Koninklijke Philips N.V. is a fascinating company that has grown from an 'incandescent lamp factory in the south of the Netherlands' into a global concern, which nowadays mainly focuses on health technology. A company that makes a difference around the world through meaningful innovation. Then and now.
After his book 'Philips Best, from hidden gem to crown jewel', this time Philips manager Bert Tip describes the development of Philips' industrial footprint in the Netherlands. On the basis of unique photo material, including many previously unpublished aerial photos, almost all locations are discussed. From the smallest assembly workshops in rented village halls to large factory complexes, where thousands of employees were employed. Present and past are connected in a quest that spans almost 130 years and crisscrosses the whole of the Netherlands. From Delfzijl to Maastricht and from Winterswijk to Terneuzen. Relatively unknown locations are also reviewed. What about Philips Staphorst, the vitamin factory of Philips-Van Houten or the mussel peeling plant of Philips in Arnemuiden? In addition to explanations and photos of the then and current situation, the book also contains interviews with former (company) directors. Questions are also answered such as What was the reason for the geographical spread of Philips in the Netherlands? What were the considerations for settling in a particular municipality and why has Philips' industrial footprint in the Netherlands changed so drastically? A fascinating story that will appeal to many with an interest in the 'Kumpenie'.
Author: Bert Tip
Dimensions: 27.8 x 24.5 x 3.6 cm
ISBN: 9789490920111 Hardcover