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Formed in 1921 to build a better thermometer, Terumo has become one of Japan's largest medical suppliers. The company manufactures pharmaceuticals (nearly a quarter of sales) and a range of hospital products, such as disposable medical supplies (syringes and bandages), blood collection equipment (blood bags and transfusion sets), clinical testing equipment (blood-glucose monitors), IV nutrients, catheters, and artificial kidneys. Products for home use include digital thermometers and electronic blood pressure monitors. In addition to Japan, Terumo manufactures in Belgium, China, India, the Philippines, and the US.
COMPETITION |
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DAIICHI PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. (dossier)
Eisai Company, Ltd. (ESALY)
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: March
1999 Sales (mil.): 1,349.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 20.6%
Employees: 5,849
Revenue per employee: $230,637.72
KEY PEOPLE |
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Takashi Wachi
CEO
CONTACT INFO |
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44-1, 2-chome Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku
Tokyo 151-0072, Japan
Phone: 81-3-3374-8111
Fax: 81-3-3374-8399
Online: Web Site
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