OraQuick is a testing kit that is considered as the first over-the-counter home HIV test kit. This scientific breakthrough is a product of OraSure Technologies, a pharmaceutical company based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The company produces several diagnostic kits that they market to the whole world.
Since its inception, the company has been determined to leave a mark in the field of medicine and diagnostics. They have simplified several complicated processes of diagnosing various diseases through their kits. With their strong dedication in innovating and moving science forward, they have become a leader in the manufacturing, developing and marketing of various oral fluid diagnostic and collection devices. They also provide high end technologies that would help diagnose or detect dreaded medical conditions.
As they continue to develop methods of diagnoses, they have marketed their FDA approved products. Some of the products that are out in the marketed now that are used in the detection of antibodies to the HIV virus are the OraSure HIV-1 Oral Specimen Collection Device, OraQuick In-Home HIV Test, OraQuick ADVANCE Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody Test and the OraQuick HCV Rapid Antibody Test. Not only is OraSure engaged in the development of testing kits for HIV, they also have products marketed that are intended to test drugs of abuse. Some of their products that fall under this category are the Q.E.D. Saliva Alcohol Test and the Intercept Oral Fluid Drug Testing System. They also have cryosurgical products that are mostly sold to professionals or physician office markets. Their Histofreezer is a product for the cryosurgical removal of common and plantar warts. This is also used for benign skin lesions.
The company has already attained global presence. Their products are no longer made available in the United States where it is based but also in countries in Asia, Australia, Europe, South America and in North America.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Friday, June 6, 2014
Mueller Industries: A Global Manufacturer of Diversified Copper, Brass, and Plastic Products
One of the American companies that made it to the Fortune 1000 listing in 2012 was Mueller Industries. The business has global operations with head office located in Memphis, Tennessee. Publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange, this billion dollar venture has operations not just within the United States, but also in Mexico, Canada, China and in Great Britiain.
The business manufactures and markets aluminum, copper, brass, and plastic products which are marketed in various countries around the world. The business operates in two segments, namely Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Plumbing & Refrigeration. Among the products they market are plastic fittings, line sets, valves, plastic pipes, plastic plumbing valves, faucets, malleable iron fittings and imported brass. These products are mainly used in the recreational vehicle industries, water distribution systems, heating systems, refrigeration applications and air-conditioning.
The growth of Mueller Industries not only relies on its billion dollar revenue. They also find expansion through acquisitions and aggressive reinvestment in their manufacturing operations. Through these strategies, they are able to strengthen their position in the global market.
The business manufactures and markets aluminum, copper, brass, and plastic products which are marketed in various countries around the world. The business operates in two segments, namely Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Plumbing & Refrigeration. Among the products they market are plastic fittings, line sets, valves, plastic pipes, plastic plumbing valves, faucets, malleable iron fittings and imported brass. These products are mainly used in the recreational vehicle industries, water distribution systems, heating systems, refrigeration applications and air-conditioning.
The growth of Mueller Industries not only relies on its billion dollar revenue. They also find expansion through acquisitions and aggressive reinvestment in their manufacturing operations. Through these strategies, they are able to strengthen their position in the global market.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Navigant Consulting: A Global Specialized Consulting Firm
As a specialized expert services firm, Navigant Consulting has over 2,500 employees across Asia, Canada, Europe and in the United States. The business is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and is capable of generating an annualized revenue of more than $845 million. The company is a component of the S&P 400 Index and the Russell 2000 Index.
Listed in both Fortune’s Fastest Growing Companies and Forbes’ Best Run Small Companies, Navigant Consulting is a global expert in providing their clients the assistance needed in creating and protecting value in the face of opportunities and critical business risks. Their employed professionals are experts in various fields of financial advisory and management consulting, economics and disputes and investigations. Their services are usually employed by Financial Services and Healthcare, Energy, Government and Public Services, Life Sciences and the Construction industries that are highly regulated and are in need of support for their most critical business needs.
Navigant Consulting has also been involved in several studies and researches that involve big companies and executives as their respondents. Some of their well known undertakings include The Risk Management Paradox, North American Natural Gas Supply Assessment and the Credit Crisis Litigation Doubles in 2008. The professionals that run the business are not just ordinary employees as these are well equipped professionals that experts in their fields of interest. Some of these employees are Certified Fraud Examiners, Chartered Financial Analysts, Internal Auditors, Doctors of Philosophy, Juris Doctors, Licensed Architects, Engineers and Six Sigma Green and Black Belts.
