3M Cogent, Inc.
Pasadena, CA 91107 (Map) Phone: 626-325-9600
Fax: 626-325-9700
http://www.cogentsystems.com
Overview
3M Cogent knows security. The company provides Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) that governments, law enforcement agencies, and companies use to capture, analyze, and compare fingerprints. 3M Cogent's offerings include proprietary biometrics access control software, hardware (including mobile systems), system maintenance, and services that include consulting, implementation, and systems integration. It also enjoys an alliance with Northrop Grumman for design, development, and sale of biometric ID systems. 3M Cogent operates in Austria, Canada, China, Taiwan, the UK, and the US, where the Department of Homeland Security is a core customer. In 2010 3M purchased the company for $943 million.
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| Company Type | Subsidiary of 3M |
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| Fiscal Year-End | December |
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| Chairman, President, and CEO | Ming Hsieh (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| EVP Operations | Michael Hollowich |
| CFO | Paul Kim |
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