The Top 10 World's Leading Diagnostics Companies

In a highly dynamic and fragmented in vitro diagnostics market, besieged by intense competition, rapid pace of technological innovations and the uncertainty regarding future government regulations, the ability to anticipate new competitive product introductions and marketing strategies is particularly important... and can spell the difference between success and failure. The TOP 10, a unique series of market intelligence studies first introduced by VENTURE PLANNING GROUP in 1987, is designed to provide the in vitro diagnostics industry executives, as well as companies planning to diversify into the diagnostics field, with strategically significant competitor information, analysis and insight, critical to the development and implementation of effective marketing and R&D programs. The study's major objectives include: to establish a comprehensive, factual, annually-updated and cost-effective information base on performance, capabilities, goals and strategies of the world's leading in vitro diagnostics companies; to help current suppliers realistically assess their financial, marketing and technological capabilities vis-a-vis leading competitors; to assist potential market entrants in evaluating prospective acquisitions and joint venture candidates; and to complement organizations' internal competitor information gathering efforts by providing strategic analysis, data interpretation and insight. The study provides an approximately 55-page worldwide strategic overview of the in vitro diagnostics market, including the 2006-2011 forecasts for major testing locations and laboratory disciplines. Moreover, five-year worldwide sales projections for the most dynamic market segments, such as molecular diagnostics, infectious diseases, tumor markers, and personal testing were developed. In addition, the study provides a concise review of major U.S. and international regulatory, economic, demographic, and social trends with potentially significant impact on the in vitro diagnostics market during the next five years. For each of the TOP 10 companies, the report provides: Executive Summary; Business Organization; Senior Management; Facilities and Employees; Technical Know-How; Product Portfolio Analysis; as well as Marketing Tactics; Financial Analysis; R&D Programs; Collaborative Arrangements; and Strategic Direction.