If you’re wondering what medicines and medical devices companies worldwide have in common, the answer is simple – they are usually among the most successful on the stock market! These companies also often make our lives better by providing us with medical knowledge, curing diseases and helping us recover from injuries and surgeries much faster. Here are some of the companies that make this possible.
5.(5).(1).NOVARTIS AG : One of these is Novartis AG. It’s a Swiss-based multinational conglomerate that is one of the leading companies worldwide in its business segment. To deliver quality products and services, it has set up global partnerships with other big pharmas like Pfizer. It also maintains research laboratories at its Fointain Valley headquarters where it employs around 1,500 people. The company uses technology from Massachusetts Institute of Technology to pursue cutting-edge research for medical breakthroughs such as gene therapy.
5.(5).(2).ABBOTT LABORATORIES :
5.(5).(3).BAXTER INTERNATIONAL : Everything you need to know about MEDICINES COMPANIES WORLDWIDE is right here! BAXTER INTERNATIONAL has developed a highly advanced, high-quality line of products that are changing medicine as we know it. Learn more about what’s happening at our MEDICAL FACILITIES COMPANIES WORLDWIDE facilities today! Get all your questions answered HERE!
5.(5).(4).DANAHER CORPORATION : BASED IN USA, FOUNDED IN 1952. A GOOD BUSINESS MODEL FOR A MEDICAL DEVICES COMPANY WORLDWIDE. GREAT DIVERSIFICATION CAPABILITIES ALLOWING THE FIRM TO REINVEST ITS PROFITS INTO GROWTH AREAS OR SAFE CASH FLOWS. OVER SIX HUNDRED DIFFERENT PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN MARKETED UNDER 50+ BRANDS AND TRADEMARKS.
5.(5).(5).3M COMPANY :
5.(5).(6).ALLERGAN PLC : Mr.Mayerowitz worked as a Medicine Analyst for 4 years before joining Apax Partners Europe, where he covered many large pharmas across Europe for two years, including GlaxoSmithKline PLC (NYSE:GSK), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) and AstraZeneca PLC (NYSE:AZN). Prior to that, Mr. Mayerowitz worked at The Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) as an Analyst in their Industrial/Specialty Chemicals business unit.
5.(5).(7).HOYA CORPORATION : Founded in 1917, Hoya is one of Japan’s oldest publicly traded manufacturers. With facilities around Asia, Europe, and North America, its products are sold globally by over 10,000+ partners. In 2012, about 20% of total revenue came from sales to Sony (NYSE:SNE), which it provides LCD materials for use in their televisions.
5.(5).(8).BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION : The technology company is based in Massachusetts, United States. Boston Scientific Corporation was established back in 1979. Today, it employs thousands of people across a number of different countries. With locations all over Asia, Europe and South America, too. Which is why it comes as no surprise that they are one of the world’s largest medical device manufacturers.
5.(5).(9).EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP: Maintaining a high level of FDA approval is essential for drug, device, and product manufacturers across all industries. Edwards Lifesciences Corp (NASDAQ:EW) announced that it has recently received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration to market its next-generation Sapien 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve...We think EW will be well positioned to take advantage of a growing number of transcatheter heart valve procedures being performed in coming years.
5.(5).(10).DRAEGERWERK AG & CO KGAA : The DRAEGERWERK AG & CO KGAA company was founded more than one hundred years ago. Today, DRAEGERWERK is a well-known pharmaceutical company specializing in developing, manufacturing and distributing medical devices (such as dentures) and generic drugs. Apart from providing dental supplies and filling prescriptions, they also handle R&D on their own. Their success comes from strong team work that allows them to overcome all obstacles that could come their way.
5.(5).(11).COLOPLAST A/S : Coloplast is a Danish company that develops, manufactures, and sells products related to diabetes care, ostomy care, and wound management. As of 2013 Coloplast had 1,086 employees worldwide. The company is headquartered in Denmark with subsidiaries located throughout Europe (France), Asia (India), North America (US) South America (Brazil) plus a network of agents serving customers in over 180 countries around world.
5.(5).(12).ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS : Zimmer Biomet is a medical device company focused on reconstructive surgeries. The company has been around for more than thirty years, but in 2007 saw revenue growth of 30%. That year, an important acquisition was made by Zimmer Biomet: One of its acquisitions that same year was DePuy Orthopaedics.
5.(5).(13).TERUMO CORPORATION : The global market for pharmaceuticals is expected to grow at a rate of 6.3% until 2021. This is a slightly faster growth rate than global GDP, which grew at 3.2% between 2015 and 2016, according to World Bank data. Medicines companies worldwide will continue to grow along with these economic trends, with large-cap stocks on average projected to increase by 14% per year over the next decade or so.
