Feb 7 2008
Automotive Lighting, a leading German exterior automotive lighting manufacturer, has recognized four companies for their outstanding contribution to automotive lighting in 2007.
Philips Lumileds, the world’s leading supplier of high power LEDs, received the supplier Innovation award thanks to their LUXEON LEDs enabling the first full LED headlamp development on the Audi R8.

"Automotive Lighting is recognizing and awarding suppliers that have shown outstanding performance. The recipients of the 2007 Best Suppliers awards have clearly demonstrated their excellence with the products and services they deliver," said Stéphane Védie, Vice President Purchasing. "The recipients not only showed their commitment to the highest quality standards but also their outstanding ability to focus on affordability, innovation and excellence, as well. It's dedication that makes these suppliers highly valued by Automotive Lighting and makes us proud of our association with them."
This recognition further highlights Philips Lumileds continued technology innovation and development in the pursuit of enabling never before possible solid-state lighting solutions for automotive, general lighting, and consumer products.