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I think I have it fairly streight, Phillips bought Magnavox in 1972, then bought Sylvania with rights to the Philco name in about 1980. They then combined engineering to a new facility here in Knoxville in 1982, all manufacturing was combined into the old Magnavox production plant in Greeneville TN. All well and good till the mid 80's when they started small screen production in Juarez. In about 1998 Philips sold the Greeneville plant to an investment group of ex and retired employees. I was laid off in 2000 when TV design engineering was moved to Singapore for all direct view, my job moved to Juarez - I would not!!!
At this time as far as I know projection TV for the US market is still designed here in Knoxville and produced in Greeneville allong with the 32 and 35 direct view.
In the years that I worked for them Philips made sets with the CM, Philco, Sylvania, Magnavox, Crosley, and Philips name one them all from the same production lines.
As an after thought I have been told the Greeneville plant is making projection sets for several brands at this time, though they may not be making the chassis, just final assembly.
A small bit of history as I remember it - hope I got it right.....
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