5.(5).(14).THE COOPER COMPANIES INC.: The Cooper Companies, Inc. (NYSE:COO) is a global healthcare products company that focuses on developing, manufacturing, marketing and distributing pharmaceuticals and nutritional/specialty ingredients. The Company operates through three segments: Specialty Ingredients, Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Healthcare. All of its businesses are strategically aligned to achieve synergies within The Cooper Companies family of companies while maximizing cash flow generation capabilities.
5.(5).(15).TELEFLEX INC. : Launched back in 1960, Teleflex is an global supplier of healthcare products for pharmaceuticals, physicians, hospitals, surgeons, ambulance services and more. With eight decades of experience to their name across 120 countries (with 36 manufacturing facilities), it’s no wonder that they were named as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies. In fact, Forbes has listed them among America’s largest private companies for a staggering 16 years.
5.(5).(16).CARDINAL HEALTH: As a global healthcare company, Cardinal Health provides high-quality, affordable healthcare to people around the world. We are currently ranked 30th on Forbes’ list of America’s largest private companies, with over 3 billion dollars worth of products sold every year! We carry a wide range of products for hospitals and health care providers—everything from vital signs monitors to radiopharmaceuticals.
5.(5).(17).STRAUMANN HOLDING AG :
5.(5).(18).STERIS PLC : The company develops, manufactures, sells, installs, and services a wide range of products. Its business includes surgical instruments, aseptic processing systems, advanced implant technologies for orthopedic and dental applications, operating room imaging systems for minimally invasive surgery (MIS), sterile equipment sets for use in outpatient procedures including same-day surgery centers (SDSCs), specialty lines such as endoscopy suites for hospitals that treat cancer patients.
5.(5).(19).HOLOGIC INC. : A bioinformatics company that provides precision medicine solutions to hospitals, clinics, governments, and research institutions. They are using their technology to help doctors monitor diseases by looking at tissue samples under a microscope. With HOLOGIC's technology, doctors will be able to find out more about how diseases work in people. In other words, they can get better results for their patients by discovering drugs that are personalized for them.
5.(5).(20).WATERS CORPORATION : A global leader in providing water-treatment technologies. Each of our solutions is designed to fit your needs by offering a broad range of options. From packaged plants to custom solutions, we offer quick delivery with an excellent level of service. Our global business units ensure that all of our customers benefit from a single point of contact for all their project needs, regardless of size or location. We’ve built an experienced team with highly trained specialists who are dedicated to supporting you at every stage—from initial assessment through full operation.
5.(5).(21).WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES INC.: - Basic Information, Medical Devices Companies Worldwide, Global Analysis of Major Trends, Competitive Landscape and Revenue Forecasts to 2027: Company Profile & SWOT Analysis provides a comprehensive insight into Windhoek-based West Pharmaceutical Services’s (WPS) overall business perspective in addition to comprehensive insights...
5.(5).(22).VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC. : 5G Wireless-Enabled Medical Devices for Monitoring Vital Organs (VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC.): Varian Medical Systems Inc. provides medical devices that treat cancer, including software, machinery, and instruments used in radiotherapy, radiosurgery, proton therapy, brachytherapy, image-guided therapy and 3D conformal treatment.
5.(5).(23).DENTSPLY SIRONA INC. : A multinational company that specializes in manufacturing equipment to create prosthetic dental products. The company was founded as a single office in Rockford, Illinois, USA, by two young dental enthusiasts. Fast forward to 2016, Dentsply Sirona's products are now being sold across six continents with almost 5000 employees working for them. With years of experience developing dental instruments and associated technologies, Dentsply Sirona has managed to make its way up from being a regional provider to becoming a world leader both medically and commercially.
5.(5).(24).MASIMO CORPORATION: This US company is a manufacturer of cardiac rhythm management (CRM) devices, which are designed to regulate a person’s heartbeat. Examples include pacemakers and defibrillators. It also manufactures insulin pumps, cochlear implants, and drug delivery systems that provide pain relief. MASIMO’s key product is its cardiovascular device OptimTM 3 based on electro-thermal technology.
5.(5).(25).SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH S.A. : Headquartered in Switzerland, Sartorius Stedim Biotech is a global leader that provides innovative equipment and processes for manufacturing high-quality biopharmaceuticals. Over 45 years of experience means they’re perfectly positioned to help you solve problems at every stage of your production process. They also offer pre-clinical solutions for analytical test development that can help bring down product testing time by more than 50 percent.
5.(5).(26).FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION LIMITED : The Company is primarily engaged in the manufacture, distribution and sale of respiratory, hospital bed products, home care products and surgical products. Its respiratory product portfolio comprises sleep apnea management products that include: CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) systems for treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA); BiPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) systems for treating OSA; ASV-21 adjustable pressure support ventilators to treat acute respiratory failure; spare parts for all of its products.
