Company Overview
PHE is the parent company of Adam & Eve. Founded in 1971, by Phil Harvey and Dr. Timothy Black, Adam & Eve is the most trusted and largest retailer of adult and sexual wellness products in the United States. Their reach extends to their award winning web sites, mail order catalog, and over 40 franchised retail outlets across the US and Canada.
An employee-owned company, PHE is a large supporter of local charities. In addition, over 25% of our annual profits help support DKT International. DKT is one of the leading providers of family planning and HIV/AIDS prevention services in the developing world. It served over 22 million couples in 2011.
About PHE, Inc
- HQ Location
- Hillsborough, NC
- Founded
- 1971
- Ownership
- private
- Social
- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, Youtube
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