We’re excited to announce our plans to change our company name
@PhilipsLight
to Signify. You’ll still see the
@Philips
name on our products. More about the change:
Today our shareholders approved Eelco Blok's appointment to our Supervisory Board, the 2017 dividend and our company name change to Signify. We are excited to change our name to Signify tomorrow, while continuing to use the Philips brand for our products.
Exciting day here
@Signifycompany
! We’ve announced our intention to acquire Cooper Lighting Solutions, to further strengthen our position globally and in North America – the world’s largest professional lighting market
#lighting
#LED
#IoT
Excited that
#PhilipsLightingIsNowSignify
! We'll keep using the Philips brand for our products.“The choice of our new company name originates from the way light becomes an intelligent language, which connects and conveys meaning,” said CEO Eric Rondolat.
Many thanks to
@LuxLive
. All of us
@Signifycompany
are honored for this recognition that reflects the dedication and commitment of all our employees. We will continue to work effectively to thread lighting innovation and sustainability together.
#LuxAwards2020
CEO Eric Rondolat just launched
#Interact
, our new
#Iot
platform that helps create value beyond illumination through data-based services. Visit our booth at Hall 0: Forum and have our crew explain this and other
#LB18
#innovations
to you:
Tonight is the first-ever men midnight closing marathon for the world athletics tournament in Qatar! Don’t miss the spectacular LED lighting from
@Signifycompany
illuminating the Doha Corniche as runners pass by. Check out the lights in motion!
Eric Rondolat (center), Signify CEO, talked with employees about our intention to acquire Cooper Lighting Solutions for USD 1.4bn. He described it as a clear strategic fit and value creating deal.
#lighting
#LED
@Signifycompany
“In 2017 we returned to growth, improved our profitability and delivered solid free cash flow,”
@PhilipsLight
CEO Eric Rondolat told
@CNBC
’s
@cnbcKaren
&
@GeoffCutmore
. “And we will continue to progress in 2018.”
In case you missed it,
@Signifycompany
will be carbon neutral this year! In this interview with
@CNBC
’s Karen Tso, CEO Eric Rondolat challenges companies & governments to step up their efforts to realize a carbon neutral world in 2050!
@cnbcKaren
#WEF20
Two days ago, we announced our plans to change our company name
@PhilipsLight
to Signify. At
#LB18
we explain how we continue to use the
@Philips
name on our products. Curious what else we’re announcing? Tune in to our live webcast on Monday at 1300 CET:
Tired of dull waiting at the airport? Not anymore in the new
@SAS
Lounges in Copenhagen Airport!
@Signifycompany
will light up your journey with the luminous patterns, just as the glorious city lights that you can see from the sky. (Photo: Anders Nielsen)
.
@Signifycompany
, we’re proud to be one of over 200 leading companies working toward 100% renewable electricity use. Together we are working to create a cleaner, healthier future for all. Read the new
#RE100
report to learn more
@ClimateGroup
@CDP
#COP25
Snap a selfie by the world’s largest picture frame!
@Signifycompany
partnered with
#Dubai
Municipality to light one of the world’s most unusual landmarks, the
@DubaiFrame
. Learn more about the largest picture frame on the planet here:
Ever wondered about an alternative to
#WiFi
? Meet
#LiFi
,
@PhilipsLight
’s groundbreaking
#innovation
that provides a broadband Internet connection through your existing lights. Check here to see how it works, share your thoughts or just to ask a question:
It may be snowing outside, inside at
#LB18
we just opened our booth at Hall 0: Forum. Come and visit and have our crew show all our new
#lighting
#innovations
for the
#IoT
to you. Or tune in to the live webcast on Monday at 1300 CET:
Today, world leaders gather in Davos
#WEF18
‘to create a shared future in a fractured world’. CEO Eric Rondolat is present to explain how our
#connectedlighting
can make the world more
#sustainable
, contribute to
#circular
economy and help create a shared future, together!
