Philips Lumileds Awarded Automotive Lighting ``Best Supplier of the Year'' 2007
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Automotive Lighting, a leading German exterior automotive lighting manufacturer, has recognized four companies for their outstanding contribution to automotive lighting in 2007.
Philips Lumileds, the world’s leading supplier of high power LEDs, received the supplier Innovation award thanks to their LUXEON LEDs enabling the first full LED headlamp development on the Audi R8.
"Automotive Lighting is recognizing and awarding suppliers that have shown outstanding performance. The recipients of the 2007 Best Suppliers awards have clearly demonstrated their excellence with the products and services they deliver," said Stéphane Védie, Vice President Purchasing. "The recipients not only showed their commitment to the highest quality standards but also their outstanding ability to focus on affordability, innovation and excellence, as well. It's dedication that makes these suppliers highly valued by Automotive Lighting and makes us proud of our association with them."
This recognition further highlights Philips Lumileds continued technology innovation and development in the pursuit of enabling never before possible solid-state lighting solutions for automotive, general lighting, and consumer products.
About Philips Lumileds
Philips Lumileds is the world’s leading provider of power LEDs for everyday lighting applications. The company’s recent records for light output, efficacy and thermal management are direct results of the ongoing commitment to advancing solid-state lighting technology and enabling lighting solutions that are more environmentally friendly, help reduce CO2 emissions and reduce the need for power plant expansion. Philips Lumileds’ LUXEON LEDs are enabling never before possible applications in the general lighting, automotive, digital imaging, display, and signage markets. More information about the company’s LUXEON® LED products and solid-state lighting technologies can be found at www.philipslumileds.com.
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands is a global leader in healthcare, lighting and consumer lifestyle, delivering people-centric, innovative products, services and solutions through the brand promise of “sense and simplicity”. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 123,800 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of $36.8 billion (EUR 27 billion) in 2007, the company is a market leader in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring systems, energy efficient lighting solutions, as well as lifestyle solutions for personal wellbeing. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.