Philips

VIENNA, 6-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, announces the appointment of Anja Krusel as Vice President Group Controlling effective 1 May 2015. Anja Krusel succeeds Executive … Read the full press release →

Gunilla Nordström, Head of Major Appliances Asia Pacific and Executive Vice President of AB Electrolux, will leave Electrolux in order to pursue other interests. Electrolux has recruited Kenneth L. Ng, currently CEO of Lixil Corporation in Greater China, as new … Read the full press release →

This year marks 90 years since the inception of design at Philips. Since 1925 Philips design has evolved into being a key strategic partner for the business, improving people’s lives through meaningful innovation. Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 6-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips … Read the full press release →

Connected white light that helps you concentrate, relax or feel energized at home Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 6-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Philips Hue Phoenix from Royal Philips, the global leader in lighting, is the first in a new range of white ambience … Read the full press release →

The impact of light demonstrated through a dramatic light show Video and pictures available from December 5 onwards Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 11-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) the global leader in lighting has teamed up with a … Read the full press release →

Partnership offers rapid access to innovative medical technologies, clinical informatics solutions and services for optimal patient care Agreement addresses the hospital group’s current and future clinical, operational and technology needs Pre-determined monthly operational costs over a 15-year term provide the … Read the full press release →

CE mark includes diagnosis for routine pathology BEST, The Netherlands, 17-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced that it has acquired the CE mark for diagnostic use of its Philips Digital Pathology Solution. European pathologists will now … Read the full press release →

Global collaboration will provide more personalized diagnosis and therapy solutions for cancer patients Agreement to include research and exchange of technologies and solutions to provide access to proton therapy solutions and enhance oncology care centers across the globe Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium … Read the full press release →

Dornbirn, Austria, 16-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (15.09.2014), Zumtobel Group AG announces that Rogier van der Heide has been appointed as Chief Design & Marketing Officer for the Zumtobel Group and its three brands Thorn, Tridonic and Zumtobel. He will begin his … Read the full press release →

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 22-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Philips reports Q2 sales of EUR 5.3 billion and EBITA of EUR 415 million Comparable sales growth stable, with sales in growth geographies up 4% EBITA of EUR 415 million, compared to EUR 601 million in Q2 … Read the full press release →

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 13-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — This weekend Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHIA), the global leader in lighting, kicked off a new initiative with KNVB (Royal Dutch Football Association) – a series of six football clinics held at Philips Community Light Centers across … Read the full press release →

New hospital site for Karolinska in Solna, Sweden will have access to state-of-the art imaging solutions and services for a 14-year term at predictable costs Agreement includes research and innovation collaboration that unites researchers from industry, hospital and academia Solna, … Read the full press release →

It’s finally here: Philips clear LED bulb, the world’s first LED bulb with innovative lens and the beautiful light in the shape of the traditional incandescent. Frankfurt, Germany, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The traditional incandescent light bulb has been given the biggest … Read the full press release →

Company launches new connected solutions for homes, businesses and cities Frankfurt, Germany, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Today Philips, the global leader in lighting, underlined its leadership in LED lighting by launching new connected lighting systems for homes, businesses and cities. Having pioneered … Read the full press release →

Philips’ lighting systems will connect seamlessly with ABB’s building device controls, reducing the cost of renovation of mid-and small-sized commercial buildings Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB, a leading power and automation technology provider, and Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), … Read the full press release →

New report finds that a shift towards a circular economy can generate US$ 500 million in material cost savings, 100,000 new jobs and prevent 100 million tonnes of waste globally within five years Project Mainstream initiative aims to accelerate cross-sector engagement … Read the full press release →

Bradford, UK, 10-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Morrisons has begun making its first online food deliveries.  The supermarket’s distinctive yellow vans began delivering groceries to homes across the Midlands from 6.00am this morning. Morrisons has seen strong interest in its dot-com offer with … Read the full press release →

People who work in shifts for long periods run health risks. The probable cause is a disruption of their circadian rhythm, which is controlled by the biological clock (a group of cells located in the brain). Chronobiologist Maan van de … Read the full press release →

Company presents new brand line “innovation and you” and new design of Philips shield Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 18-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today shared its new brand positioning, which builds on the company’s heritage of creating innovations … Read the full press release →

Philips’ only deployable CT scanner with most effective metal artifact reduction to be integrated in Cassidian’s comprehensive portfolio of Mobile Medical Hospitals Munich, 06-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Cassidian’s comprehensive portfolio of Mobile Field Hospitals is being further extended. Due to a cooperation with … Read the full press release →