Philips Technology
#1 in Color Television and Picture Tubes Worldwide
#2 in Consumer Electronics Worldwide
Created the Audio Cassette
Developed the first VideoCassetteRecorder for household use
Pioneered the development of the Compact Disc
Developed the Laser Disc
Developed CD-interactive
Developed Digital Compact Cassette
Developed IDTV (Improved Definition Television)
Developed HDTV (High Definition Television)
Invented the Steel Invar Shadow Mask
Over 23 Million Americans watch Philips-Built televisions
Over 7 Million Americans watch Philips VCRs
Over 11 Million Americans Shave with Norelco Razors (a Philips company)
Provides Over 30% of the Light by which Americans see by
One of the top 100 companies in the United States today
$7 billion in United States sales
$31 billion in international sales
Over 40,000 employees in the United States
Over 240,000 employees total
One of the top 100 employers in the United States
275 factories in 43 countries
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