Philips USA is known primarily for manufacturing a wide variety of products, intended both for individuals and businesses. Philips is a Dutch multinational conglomerate that traces its origins to the late 19th century. Also known as Koninklijke Philips, the company was founded by Gerard Philips and his father Frederik, and the first products they developed were lightbulbs—a product that Philips still manufactures to this day.
The story of how Philips started operating in the U.S. is an interesting tale. During World War II, the Phillips family, who manages the company at the time, left their company’s main base of operations, Eindhoven for the U.S., after finding out roughly 24 hours ahead of time that the Germans were about to invade the Netherlands. Since then, Philips’ presence in the U.S. has continued to grow, and the company is currently operating in thirteen U.S. states.