MBLE
MBLE (Manufacture Belge de Lampes Électriques) was a prominent Belgian electronics company historically based in Brussels that specialized in the production of light bulbs, vacuum tubes, and later integrated circuits. The company was integrated into Philips in the 1980s and is no longer an independent operational entity.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Belgium
HQ City
Brussels-Capital Region
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
BE
Ultimate Parent
Philips
B Corp Certified
No
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1911
Company founding
MBLE was established in Brussels as Manufacture Belge de Lampes Électriques.
1981
Integration into Philips
The company was fully absorbed into the Philips electronics group.