5.(5).(27).COCHLEAR LIMITED : Founded in 1988, Cochlear Limited is a global leader in implantable hearing solutions for patients with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss. Cochlear implants are produced at its facility in Sydney, Australia, as well as through its Mexican manufacturing site. The Company also produces cochlear implants at a joint venture factory with Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceuticals Group Co., Ltd. (Fosun Pharma) in Chongqing, China.
5.(5).(28).ABIOMED INC. : Patients are exposed to a multitude of healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, ambulatory care centers, surgical centers and nursing homes. Such settings offer opportunities for disease management programs that provide significant benefits to providers, payers and most importantly patients.
5.(5).(29).ASAHI INTECC CO. LTD.: Asahi Intecc Co. Ltd is Japan’s leading manufacturer of healthcare equipments including infusion pumps, airway manomters and much more. Asahi Intecc is a part of Asahi Kasei Corp., that also owns other healthcare related companies such as Novartis, Ethicon Endo-Surgery (Ethicon Inc.) and many more.
5.(5).(30).HILL-ROM HOLDINGS INC. : We’ve all seen media stories of hospitals struggling to stay afloat, but here’s one you might not be familiar with: Hill-Rom Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HRC), a manufacturer of hospital beds, diagnostic imaging systems, and other medical equipment. Last quarter marked another period of disappointing results for HRC as its revenues dropped 12% year over year while costs continued to rise amid high competition.
5.(5).(31).AMPLIFON SPA : According to new data from a research conducted by AMPLIFON, Italy's leading company for hearing care, every year approximately 235 million people suffer from hearing loss. According to AMPLIFON SPA, one of the world's leading manufacturers of hearing instruments, about 130 million are individuals affected by severe loss of auditory acuity. However both numbers are expected to double in less than ten years: by 2030 it is estimated that there will be 685 million cases of disability caused by hearing loss.
5.(5).(32).HAEMONETICS CORPORATION : Do you know that Haemonetics Corporation is one of those few famous foreign medical facilities company worldwide which products can be easily found almost anywhere in Pakistan? They are global leader for their blood collection tubes with their brands like Bloodline+; PLATINUM, FEEDING LINE, UNISYN, LIFE SUPPORT, CALLISTO PLUS, AVID BLEEDER TUBES and many more. All they are using a high-end technology with lots of talent to make us healthy.
5.(5).(33).SHANDONG WEIGAO GROUP MEDICAL POLYMER COMPANY LTD. : Sino Weigao Medical Polymer Company Ltd., one of Shandong Weigao Group’s subsidiary, is an integrated manufacturer specializing in R&D, production and marketing of high-end non-toxic rubber products. . . . With more than 500 employees, annual revenues close to 200 million yuan, as well as a number of advanced rubber products manufacturing equipment. Sino Weigao Medical Polymer Company Ltd.
5.(5).(34).INSULET CORPORATION : Founded in 2002, Insulet Corporation is a medical device company that makes insulin pumps for people with diabetes. The company is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts. Their stock trades on NASDAQ under INSU. The company’s CEO is Tami Reller, who was named to her position on April 7, 2010. Ms. Reller had previously served as Senior Vice President of Finance for Microsoft’s Business Division from February 2006 until August 2009.
5.(5).(35).GLOBUS MEDICAL INC. : While Globus Medical Inc. is a world leader in innovative healthcare solutions, it's still focused on building stronger customer relationships based on integrity, respect, and superior performance. Globus' patient-centered approach to business embodies our business with purpose philosophy. We care deeply about doing what's right for our customers, our employees, society at large, and of course our shareholders.
5.(5).(36).GETINGE AB : Drug development is a highly complex, very capital-intensive process. In order to create new drugs, pharmaceutical companies are constantly engaged in research projects together with universities, hospitals and various research institutes. Their aim is to develop life-saving drugs that improve patients’ quality of life; however, it can take several years from conception to market launch for a drug. During that time span, an enormous amount of money needs to be invested; often as much as several billion dollars per drug.
5.(5).(37).TANDEM DIABETES CARE INC.: we serve as a distribution company of diabetes test strips and meter. We serve both medical facilities companies worldwide, such as hospital, clinics, health centers, pharmacies and diabetes education center. Additionally we serve to people who are looking for purchasing their own diabetes test strips at cheaper price on line instead of buying it from regular distributors. Aside from distribution service we also provide an online store which allows people who needs home delivery of their order.
5.(5).(38).INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES HOLDINGS CORPORATION : DIVIDEND RAISED FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER IN A ROW! (NYSE:IART) is a multinational medical facilities company that focuses on developing new advanced treatment solutions for disease. They also design, manufacture, sell, lease and service technologically advanced products in orthopedics, spine, cardiac rhythm management (CRM), neurovascular, sports medicine and biologics.
