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Combe Incorporated Overview

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1101 Westchester Ave. White Plains, 
NY 10604 United States
Phone: 914-694-5454
Fax:914-461-4402
Toll Free:800-873-7400

Company Description

Combe comes to the rescue when a touch of grey or other personal indignity appears. The company's health and beauty aids nix the itch, with below-the-belt Vagisil, as well as color the head turned salt and pepper (Grecian Formula and Just For Men). Combe also combats loose dentures (sold under the Sea-Bond brand) and tough beards (Lectric Shave). Combe's acquisition of J.B. Williams in 2002 added popular personal care brands Aqua Velva after-shave and Brylcreem hair styling cream, among others. Founded in 1949 by Ivan Combe and his wife Mary Elizabeth Deming, the family-owned company created Clearasil in 1950, the #1 acne medication (later sold), and other familiar brands. Combe's products are sold worldwide.

Combe Incorporated Company Profile Report

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    Overview

    The US pharmaceutical manufacturing industry includes about 1,500 companies with combined annual revenue of about $200 billion. Major companies include Abbott, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer. The US industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for more than 80 percent of revenue.

    SIC: 2833, 2834, 2835

    NAICS: 325411, 325412, 325413

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

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    How is the company preparing to handle expiration of its key patents?

    Profits from sales of prescription drugs usually plummet once lower-cost generic alternatives are available. Generic drugs now account for more than half of all prescriptions filled in the US. Traditional drug companies must constantly discover or...

     

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      Overview

      The US personal care products manufacturing industry includes about 800 companies with combined annual revenue of $40 billion. Major companies include Estee Lauder, Johnson & Johnson, and Procter & Gamble. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest firms account for about 85 percent of industry revenue.

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      Sample Questions & Answers

      How have changes in raw material prices affected the company?

      Raw material price increases and competitive consumer price pressures squeeze margins for personal care products manufacturers. Suppliers pass price increases for surfactants, palm oil, chemical additives, plastic packaging, and other raw materials...

       

      How vulnerable is the company to changes in consumer spending?

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      General Report Description

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      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

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          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

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          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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