Another major milestone in the industrialization of LiFi as
@LatecoereGroup
, Huneed Technologies and
@Signifycompany
join forces to implement LiFi in commercial airplanes. Read the press release here:
Together,
@Signifycompany
and
@BRACworld
#light
the lives of over 46,000 Rohingya families in Bangladesh refugee camps. “Our ambition is to create safer spaces for communities,” said Padmanava Gupta, Managing Director at Signify’s operations in Bangladesh:
This Saturday,
@Signifycompany
's LED lights will illuminate the first-ever men midnight closing marathon of the world athletics tournament in Qatar. Check out how lights travel across the Doha Corniche
#InteractSports
Very proud that from March 19 onwards,
@PhilipsLight
will be included in the AEX Index, the main index of
@euronext_nl
. Congrats to all our employees for having achieved this!
It’s time to take
#EyeComfort
seriously with people spending more time indoors and in front of screens. At
@PhilipsLight
we have “EyeComfort” parameters to provide light that is easy on your eyes. Read more here:
At
@PhilipsLight
, we take
#EyeComfort
seriously. With people spending more time indoors and in front of screens, it is important to us to provide them with light that is easy on their eyes. We recently announced our Philips EyeComfort
#LED
bulbs:
Check out
@Signifycompany
's new
@PhilipsHorti
GreenPower
#LED
toplighting compact! This easy 1-to-1 replacement for high-pressure sodium lights, existing HPS setups and trellis constructions, helps growers to save time and more. Read more:
#switchongrowth
Our latest
@PhilipsHorti
Greenpower
#LEDs
offer higher light efficacy, longer lifetime and more energy efficiency
#sustainability
This helps growers improve crop yields and reduce costs. Read more about these new
#LEDlighting
modules here:
In 1987,
@LAOpera
was the first opera company to utilize a complete Philips Vari-Lite moving light rig. Now again, it transformed the stage for the production of Verdi's
#Rigoletto
, embracing
#LED
with
@Signifycompany
’s Vari-lite.Check out the full story:
Time has really gone by fast at
#LB18
. A big thank you to all our employees for another great event, to all the media for their engaging questions and stories, and to all our customers for their interest in our
#lighting
#innovations
for the
#IoT
. See you at
#LB20
!
Behind the scenes at
#LB18
: Briefing our stand crew. Come and visit the
@PhilipsLight
booth in Hall 0: Forum from Sunday and see how we continue to lead in creating
#lighting
#innovation
for the
#IoT
. Or tune in to our live webcast on Monday at 1300 CET:
Population growth and
#climatechange
are putting huge pressure on global systems of food production. Horti LED lighting could provide an answer, Udo van Slooten, head of
@PhilipsHorti
#LED
explained in Lighting Journal 's March issue:
A job for life? After 50 years of dedication,
@Signifycompany
congratulates colleague Marion Matheussen-van Vugt on a well-deserved retirement. She brought motivation and joy to the R&D team each day. We wish her all the best in this next step of her life.
Ultraviolet C (UV-C) light is an example of why lighting is essential. But what is UV-C? How exactly can it help to stop the spread of COVID-19? Read the blog:
#UV
#innovation
@Signifycompany
#covid19
Curious how
#lighting
enables data-based insights that create value beyond lighting in parks, plazas and other public spaces? Join us in our booth on day 3 of
#LB18
and find out more about Interact City, one of our latest
#IoT
#innovations
. You’ll find us at Hall 0: Forum.
How do Philips LED lights turn one of the tallest towers in Beijing into a giant work of art? Check out the video of this China World Trade Center Tower B
@Signifycompany
@colorkinetics
#lighting
#towers
Read the story:
Right now at
@ClimateGroup
’s
#ClimateWeekNYC
#CWNYC
@Signifycompany
CEO Eric Rondolat is urging companies to go carbon-neutral by 2030. We offer to share the lessons from our journey to become carbon-neutral in 2020. Read more here:
We’re helping our customers providing additional safety measures against the virus. EDEKA Clausen in Hamburg (GER) has started using
@Signifycompany
’s UV-C disinfection lighting to protect its customers and employees.
#UVC
#disinfection
#lighting
#COVID19
How to fully immerse yourself in your game? Download
#PhilipsHue
Sync to your PC and sync your smart lights with your game in real time! Surround yourself with in-game effects and on-screen action. Check out more about this cool technology here:
A high-quality office needs high-quality office management!