5.(5).(40).INOGEN INC. : Inogen, a leading provider of portable oxygen concentrators and other home respiratory care products, recently announced that it has opened its first sales office outside of North America. Located in Munich, Germany, it will serve Inogen’s growing global customer base.
5.(5).(41).NEVRO CORP. : Nearly all of us will visit a doctor, chemist or hospital at some point in our lives. In turn, these organizations will rely on NeuRo Corp. (OTC: NRCNF)’s products to help perform their duties. The company’s core business is supplying healthcare professionals with medical equipment and helping them meet regulatory standards—and it has been doing so for over 60 years. But why should we care about medical facilities companies worldwide?
5.(5).(42).ICU MEDICAL INC.: Every year, 1.2 million people die from infections caused by medical equipment, according to a report published earlier in 2016 by The New England Journal of Medicine. In order to prevent these infections and ensure that medical supplies are as safe as possible, ICU Medical Inc. created a solution called smart pulse technology. This technology is comprised of smart sensors that monitor heart rate, blood pressure and other vital signs of patients undergoing surgery under anesthesia.
5.(5).(43).WRIGHT MEDICAL GROUP N.V.: WMG offers a broad range of products used by professional healthcare providers, including implants, instruments, tools and disposable supplies. The company was established as Wright Medical Technology LLC on March 25, 2009. From then through 2013 its main activity was focused on licensing of its intellectual property rights to Wright Medical Technology Ltd.
5.(5).(44).MICROPORT SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION: Founded in 1994, MicroPort Scientific Corporation is a privately held biotechnology company. Headquartered in Danvers, Massachusetts, MicroPort Scientific Corporation (MPSC) has offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Our mission is to be a significant force for scientific advancement through innovative products that improve health and well-being on a global scale. MPSC is dedicated to developing solutions that are highly reliable, flexible, easy to use and designed for user safety.
5.(5).(45).NUVASIVE : Both sectors are innovating at an incredible pace to meet various health needs. For example, biomaterials company NuVasive has developed a total disc replacement system (TDR) that uses a combination of metallic and polymer components to replace diseased or damaged discs between vertebrae. According to news outlet PharmaBiz, TDR systems like NuVasive’s improve surgical outcomes by replacing natural discs with implants designed specifically for that patient. The biocompatible parts of these artificial discs promote bone growth.
5.(5).(46).CONMED CORPORATION : Headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan since 1969, Conmed has become a trusted global leader of surgical equipment, anesthesiology products and interventional pain management systems. Conmed is part of Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK), a leading global medical technology company based in Kalamazoo, Michigan that provides surgeons with solutions to improve patient outcomes while lowering costs.
5.(5).(47).GERRESHEIMER AG : The global leader for small-caliber large-bore guns, Gerresheimer produces some of today’s most trusted medicines as well as cutting-edge dental equipment. Based out of Germany, Gerresheimer has been instrumental in developing revolutionary dentistry techniques that use ultrasonic waves to create customized tooth crowns for patients. No matter what industry you are currently working within or considering entering into, you can bet there is a Gerresheimer product which perfectly fits your needs.
5.(5).(48).MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS : Hospital clients rely on Merit Medical Systems to provide safe, reliable solutions for medication management. They partner with us because they know we can help them transform their pharmacies into patient-centric care environments that improve patient satisfaction, reduce medication errors, and save money through improved throughput times. By working with us from start to finish, our partners are able to gain clarity, consistency, scalability, speed to market—and most importantly: peace of mind.
5.(5).(49).ALIGN TECHNOLOGY : Just like any other industry, there are some well-known players that control a majority of their respective market. There is a lot of pressure on start-ups to disrupt existing markets, but we tend to feel that an undervalued opportunity lies in designing products for small and emerging markets where large manufacturers don’t focus their efforts. That’s why we use our own 3D printing technology to manufacture everyday items such as pill boxes, medicine bottles, carrying cases for diabetes needles/glucose meters etc.
5.(5).(50).PRESTIGE BRANDS HOLDINGS : Both are entering a period of unprecedented growth, but each is experiencing it from a very different place. Globally, markets for both medical devices and medicines are growing at 5%–6% per year. Whereas developed regions will drive most of that growth (particularly North America, Western Europe, and Japan), emerging markets are expected to make up a substantial portion of new demand over time.
5.(5).(51).YPSOMED HOLDING AG : Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Ypsomed Holding AG is a publicly traded healthcare company (ISEQ: YPSO). The company specializes in over-the-counter healthcare products that target patients with chronic conditions. These products—which include insulin pumps, sterile syringes, glucose monitors and microinfusion systems—are used to help prevent hospital visits.
