On 5th December, 2005, Dr. Ir. Frederik Jacques (Frits) Philips passed away. He was 100 years old.
It was by pure coincidence when I came across the news. I was researching on replacement blades for my Philishave shaver, a product of Royal Philips Electronics (one of the world's biggest electronics companies and Europe's largest). After reading his biography, I felt compelled to honour him in some way.
Dr. Frits Philips was the son of Anton Philips who cofoundered (with brother, Gerard) Philips & Co. in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, in 1891. He was instrumental to the success of the company and moreover, he was honoured as the entrepreneur with a great heart by many.
Dr. Philips took a particular interest on the welfare of the workers of his factories and contributed to many labour regulations in the Netherlands.
More information: http://www.frits.philips.com/index-en.html
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