style and performance, the Philips HTS3544 Home Theater System delivers theater-like audio/video experience through its built-in DTS, Dolby Digital and Pro Logic II su...Amazon
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Philips Questions
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there is a requiem movement in the movie the watchmen but i wanted to know what part of the movement was in the movie? 1 Answeri think it's the first movement (introitus: requiem aeternam). read more
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Philips Competitors
- Sony Corporation: Official Site | Wikipedia
- Panasonic: Official Site | Wikipedia
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