5.(5).(52).GLAUKOS CORPORATION : An Oligopoly of a Few Major Players. Glaukos Corporation, a leading company in interventional pain management, is one of only few players that focus on developing non-opioid based solutions for pain management. However, competition may become more fierce with recent FDA approvals on generic versions of OxyContin and Morphine. This has created an opportunity for new, up-and-coming companies to challenge them.
5.(5).(53).ATRICURE INC : The first thing to say about Atricure is that it’s a great name. We can’t really think of anything similar, which suggests that there’s not much competition—this is important for businesses that are looking to capitalise on recent trends (such as homeopathy) without any major players standing in their way.
5.(5).(54).STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY : A global leader in invasive interventional cardiology, with a focus on cardiac pacemakers, defibrillators, and cardioverter-defibrillators. Their surgical procedures assist doctors in treating life-threatening heart rhythm disorders by implanting pacemakers to ensure that patients’ hearts are able to beat at a normal rate (to help them with irregular heartbeats).
5.(5).(55).CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC. : Headquartered in Maitland, Florida, Cardiovascular Systems Inc. (CSI) is a multinational developer of medical equipment specializing in heart valve repair. Not only has CSI garnered awards for its products, it’s also been recognized as one of North America’s fastest-growing small companies. The global market for stents used to treat coronary artery disease is estimated at $13 billion – with a big chunk of that demand being driven by emerging markets outside North America.
5.(5).(56).OLYMPUS CORPORATION : The full name of Olympus Corporation is Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. (Olympus). It was founded in 1919 by its current Chairman, Mikahiko Usui, as a manufacturer of microscope parts.
5.(5).(57).ARJO AB: The recent trend for mergers and acquisitions in healthcare is almost three decades old. In 1989, Bayer AG, a German pharmaceutical and life sciences company, acquired Cutter Laboratories, a global health care company that has been producing products for over 120 years. The $8 billion acquisition of Cutter was Bayer’s largest at that time. Companies have been struggling to grow revenues from existing products in order to satisfy shareholders.
5.(5).(58).ATRION CORPORATION : Headquartered in Switzerland, Atrion is a medical services provider with 13 facilities worldwide. The company offers clinical trial services for products manufactured by medical ilities and devices companies worldwide. Atrion’s global presence makes it an attractive partner to companies that want to test their new drugs around the world.
5.(5).(59).PAUL HARTMANN AG : Paul Hartmann is one of Germany’s largest manufacturers of medical ilities and devices, and has been a leading manufacturer in Europe for decades. While Paul Hartmann AG is publicly traded, its ownership structure is actually quite complex; more than 6,000 individual investors own shares, with a handful of major shareholders owning between 25% and 35% of all shares. Roughly 1,100 employees work at facilities across Germany.
5.(5).(60).LUMINEX CORP. : Most people don’t realize that much of the technology used in medicine is developed and manufactured by a handful of major companies worldwide. LUMINEX CORP. is one such company, with their product lines focused around medical ilities and devices and medicines companies worldwide. Let’s take a look at how they operate as well as some general information on their past, present, and future offerings.
5.(5).(61).MESA LABORATORIES INC.: Mesa Laboratories, Inc. is an international medical ilities and devices company with subsidiaries in four countries (South Africa, Australia, Germany and USA). The company began production in 1985 when its first factory was built in California. Mesa now has multiple factories worldwide and supplies medicines to various other companies as well as developing products of its own.
5.(5).(62).CRYOLIFE INC. : CRYOLIFE is one of the few publically traded medical companies that focus on cryotherapy and cold therapy products. Cryotherapy technology has been used to treat a number of conditions including acne, arthritis, ligament and tendon pain, nerve compression syndrome and more. The company was originally founded in 1977 as CryoLife Inc., changing its name to CRYOLIFE Inc.
5.(5).(63).NATUS MEDICAL INC. : Based in Beverly Hills, CA, Natus Medical is one of largest medical facilities companies worldwide with over $900 million in annual revenue. With more than 40 years of experience helping to advance neurological care worldwide and a vast network of over 30 affiliate centers, Natus continues to expand its network by focusing on innovative medicine that provides significant clinical improvements for patients. The Natus Medical Center treats more than 20,000 patients annually and offers training programs for professionals around the world.
5.(5).(64).BIOTAGE AB : The global market of big pharma has been estimated to be worth more than $360 billion dollars, which is why in recent years we have seen an increase in mergers and acquisitions. One such merger was between two pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Allergan, which closed on November 24, 2016. According to several sources, including Forbes magazine , Biotage AB will serve as a strategic partner during these transactions.
5.(5).(65).INTERSECT ENT INC.: Based in Princeton, New Jersey, Intersect is a medical ilities and devices company that specializes in providing pharmaceuticals to international aid organizations. Their products range from basic medicines to surgical tools, including antibiotics and gauze. Their clients include Doctors Without Borders, UNICEF, and even Peace Corps volunteers. At first glance, Intersect seems like a typical aid organization—but dig deeper into their leadership team, and you’ll find some surprises.