#InteractOffice
enables you to visualize and analyze building data, track energy consumption and streamline maintenance operations.
#smartbuildings
See the case of The Edge in Amsterdam:
#bigdata
The iconic Texas Street Bridge was upgraded with
@ColorKinetics
solutions &
@InteractIoT
connected lighting system, bringing new light & life to the Bakowski Bridge of Lights.
Learn about how our collaboration brought more than light to what was dark ➡
A
@udolindenberg
's concert is more than the average rock concert! Lighting designer Günter Jäckle uses 22 Vari-Lite Beams, an entertainment brand by
@Signifycompany
, striking the perfect balance of theatrical and supercharged rock show lighting! Read more:
Did you know that the transition from conventional to LED lighting is expected to reduce the lighting share of total electricity usage from 19% in 2006 to 8% in 2030? 💡 On US Energy Efficiency Day, we celebrate this innovation!
#BrighterLivesBetterWorld
It’s cool to see LEDs that not only illuminate but which also carry information. In fact, it’s not just cool: it’s necessary. Read our blog by Jean-Paul Linnartz to see what’s the role of LiFi in overcoming today’s communication challenges:
Signify is overseeing a revolution in sustainable design, with 3D-printed luminaires crafted from recycled fishing nets. Find out more 👇
#GreenSwitch
#EUGreenDeal
#3DPrinting
Proud! We are part of the first Smart City testbed in the US with our
#BrightSites
solution. Our BrightSites solution transforms the lighting infrastructure into a connectivity platform that helps cities to attract businesses and talent 👉
#SmartCity
“The window for action to avert a climate catastrophe will close before our very eyes if we don’t treat this with the seriousness it deserves.” says Harry Verhaar, Head of Public & Government Affairs at Signify. Read more:
#Sustainability
#SmartCity
We’re changing the way cities light their most precious landmarks!
#InteractLandmark
from
@Signifycompany
helps cities get the most out of their architectural lighting withuse of a single dashboard. Check out more here:
We just launched a new
@PhilipsLight
GreenPower LED toplighting with a light recipe specifically designed for cut roses, resulting in rose branches that are longer, heavier and have bigger buds. Follow
@PhilipsHorti
or click here for more information
The right lighting can really improve the way we think, feel and behave.
@PhilipsLight
#Smartlighting
systems can boost your energy when you're tired or help you wind down before going to bed. Read here how you can benefit from the right lighting:
The Pearl River, Guangzhou, China transforms at night with
@Signifycompany
’s connected
#LED
lighting. Dynamic light effects and images projected on the buildings delight citizens and tourists alike. Full story here:
We harness the power of the sun.
@PhilipsLight
's solar-powered lighting helps off-grid communities extend the day for commercial activity, education and community life. More importantly, it makes people feel safe after dark. Learn more here:
During engaging roundtables at
#LB18
our executives explained to journalists from Belgium to Russia and from the UK to Mexico, how
@PhilipsLight
will continue to lead
#lighting
#innovation
for the
#IoT
. Join us again on Tuesday at Hall 0: Forum and find out for yourself!
Monumental! We lit over 40 buildings, 3 bridges & the Shanghai waterfront! It’s
@Signifycompany
’s largest ever implementation of connected architectural
#lighting
! Learn more about this iconic project here:
Last year we illuminated 50 new sports stadiums with our
#lighting
. Now at
#LB18
we show how our latest
#innovation
Interact Sport offers benefits on top of spectacular light shows and better pitch visibility. Join us tomorrow again at Hall 0: Forum and see for yourself!
With the help of
@Signifycompany
Zuidhoek-Nieuwkoop, Netherlands, will be the first town in the world to install bat friendly lighting. The light recipe appears as darkness to bats while providing ample light for humans. Read the release to find out how:
Our visitors at
#LB18
seem rather impressed with the newest
@PhilipsLight
#innovations
on display, especially our developments in the area of
#connectivity
. Check out the video with first reactions and get inspired to join us in Hall 0: Forum: