Royal Philips announced on Tuesday that it will produce more personal health products in India as a result of increasing production at its co-manufacturing facility in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, which will now also produce mother and child products in addition to the beauty and grooming items already produced there.
The production footprint of Philips in India is spread across a number of locations, including internal operations in addition to joint ventures. The organization can meet both local and regional demand with its skills.
“India holds a strategic significance for our personal health businesses, and we remain committed to the further development of the market in our effort to support the health and well-being of the millions of people we serve. Our multi-site development and production approach, combining in-house expertise with strategic co-manufacturing partnerships, enables us to support the market’s unique needs and to offer the best personal care and mother and childcare solutions,” Deeptha Khanna, EVP and Chief Business Leader, Personal Health, Royal Philips said in a statement.
There are locations for Philips’ personal health manufacturing in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, as well as a co-manufacturing plant in Silvassa, a union territory.
“With a commitment to cater to the evolving needs of consumers by providing tailored solutions, Philips is manufacturing a range of hair care essentials including hairdryers, hair straighteners, and hairbrushes in the beauty category. Moreover, the company is also manufacturing Beard Trimmer 1000 Series designed to meet the specific needs of male consumers. Upholding its dedication to providing safety and hygiene, Philips is also producing sterilizers for the mother and childcare segment, all manufactured locally in India,” the company said in a statement.
The Netherlands-based Royal Philips produces personal health products in addition to diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided treatment, monitoring, and corporate informatics.
Philips had 17.8 billion euros in revenues in 2022 and employed over 71,500 people, with sales and services in over 100 nations. Under its consumer business portfolio, it offers goods for grooming such as air fryers, trimmers, and other appliances.