5.(5).(66).ORTHOFIX INTERNATIONAL N.V. : Orthofix develops, manufactures and markets orthopedic medical devices and solutions that improve patients’ quality of life. They do business in over 100 countries worldwide.
5.(5).(67).ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS GROUP PLC : The largest medical devices and services company in Europe and one of the ten largest companies in its field worldwide. An Israeli company headquartered in London, it serves hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, pharmacies and home health agencies on five continents.
5.(5).(68).CONSORT MEDICAL PLC : CONSORT Medical is a major player in medical ilities and devices companies worldwide, focusing on bringing cost-effective healthcare solutions to developing nations. It operates in 30 countries, and its market cap is $2 billion. The company has developed a portable dialysis machine that can be charged by solar power that is being used in many African nations where electricity may not be readily available; it’s estimated to save a life every two minutes.
5.(5).(69).LEMAITRE VASCULAR INC. : Based in New York, Lemaître Vascular Inc. is a biomedical company that specializes in medical ilities and devices. The company uses a machine called VesCell-PLUS to treat peripheral artery disease, a circulatory disorder that can significantly impair organ function and quality of life.
5.(5).(70).AXOGEN INC. : A drug discovery company based in Tarrytown, New York, AXOGEN INC. develops therapies to treat cancer and inflammatory diseases. The company’s lead candidate is a small molecule drug candidate, AXO-Lorlatinib (AXO), which is being developed for several solid tumor indications as well as soft tissue sarcomas and platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.
5.(5).(71).ANGIODYNAMICS INC.: Developing medicines to treat coronary artery disease (CAD), stroke, and peripheral artery disease (PAD) among others. $1 billion in revenue, 2012; more than 600 employees worldwide.
5.(5).(72).OWENS & MINOR INC. : The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most lucrative in terms of revenue generation, but it can also be highly regulated. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees companies that manufacture, import or market medicines, medical devices and other health care products in order to protect consumers against unsafe products and fraudulent claims about those products.
5.(5).(73).ORASURE TECHNOLOGIES INC.: Focused on medical devices and medicines companies worldwide, Otomed Co. Ltd. (TASE: OMED) gained a large part of its sales in 2011 from drugs used to treat infections caused by staphylococci bacteria. The company also manufactures MRI diagnostic equipment used by hospitals worldwide and is one of only three players in its field—another example of a situation where marketing efforts must be global rather than local or regional.
5.(5).(74).CUTERA INC. : In 2018, CUTERA INC. accounted for about 2.4% of all medicines and devices companies worldwide; it is ranked number 496 among all international companies. The top competitors within their market are: Abbott Laboratories Inc., Allergan Plc, Becton Dickinson and Company, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer Inc., GlaxoSmithKline Plc, Novartis AG, Merck & Co., Roche Holding AG and Eli Lilly and Company Inc..
5.(5).(75).UTAH MEDICAL PRODUCTS INC. : Based in Salt Lake City, Utah Medical Products sells over-the-counter healthcare products to hospitals and pharmacies across America. The company employs more than 4,500 people worldwide. Its biggest competitors are Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen and McKesson Corporation. Over its 50-year history, Utah Medical Products has also established itself as a global player. A presence in Europe since 1984 and Asia since 1997, today it has 14 international sales offices serving 100 countries from Barcelona to Beijing.
5.(5).(76).RTI SURGICAL INC. : Business is booming for medical devices company RTI Surgical Inc. The company, based in Nevada, has seen stock prices increase over 40 percent since February 2010. RTI Surgical Inc., which specializes in urology and women’s health, had sales of $91 million last year — a 37 percent increase from 2009. Their products include artificial urinary sphincters used to treat incontinence and slings for female pelvic support issues.
5.(5).(77).VIEWRAY INC. : Taking A Bite Out Of The Healthcare Industry - VIEWRAY is a company based in Montreal that deals with medical ilities and devices companies worldwide. It's products are used for cataract and lens surgeries as well as for other eye related surgeries. It also has products for dental surgeries such as dental bridges, crowns, dentures, orthodontics etc. Their vision aid product EyeLaxity is used for treatment of blepharospasm and strabismus disorders.
5.(5).(78).BIOLIFE SOLUTIONS INC.: Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, BioLife Solutions Inc. is a leading provider of medically necessary health products and services to elderly individuals who reside in long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities and at home. BioLife Solutions also provides medical supplies and equipment for short-term acute care hospitals as well as surgical supply distribution through various channels.
5.(5).(79).INVACARE CORPORATION : This is a global healthcare company providing home health care products and services. The company’s Hospira business sells critical drugs, biologics, generic medications, specialty injectables and infusion technologies to hospitals. It also provides non-sterile manufacturing services for customers worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Medical Devices Group, Generic and Specialty Pharmaceuticals Group and Home Care & Other. Invacare was founded by Carl Waelchi in 1952 and is headquartered in West Chester, OH.