Since 1996, the company has been publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. It is traded under the symbol NCI. They have offices in New York, London, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and has a global presence in 6 other countries. The business ai
Listed in both Fortune’s Fastest Growing Companies and Forbes’ Best Run Small Companies, Navigant Consulting is a global expert in providing their clients the assistance needed in creating and protecting value in the face of opportunities and critical business risks. Their employed professionals are experts in various fields of financial advisory and management consulting, economics and disputes and investigations. Their services are usually employed by Financial Services and Healthcare, Energy, Government and Public Services, Life Sciences and the Construction industries that are highly regulated and are in need of support for their most critical business needs.
Navigant Consulting has also been involved in several studies and researches that involve big companies and executives as their respondents. Some of their well known undertakings include The Risk Management Paradox, North American Natural Gas Supply Assessment and the Credit Crisis Litigation Doubles in 2008. The professionals that run the business are not just ordinary employees as these are well equipped professionals that experts in their fields of interest. Some of these employees are Certified Fraud Examiners, Chartered Financial Analysts, Internal Auditors, Doctors of Philosophy, Juris Doctors, Licensed Architects, Engineers and Six Sigma Green and Black Belts.
Since 1996, the company has been publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. It is traded under the symbol NCI. They have offices in New York, London, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and has a global presence in 6 other countries. The business ai
Friday, May 30, 2014
Jupiter Telecommunications: Japan’s No. 1 Cable Provider
Another
Japanese-based company made it to Forbes 2000 Leading Companies. Focusing on
cable television services, Jupiter
Telecommunications Co., Ltd is the #1 cable provider in the country. They
do their business under the name J:COM and has 20 managed franchises.
Founded in Japan
in 1995, the company currently employs a total of 11,536 employees and is
generating sales of $4.72 billion. It is the joint venture between Liberty
Global an Sumitomo.
The company has
two business segments which provide different services: The Cable Television segment
and The Program Supply Segment.
The Cable
Television segment is responsible for high-speed internet connection, cable
television and telephone services in three metropolitan areas: Kanto, Kansai
and Kyushu and as well as in Sapporo an Sendai. Their Program Supply segment
engages in pay television services through various channels including sports
channels, foreign film channel and other shopping and entertainment channels.
Their
subscribers total to more than 3 million making their competing companies look
too small in terms of revenue and number of consumers.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Winnebago Industries: Providing America with Recreational Vehicles Since 1960
One of the most popular names in the recreational vehicle (RV) industry is Winnebago Industries. The company has been a statement of quality for RVs for over 50 years.
Winnebago was established in Forrest City, Iowa, in 1960, when the city was going through a rough economy. In an attempt to pull the city out of the economic downturn, businessman John Hanson convinced a travel trailer company to open a factory in the city.
In 1960 Hanson, together with four other businessmen, purchased the factory and renamed it to Winnebago Industries. In addition to manufacturing the motor homes, the company also manufactured all the furniture and components that went inside. The much improved motor homes went on sale in 1966 for a considerably cheaper price than models available in the market.
By 1977, Winnebago Industries had produced 100,000 units and was considered the first manufacturer to ever build that many units. The company continued to grow stronger and it doubled its production almost 10 years later.
During the company’s 50th anniversary in 2008, they declared that they had completed the 400,000th unit, and introduced a new class of motor homes at the same time. Winnebago Industries went through several changes over the years, but one thing remains – quality. The company has held on to their tradition of producing quality motor homes, and though many of their units have a modern design, the quality, both exterior and interior, remains the same.
Winnebago Industries still has its headquarters in Forrest City, but today, they have a total of 235 dealer locations in the United States, and 230 locations in Canada. Not only does the company produce motor homes, they also produce OEM parts of vehicles produced by other manufacturers. The company is currently being led by Randy Potts, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Winnebago was established in Forrest City, Iowa, in 1960, when the city was going through a rough economy. In an attempt to pull the city out of the economic downturn, businessman John Hanson convinced a travel trailer company to open a factory in the city.
In 1960 Hanson, together with four other businessmen, purchased the factory and renamed it to Winnebago Industries. In addition to manufacturing the motor homes, the company also manufactured all the furniture and components that went inside. The much improved motor homes went on sale in 1966 for a considerably cheaper price than models available in the market.
