Abbott slowly grew while discovering new medicines and opening new offices until 1938. In the mid-twentieth century, Abbott progressed to a new level scientifically, commercially, and as an employer. In recent years Abbott has undergone a transformation in recognition to the changing health care environment of the world and has extended into diagnostic systems, vascular businesses, new drugs, etc.
Abbott shares the passion of "Turning Science into Caring." Abbott products are useful to all, from newborns to aging adults. They encircle nutrition and diagnostics through medical care and pharmaceutical therapy. The mission of Abbott is to advance in science and technologies in order to improve health and the practice of health care. They value their diversity of products, technologies, markets, and people. Abbott focuses on exceptional performance to earn the trust of those they serve and to sustain their success. They have a range of health care products.
The areas of expertise of Abbott are:
- Anesthesia
- Animal Health
- Anti-Infectives
- Cardiovascular
- Diabetes Care
- Hematology
- Immunodiagnostics and Clinical Chemistry
- Immunology
- Metabolics
- Molecular
- Neuroscience
- Nutrition
- Oncology
- Pain Care
- Point of Care
- Renal Care
- Spine
- Vascular
- Virology
Key Statistics
- 2005 sales amounted to $22.3 billion.
- 2005 R&D Investment: $1.8 billion.
- Around 65,000 employees globally.
- Products sold in more than 130 countries.
- More than 100 facilities worldwide.
- Miles D. White is the present Chairman and C.E.O. of Abbott.
International Ranking
- Ranked 283 in Fortune Global 500 Rankings.
- Ranked 160 in the world according to Forbes Magazine.
Headquarter Address
Corporate Headquarters:North suburban Chicago, Illinois, USA
Abbott Laboratories
100, Abbott Park Road
Abbott Park, Illinois—60064-3500
Telephone: (847) 937-6100
Website URL:www.abbott.com