5.(5).(80).SEASPINE HOLDINGS CORPORATION : The pharmaceutical industry has always been a valuable source of income. After all, humans have searched for ways to extend their own lifespans throughout history. In our time, with technology and medicine improving every day, that search continues. That’s why companies like Seaspine Holdings Corporation are able to thrive in such a cutthroat environment. Seaspine Holdings is both a facilities company and a medical devices company based out of Scottsdale, Arizona.
5.(5).(81).IRADIMED CORPORATION : The role of pharmaceuticals and medical devices companies around the world has become increasingly significant. New medicines, devices and biotechnologies bring many new benefits to people's lives in various aspects. And it is now a great era for those who are in those industries - IRADIMED CORPORATION included! Founded in 2015 with headquarters located in San Francisco, California, IRADIMED CORPORATION is one of major medical equipment manufacturers and medical facilities operator throughout several countries worldwide.
5.(5).(82).TRISTEL PLC : Tristel was founded in 1990. This company is headquartered in Abingdon, United Kingdom and operates primarily from Belgium, Canada, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and UK. The main products of Tristel PLC are medical devices companies worldwide that target cardiac surgeries and critical care services worldwide. They also provide MRI technologies for clinical specialists by providing high quality imaging systems for patients with complex neurological disorders such as spinal cord injury and stroke. In 2015, Tristel PLC made a total revenue of $472 million.
5.(5).(83).GENMARK DIAGNOSTICS INC. : Markets in medicines for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, lung disease and other ailments. Pfizer Inc.: The maker of Viagra and Lyrica is trying to sell its consumer-health unit, which it views as a noncore business. Merck & Co.: Produces hepatitis C treatments as well as vaccines against human papillomavirus (HPV) and meningitis B.
5.(5).(84).NEMAURA MEDICAL INC. : A WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL SPECIALITIES. NEMAURA MEDICAL INC. distributes quality products at competitive prices and guarantees on-time delivery. Most of our clients have enjoyed working with us for over a decade!
5.(5).(85).FONAR CORPORATION: Founded in 1971, FONAR Corporation is a diversified health services company with two distinct and complementary business segments: Hospital Services and Medical Equipment. The Hospital Services segment provides patients with diagnostic medical sonography, medical imaging and therapeutic ultrasound for a wide range of indications. The Medical Equipment segment designs, manufactures and markets innovative diagnostic tools for use by physicians, hospitals and other healthcare facilities to improve patient care.
5.(5).(86).HARVARD BIOSCIENCE INC.: Harvard Bioscience is an international provider of research and laboratory products and services to academic, government and industrial clients. Harvard Bioscience’s major product lines include micro-electrode arrays, tissue culture media, imaging systems and microscopes. HBIO is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ:HBIO) headquartered in Massachusetts, USA. The Company also has sales offices in Germany, Japan and Singapore.
5.(5).(87).CHINA GRAND PHARMACEUTICAL AND HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS LIMITED: NEW YORK / CHINA: China Grand Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Holdings Limited operates as a holding company, which engages in food and healthcare businesses. It operates through three segments: Healthcare and Manufacturing, Food and Catering Services, Wholesale Distribution. The Healthcare and Manufacturing segment distributes pharmaceutical products to pharmacies; imports/exports and distributes pharmaceuticals, medical devices, artificial limbs, healthcare equipment, health supplements; manufactures beauty care products. The Food and Catering Services segment provides restaurants with food preparation services.
5.(5).(88).TRANSENTERIX INC. : TransEnterix, a medical device company located in New York, is responsible for developing da Vinci Surgery System. This can be used for minimally invasive procedures through small incisions or openings into patient’s body. It has a laparoscopic approach in performing surgery to treat various kinds of disease like bariatric, gynecologic and urologic surgical applications. Its system is applicable to patients with diabetes who are prone to blood sugar drops during open surgeries that can affect their overall health if not immediately treated.
5.(5).(89).ENDOLOGIX INC.: Endologix, Inc. is a medical devices company that designs, develops and manufactures endovascular technologies and products used in percutaneous endografting procedures.
5.(5).(90).B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG: THE WORLD’S LARGEST GLOBAL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY HEADQUARTERED IN GERMANY. TODAY, BRAUN-MELSUNGEN GROUP HAS 3 SUBSIDIARIES AND 24 PRODUCTION PLANT LOCATED AT 6 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES.
5.(5).(91).STRYKER: The medical industry is under scrutiny for its dubious marketing practices, which have resulted in a number of high-profile cases and congressional inquiries. In 2010, Michigan-based Stryker Corp., one of America’s leading medical device manufacturers, agreed to pay $1.4 billion to settle charges that it unlawfully promoted hip replacement devices from 2000 to 2006. The largest civil fraud case in U.S.
