History
Cardinal Health was founded in 1971 as Cardinal Foods in Columbus, Ohio. By 1979, the food industry became crowded with many large players, and as a result Cardinal turned to pharmaceutical distribution and became known as Cardinal Distribution. In 1983 they went public as Cardinal Health.By 1994, Cardinal Health had established itself as a leader in the drug-distribution business. The Company evolved beyond drug distribution by acquiring leading companies that serve healthcare manufacturers and providers of patient care. Today, Cardinal Health is a multinational healthcare industry services provider helping customers meet the growing challenges of a dynamic industry.
Mission
The mission of Cardinal Health is to make healthcare safer and more productive.Area of Operation
The businesses of Cardinal Health are:- Pharmaceutical and Medical Products
- Clinical Technologies and Services
- Medical Products Manufacturing
- Supply Chain Services (Medical and Pharmaceutical)
- Pharmaceutical Technologies and Services
Key Statistics
- Cardinal Health holds assets of $23.43 billion
- Cardinal Health made profits of $1.04 billion in 2006
- Cardinal Health operates on six continents
- Cardinal Health has 55,000 employees
Organization
The organization is under the leadership of:- Board of Directors
- Executive Leadership Team
International Ranking
- Cardinal Health ranks 208 in the world according to Forbes Magazine.
- Cardinal Health ranks 51 in Fortune Global 500 list.
Recent Acquisitions
- February 2004: Beckloff Associates
- July 2004: ALARIS Medical Systems
- May 2006: Denver Biomedical
- June 2006: The F. Dohmen Co.
- July 2006: MedMined, Inc.
Headquarter Address
Cardinal Health Inc7000 Cardinal Place
Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: (614) 757-5000
Fax: (614) 757-6000
