Philips Small Domestic Appliances and Electronics

Philips (historically Koninklijke Philips N.V.) is an internationally renowned conglomerate originating from Eindhoven, Netherlands, founded in 1891 by Gerard Philips and his father Frederik Philips.

Over the years, the brand portfolio has evolved. While Koninklijke Philips N.V. primarily focuses on health technology and medical systems, its consumer lifestyle and personal care segments (such as shavers, oral healthcare, and grooming products widely distributed in Italian supermarkets and retail stores) remain under Koninklijke Philips N.V. Meanwhile, the Philips domestic appliances division (coffee makers, vacuum cleaners, airfryers) was carved out into Versuni (owned by Hillhouse Capital) under a trademark licensing arrangement. In consumer audio and video, licenses are held by TP Vision and others.

Manufacturing takes place globally across multiple locations, including European manufacturing facilities in the Netherlands, Poland, and Romania, as well as production hubs across Asia. For general consumer personal care and health tech sold across Italy, Koninklijke Philips N.V. serves as the primary ultimate brand owner.