Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Micron Technology: Transforming What’s Possible


One of the billion dollar semiconductor businesses in the market today is Micron Technology, Inc. Based in Boise, Idaho, this American multinational corporation is ranked as one of the Top 5 Semiconductor companies in the world with a market capitalization of more than $26 billion. The products and services of Micron are marketed under the brand names Lexar and Crucial Technology.

Generating more than $14.16 billion in annual revenue, Micron is one of the most prolific companies when it comes to creating patents. This also means that the business has a wide array of products and services to offer in the global market. SDRAM, DRAM, SSDs and flash memory are some of the products in their portfolio. They have also partnered with Intel to create the IM Flash Technologies which is the core producer of the NAND flash memory. These products are used in the creation and advancements of the items that we constantly use. From industrial, automotive, consumer, server applications, networking, computing and mobile devices, you are likely to see a part or two of the item that is manufactured by Micron Technology.

Micron is best known for their expertise in memory, which also serves as the core strength of the business. For 35 years, the business has led the industry in the advancement of technology. It continues to contribute to the future of technological advancement by inspiring new applications through its product portfolio.

The enterprise is known in the United States as the only US-based DRAM manufacturer. It has more than 13 manufacturing locations around the world and several office hubs as its distribution centers. With its global operations and its vast portfolio of memory-related products, the business is set to transform what’s possible. It forges strong ties with its customers to create the next big thing in the technology market.

Friday, September 26, 2014

Idexx Laboratories: Keeping Animals and Water Systems Healthy and Safe


Taking their concern for animals a step farther, Idexx Laboratories engages in the development and manufacturing of products and services that helps keep our animals healthy. In addition, they also innovate the safety of our water and milk.

More than 175 countries have felt the presence of Idexx Laboratories. Through their products and services, animal owners are able to ensure that their pets are in healthy shape by bringing their companion animals to laboratories operated by Idexx. Measuring the levels of certain enzymes, they are able to monitor the health conditions of animals. In addition, they also provide tests for checking of livestock and poultry and detect if raised animals are free from any diseases. They also have a water segment that provides products that would test microbiological parameters in water.

Not only is Idexx concerned about animals, they also provide the world the test materials to keep an accessible water supply that is potable and safe for use.

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Kimberly-Clark Corp: Maker of Personal Care Products


Imagine a world without disposable products like diapers or paper towels and tissues? That would be mortifying! Thanks to companies like Kimberly-Clark Corporation, our personal care products are made more accessible to the market. This global American personal care corporation specializes in products that are mostly paper-based and are consumed on a daily basis.

Kimberly-Clark is headquartered in Irving, Texas and is the maker of well-loved brand names like Kleenex, Kotex, HUggies, Wypall and Scott and Andrex. The company is a Fortune 500 business and produces tons of utility wipes, facial tissue, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, disposable diapers and scientific cleaning wipes on a daily basis. These products are marketed around the world and generates more than $21.15 billion in annual revenue. Statistically speaking, 1 out of every 4 people around the world makes use of the products of Kmberly-Clark. Kleenex is considered as the world’s first facial tissue. The business has grown into a billion dollar venture and continues to meet the demands of almost a quarter of the world’s population.

Billions of people trust on the items marketed by the company in more than 175 countries. To address their production rate and at the same time their global presence, they have manufacturing facilities in over 37 countries. The business has been around since 1872 and has continuously innovated their products to meet the ever changing demands of their consumers. The majority of their brand names shares the number 1 or 2 spot in brand preference in more than 80 countries.

For more than 120 years of its existence, the business has sought the assistance of their in house experts and scientists to make the business remain sustainable. Through their efforts to make the world a better place, they have invested in various technologies to address the need of trees for their products. Today, the majority of their products is made of wood fiber that are not just recyclable but are also eco-friendly.

Friday, September 19, 2014

HD Supply: One of North America’s Largest Industrial Distributors


Serving Canada and the North American region, HD Supply supports more than 500,000 professionals by providing them a broad range of products and services. The company is based in Atlanta, Georgia and has approximately 650 facilities in the regions. It is a publicly traded venture with common stocks on the NASDAQ.

As one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, the business has strong ties with companies that lead in the industry of infrastructure and power, specialty construction, maintenance, repair and operations. They have over 1 million products offered with the highest quality and reasonable costs. Their operations are divided into 4 major segments, namely: HD Supply Power Olutions, HD Supply Waterworks, HD Supply Facilities Maintenance and HD Supply Construction and Industrial.

The business is also powered by their 16,000 associates who are capable of supporting their customers with the utmost customer service. Their localized and customer-driven approach makes them the preferred partner by both residential and non-residential contractors.

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Intercept Pharmaceuticals: Developing the Cure for Liver Diseases


One of the pharmaceutical companies that have taken on the challenge of providing novel therapeutics to some unmet areas of medicine is Intercept Pharmaceuticals. This biotechnology business got started in 2002 and focuses its research and development in the creation of synthetic bile acid analogs to treat various chronic liver diseases.

The main product of the business is referred to as the Obeticholic acid (OCA). This product is also referred to as the INT-747 or the 6-ethyl-chenodeoxycholic acid and is listed as a farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonist. This product offering is intended to create a combatant that would treat various common diseases that have limited to almost non-existent therapeutic solutions. These illnesses include non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases, cirrhosis, primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), bile acid diarrhea, portal hypertension and primary sclerosing cholangitis. This product hasn’t reached the market yet and is still on its phase III studies for primary biliary cirrhosis. There are also other products that the business is in the process of developing for intestinal and chronic liver diseases.

Through the research and development efforts of Intercept Pharmaceuticals, people who are suffering liver diseases are given hope that they can soon live a normal and quality life. The innovative and breakthrough therapeutics that the company is developing intends to reverse the damage done to the liver of these patients. The FXR agonist that they are developing can also be a potential cure for several other diseases that impacts the intestine and kidneys.

Intercept Pharmaceuticals works closely with other research organizations, including the University of Perugia. With their strong ties with experts in the subject matter, the business has maintained their leading position in the research and development of therapeutics for bile acid chemistry.

The business is a publicly held company with common stocks traded on the NASDAQ. It holds its main office in New York City.

Friday, September 12, 2014

W. R. Grace and Company: A Specialty Chemical Company


W. R. Grace and Company employs more than 6,700 employees in 40 countries. This Columbia, Maryland-based company is registered as a chemical conglomerate and generates more than $2.5 billion in annual revenue.

The operations of the business are divided into three segments: Grace Construction Products, Grace Catalysts Technologies and Grace Materials Technologies. They produce Raney nickel, concrete pigments, concrete admixtures, air and vapor barriers, fireproofing materials and those coatings that are used in soft drink cans and canned foods. Some of the products they manufacture are also certified kosher free. The specialty chemicals that they market are used by various industries, especially in the construction and can manufacturing businesses.

It was in Peru that the business got started by William Russell Grace in 1854. Back then, he worked as a ship’s chandler for Bryce and Company. His company initially started as a shipping business that transported guano and sugar from Peru to North America.