By 1977, Winnebago Industries had produced 100,000 units and was considered the first manufacturer to ever build that many units. The company continued to grow stronger and it doubled its production almost 10 years later.
During the company’s 50th anniversary in 2008, they declared that they had completed the 400,000th unit, and introduced a new class of motor homes at the same time. Winnebago Industries went through several changes over the years, but one thing remains – quality. The company has held on to their tradition of producing quality motor homes, and though many of their units have a modern design, the quality, both exterior and interior, remains the same.
Winnebago Industries still has its headquarters in Forrest City, but today, they have a total of 235 dealer locations in the United States, and 230 locations in Canada. Not only does the company produce motor homes, they also produce OEM parts of vehicles produced by other manufacturers. The company is currently being led by Randy Potts, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Friday, May 23, 2014
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals: Marketing Medicines for Unmet Medical Needs
As of January 2014, there are about 480 people that are employed by Ironwood Pharmaceuticals. These employees are also equity holders that carefully protect the business resources. The company is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts and is in the business of developing and marketing of different types of medicines.
Formerly known as Microbia, Inc., the company adopted its current brand name in 2008. Among its marketed products are Linaclotide and LINZESS, both FDA-approved drugs. The former is a medication that focuses on the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and related symptoms. This condition affects about 20% of the American population, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). There are also several medicines that are in the pipeline and are already in various clinical test phases.
The name of the company is taken from the ironwood tree which can survive for thousands of years in the harshest desert. Ironwood is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IRWD.
Formerly known as Microbia, Inc., the company adopted its current brand name in 2008. Among its marketed products are Linaclotide and LINZESS, both FDA-approved drugs. The former is a medication that focuses on the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and related symptoms. This condition affects about 20% of the American population, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). There are also several medicines that are in the pipeline and are already in various clinical test phases.
The name of the company is taken from the ironwood tree which can survive for thousands of years in the harshest desert. Ironwood is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IRWD.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Louisiana-Pacific Corp: Your Best Source of Building Materials
May it be for remodeling, repair or for constructing your new homes, you will surely find all the things you will need at Louisiana-Pacific Corp. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the business is registered as a manufacturer of high quality building materials. Known as a leading name in the industry of construction, the business offers their products and services via distributors, professional lumberyards, dealers and retail home centers.
Founded in 1973 in Portland, Oregon, the business is not just a trusted name in the industry, but is also known as the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). They have pioneered the production of this material in the United States. In addition, they also manufacture engineered wood building products from their 24 mills that are located in the United States (15), Canada (6), Chile (2) and in Brazil (1). The company also takes pride of their name for being one of the safest companies to work for in America.
The formation of the company was the result of Georgia-Pacific Corporation spinning off its wholly owned subsidiary. Back in the 1960s the latter was accused of monopolizing the softwood plywood industry after it has acquired 16 smaller businesses in the southern United States. As part of its settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), they were forced to let go of 20% of its assets.
They are known for their “smart man’s plywood,” a stronger alternative to plywood sheathing and sub-flooring. It is through this breakthrough that the company was able to revolutionize the construction industry. This product was first introduced to the market as Waferwood. This OSB was created by slicing logs into wafers, the product is then mixed with resins and then pressed into sheets. Later on, this product was re-branded as Inner-Seal. It was in 1980 that Louisiana-Pacific opened its first Inner-Seal mill.
Founded in 1973 in Portland, Oregon, the business is not just a trusted name in the industry, but is also known as the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). They have pioneered the production of this material in the United States. In addition, they also manufacture engineered wood building products from their 24 mills that are located in the United States (15), Canada (6), Chile (2) and in Brazil (1). The company also takes pride of their name for being one of the safest companies to work for in America.
The formation of the company was the result of Georgia-Pacific Corporation spinning off its wholly owned subsidiary. Back in the 1960s the latter was accused of monopolizing the softwood plywood industry after it has acquired 16 smaller businesses in the southern United States. As part of its settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), they were forced to let go of 20% of its assets.
They are known for their “smart man’s plywood,” a stronger alternative to plywood sheathing and sub-flooring. It is through this breakthrough that the company was able to revolutionize the construction industry. This product was first introduced to the market as Waferwood. This OSB was created by slicing logs into wafers, the product is then mixed with resins and then pressed into sheets. Later on, this product was re-branded as Inner-Seal. It was in 1980 that Louisiana-Pacific opened its first Inner-Seal mill.
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