Abbott Laboratories, Limited

Corporate Profile

Abbott Laboratories, Limited is committed to delivering breakthrough medical products- products that make a significant impact on medical practice, on the quality of care, and on the lives of the people who need them.

The company has been active in Canada since 1931 and today contributes more than $200 million annually to the Canadian economy while providing the country's healthcare community with one of the most diverse product lines in the industry.

Abbott maintains its Canadian head office in Saint-Laurent, Quebec with 8 manufacturing, distribution and office facilities which employ 1,700 skilled professionals across Canada.

Founded in 1888 by Dr. Wallace Calvin Abbott, a Chicago physician, Abbott Laboratories today is a global, broad-based healthcare company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals, nutritionals and medical products, including devices and diagnostics.

The company employs 70,000 people worldwide including more than 5,400 scientists, with 150 manufacturing, distribution, research and development sites around the world. In 2004, Abbott's global sales were $19.7 billion with over $1 billion devoted to research and development.

One of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies in the United States, Abbott has been consistently recognized in industry rankings of top manufacturers, most admired, highly valued and best managed companies including recognition for Abbott's work in helping employees balance their personal and professional lives.

Abbott contributes in excess of $100 million annually in corporate giving including product donations of nutritionals, pharmaceuticals and hospital products to support ongoing and emergency healthcare programs.

Quick Facts

CANADIAN HEAD OFFICE

8401 Trans-Canada Highway
Saint-Laurent, Quebec H4S 1Z1
Tel: (514) 832-7000
Fax: (514) 832-7800
Internet address: www.abbott.ca