Danaher Corporation

Washington, DC United States

  (NYSE: DHR)

Company Description

Danaher Corporation makes the products that help doctors discern, dissect, and digest data. The company operates through five segments: Life Sciences & Diagnostics (research/clinical tools); Test & Measurement (electronic measurement instruments); Industrial Technologies (product identification, motion control equipment, and sensors); Environmental (turbine pumps and air/water analysis and treatment equipment); and Dental (orthodontic bracket systems and lab products). Its 50/50 joint venture with Cooper Industries -- Apex Tool Group -- makes and markets power and mechanics' hand tools and wireless technologies. Danaher operates in about 50 countries, but it generates around 40% of its revenues in the US.