The foundations of Philips were laid in 1891 when Gerard Philips and his father Frederik Philips established Philips & Co. in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. A few years later, in 1895, Gerard's brother Anton Philips strengthened the young company.

Across the world, consumers want to maintain and improve their health and well-being and that of their families. Philips Consumer Lifestyle is on a journey to become a leading player in health and well-being, delivering a stream of locally relevant, meaningful innovations.