Philips Lighting factory will close Canadian tradition

　　According to Canadian media reported on May 2, Netherlands lighting giant Philips plans to close a city located in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada Lighting manufacturer Philips Canlyte. The plant into production in 1987, the original part of the Canadian lighting manufacturer Genlyte Group's Canlyte brand. In 2008, Philips acquired after Genlyte Group, the plant was renamed Philips Canlyte.

　　It is understood, Philips Canlyte plant will be officially closed in March 2015. Prior to this plant will gradually stop producing incandescent lamps, LED lamps and production tasks to be transferred to other plants in North America.

　　The plant is expected to withdraw the affected employees 190 people. Santina Giuliano Philips spokesman said the company is employee-related compensation agreement notice.

　　Philips said that as more and more businesses and industries involved in the production of LED lamps, changes in market demand is the reason for this withdrawal factory.