5.(5).(92).SMITH & NEPHEW PLC: One of Big Pharma’s Big 4, Smith & Nephew Plc (NYSE:SNN) is a medical devices company that generates almost one-half of its sales from four medical specialties: reconstructive surgery, trauma, wound care and diagnostics. While SNN is well positioned in these areas, analysts say that growth in North America has been uneven over recent years and that Asia Pacific could be key to future gains.
5.(5).(93).RESMED INC. : ResMed is an American multinational medical devices company specializing in products for sleep-disordered breathing and respiratory conditions. ResMed's corporate headquarters are located in Sydney, Australia, with its US corporate headquarters located in San Carlos, California. The company employs approximately 5,500 people worldwide and distributes products to more than 90 countries. ResMed has production facilities across North America, Europe and Asia.
5.(5).(94).SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS: With an eye toward new treatments for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases, Siemens Healthineers is one of many big medical facilities companies worldwide focusing on innovation. These companies have been responsible for developing lifesaving drugs and devices that continually improve and save lives all over the world. A list of medicines companies worldwide can be found below
5.(5).(95).BECTON DICKINSON & COMPANY: This company is a manufacturer of syringes, endoscopes, surgical instruments and anesthesia equipment. Becton Dickinson & Company was founded in 1897 by Dr. Franklin C. Dickinson and Earl Muetterties and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey.
5.(5).(96).INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC.: ISRG is a multinational medical facilities and devices company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. Intuitive makes da Vinci Surgical Systems that surgeons use to perform complex surgical procedures through tiny incisions. The system uses robotics and a high-definition 3D imaging system to perform surgeries that previously could only be done by making large incisions. Some of Intuitive’s customers include UCLA Health System, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Stanford Hospital & Clinics, Dignity Health and Yale New Haven Health System.
5.(5).(97).GE HEALTHCARE: General Electric is one of the largest health-care companies in Europe, with a market capitalization of $194 billion. Of its four divisions, healthcare generates more than half of GE’s revenues and profits. With annual sales of $26 billion worldwide, it manufactures medical imaging equipment and nuclear magnetic resonance imaging devices.
5.(5).(98).FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE: FRESENIUS is a global healthcare company. The company operates in three segments: Fresenius Medical Care, Fresenius Helios and Fresenius Vial.
5.(5).(99).PHILIPS: With its corporate headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands, multinational healthcare technology company Philips is one of three companies that collectively control 70% of global healthcare technology spending. The company’s principal business lines include diagnostic imaging, consumer health care and patient monitoring.
5.(5).(100).JOHNSON & JOHNSON: According to a Forbes report, Johnson & Johnson is one of ten pharmaceutical companies that has the broadest reach in virtually every corner of modern medicine. They operate directly in four major divisions: pharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostics, consumer health products, and most recently biologics. In addition to these four business units they have three other units: Ethicon Endo-Surgery (medical devices), McNeil PPC Inc. (consumer healthcare), and Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Inc.
5.(5).(101).MEDTRONIC: Medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and medical procedures are an essential part of our world’s healthcare. The industry as a whole is worth over $1 trillion dollars and encompasses millions of people worldwide. Though it can be daunting to think about, there are several factors that define how big pharma has come to dominate in medicine: marketing strategies, profit margins, and mergers and acquisitions.
5.(5).(102).ALCON: Established in 1945, Alcon is a manufacturer of ophthalmic pharmaceuticals and devices. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Alcon is one of several divisions of Nestlé. The company employs more than 20,000 people worldwide and is estimated to be worth $10 billion USD.
5.(5).(103).CANON MEDICAL: Because of its high quality and affordable price, Canon Medical has become a leading provider of medical facilities and devices worldwide. Its products have been used in more than 100 countries to save millions of lives every year. With close partnerships with hospitals, universities, and research institutions, as well as innovation investments from both public and private sectors, Canon will continue to lead these efforts for years to come.
5.(5).(104). HILLROM: In their report, Has Globalisation Created a Modern Form of Colonialism? , Thomas and Rolf examine how global healthcare is run. They consider international institutions such as medical facilities companies worldwide and NGOs—and whether these groups are helping or harming low-income countries.
5.(5).(105). ESSILORLUXOTTICA: The largest glasses and contact lens maker in the world is a corporate duopoly between French Luxottica (LUX) and Italian Essilor (ESL). The two companies jointly own LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, Sunglass Hut, Sears Optical, Target Optical and optical chains across Europe. In fact, these two companies dominate 70% of eyewear brands. Meanwhile, Luxottica also owns Ray-Ban which it acquired from Bausch & Lomb for $640 million in 1999.