To expand its share in South African market, Royal Philips has founded Johannesburg based Philips Lighting Solutions, a subsidiary of Philips South Africa.

The new company will provide the latest, cost effective, energy efficient retrofit lighting solutions including LED for public and private sector buildings and businesses.

It is offering a total project solution, including lighting surveys, advice, project management, installation, maintenance and very significant, guaranteed, energy savings over a planned period.

Benefits include lower energy and maintenance costs, improved brand image in customer-facing areas and an enhanced sense of wellbeing by staff.

Megan Louw, GM of Philips Lighting Solutions, said that "The group is aiming to remove the complexity and the risk which companies face today when considering a switch to new energy efficient lighting including LEDs. We have a very strong innovative track record as the global leader in lighting, not just in product but now also in total solutions."