PHILPS plans to lay off 1600 people temporarily safe lighting system

In November 23rd, Holland electronics company PHILPS (Philips) spokesman said today that PHILPS intends to take the global medical system division had 32 thousand employees cut "about 5%", 1600 workers affected. Currently, PHILPS has three major businesses in China, consumer electronics, health care, lighting, by the medical system involved in the sector or involving china.

"About 5% of all employees in the healthcare sector will be cut off," said ArentHessELink, a spokesman. A total of 32 thousand employees in the medical sector, that is to say, will reduce the work of 1600. "

"Despite the current downturn in the economy, we still want to take all possible measures to maintain our profitability and, if possible, even to improve profitability," he said. "

Most of the staff in the health care sector are in the United States, but this does not mean that the largest number of local employees will be unemployed".