Our Legacy

130 Years of History: from 1893 until today

With a rich heritage stretching back for more than 130 years, the Thomson brand has been part of the world’s greatest technological revolutions with an unwavering dedication to making innovation accessible to all. At home and beyond, our products are designed to enrich everyday life and contribute to the special moments you share with your friends and family. Today, we offer a wide range of products to our customers all over the world.

01

1893

Foundationof La Compagnie Française Thomson-Houston (CFTH) in Paris by Elihu Thomson

02

1931

First TSF radio sets"La voix du monde"

03

1936

First TVs(technology 819 lines)

04

1967

First TV colour "AmpliColor"!

05

1993

The famous designer Philippe Starck becomes Thomson's Creative Director until 1996

06

1997

Launch of the first DVD player in Europe

07

1999

European launch of the first MP3 player LYRA

08

2007

First VoIP phone DECT with internet radio

09

2014

4K Ultra-High Definition TVs

10

2017

4K TV - Android - HDR 10 TV C76 Serie

11

2024

Introduction of the transparent TV - LUCID OLED

01

1893

Foundationof La Compagnie Française Thomson-Houston (CFTH) in Paris by Elihu Thomson

02

1931

First TSF radio sets"La voix du monde"

03

1936

First TVs(technology 819 lines)

04

1967

First TV colour "AmpliColor"!

05

1993

The famous designer Philippe Starck becomes Thomson's Creative Director until 1996

06

1997

Launch of the first DVD player in Europe

07

1999

European launch of the first MP3 player LYRA

08

2007

First VoIP phone DECT with internet radio

09

2014

4K Ultra-High Definition TVs

10

2017

4K TV - Android - HDR 10 TV C76 Serie

11

2024

Introduction of the transparent TV - LUCID OLED