Alcon, Inc. · Hünenberg, Zug Switzerland ·(NYSE: ACL)
Company Description
Phone: +41-41-785-88-88
Fax: 817-568-7201
Toll Free: 800-862-5266
Rankings
- #151 in FT Global 500
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This link will open in a new window Alcon sees all, and hopes you can too. Operating through three divisions, pharmaceutical, surgical, and consumer eye care, the company strives to keep eyes healthy. Its surgical group is the largest maker of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Alcon's pharmaceuticals include glaucoma treatments, anti-infectives, and allergy relievers. Its consumer products include the well-known Opti-Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon sells its products in 180 countries worldwide. Nestlé owns about 50% the company, which was founded in 1945, while pharmaceutical manufacturer Novartis owns about 25%. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Alcon, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE: ACL Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $6,293.7 |
| 2008 Employees | 15,400 |
Alcon, Inc. Executives
22 executives listed for Alcon, Inc.'s Hünenberg, Zug location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Cary Rayment | Network |
| Vice Chairman | Francisco Castañer | Network |
| President, CEO, and Director | Kevin Buehler | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Alcon, Inc.
Demand is driven by population demographics and advances in medical knowledge and technology. The profitability of individual companies depends on the ability to develop superior products. Large companies have economies of scale in manufacturing and R&D. Small companies can compete successfully by specializing in a particular market segment, or through technical innovation. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Alcon, Inc. Competitors
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