Thoratec Corporation (Thoratec) is a medical device company engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of devices used in circulatory support, vascular graft, blood coagulation and skin incision applications. It also provides point-of-care testing instruments and disposables through its wholly owned subsidiary, International Technidyne Corporation (ITC). Its products are marketed and sold in the US, Europe, Japan and other...more
bioMerieux S.A. (bioMerieux) is engaged in the design, development and manufacture of diagnostic systems and reagents for physicians and biologists. It operates through two business divisions, namely, Clinical Applications and Industrial Applications. It offers diagnostic solutions such as instruments, reagents and software. The companys products are used in diagnosing infectious diseases and provide high medical value results in cancer screening...more
Product pricing is a key aspect of vendor-client communication. Correct product pricing boosts earnings and sets the foundation for commercial success. Conversely, getting the pricing strategy wrong can create problems that may well prove detrimental to an organizations long-term success. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs find pricing their products and service a challenging task. If they set too high a price, they risk losing sales while too little will affect the profit margin. What many purveyors fail to realize is that pricing is as much a matter of skill as it is a science. Factors Involved In Product Pricing When it comes to pricing, there is no guaranteed, all-purpose one-size-fits-all formula. Successful businesses are always testing new prices, new offers, and new combinations of benefits and premiums to help sell more of their product at a better price. A variety of different types of pricing strategies exist to suit the diversity of products, businesses and markets. Nevertheless, conventional product pricing usually involves considering certain key factors such as the internal costs, intended market segment, competitors pricings, etc. Another fundamental factor for...more
Essilor International (Essilor) is a leading producer of optical products. The company is engaged in the design, manufacturing and customizing of corrective lenses to meet all visual requirements. The company mainly operates in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific. It is headquartered in Charenton-le-Pont, France. In 2009, the...more
Hoya Corporation (Hoya) is engaged in the manufacture, distribution and marketing of indispensable high-tech and medical products and services. The products and services offered by the company are based on advanced optics technologies. The company operates through various business segments, namely, Information Technologies, Eye care, Medical,...more
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is engaged in the manufacture and sale of a broad range of healthcare products worldwide. The company focuses on the development of products related to health and well-being. J&J operates through three business segments, namely, Consumer, Pharmaceuticals, and Medical Devices and Diagnostics. The companys Consumer segment offers a wide range of health and personal care products in the beauty, oral care, baby care, womens health and over-the-counter categories. Through its Pharmaceuticals segment, the company focuses on five therapeutic areas, namely, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular Disease and Metabolism, Immunology, Oncology and Infectious Disease. Table of Contents :Table of ContentsTable of Contents 2List of Tables 4List of Figures 4Section 1 - About the Company 5Johnson & Johnson - Key Facts 5Johnson & Johnson - Key Employees 6Johnson & Johnson - Key Employee Biographies 7Johnson & Johnson - Major Products and Services 8Johnson & Johnson - History 11Johnson & Johnson - Company Statement 15Johnson & Johnson - Locations And Subsidiaries 20Head Office 20Other Locations & Subsidiaries 20Section 2 - Company Analysis 28Johnson & Johnson - Business Description...more
Synthes, Inc. (Synthes) is a medical device company specializing in the development, manufacturing and marketing of instruments, implants and biomaterials for the surgical fixation, correction and regeneration of the human skeleton and its soft...more
Smith & Nephew Plc (Smith & Nephew) is a global medical devices company, engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of medical devices in the sectors of orthopedic reconstruction, orthopedic trauma and clinical therapies, endoscopy and...more
DaVita Inc. (DaVita) is principally provides dialysis services to patients suffering from End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) in the US. The company offers numerous services pertaining to the treatment of ESRD. In relation to the Dialysis, the various...more
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation - Deals & Alliances Report contains the companys contact information, business summary, company details, tables, graphs and listings of the number of deals by deal category (product, technology, miscellaneous), stage...more
Fresenius SE (Fresenius) is a global health care group, which provides dialysis treatment at its own dialysis clinics and sells its products to other dialysis service providers. In addition, the company provides clinical laboratory testing, inpatient...more
Haemonetics Corporation (Haemonetics) is engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of automated blood processing systems. The company manufactures systems and disposables consumed during blood donation, blood typing and screening, and...more