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Galderma SA
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Tour Europlaza - La Defense 4, 20 avenue Andre Prothin
Levallois-Perret 92927, France
Phone: +33 1 58 86 45 45; Fax: +33 1 58 86 45 00
Web: www.galderma.com
E-mail: contactus@galderma.com
KEY PERSONNEL: Humberto C. Antunes; CEO
EMPLOYEES: 2,300 employees
HISTORY: Founded in 1981 as a joint venture between Nestle and L’Oreal
FACILITIES: Headquarters in Switzerland
Three R&D centers (in France, the U.S. and Japan)
Three manufacturing sites (in France, Canada and Brazil)
STOCK-FINANCIAL HISTORY: Privately held
SUBSIDIARIES/DIVISIONS: 32 affiliates
BUSINESS STRATEGY: Mission:
As the global leading company in dermatology, Galderma will contribute to
the treatment of dermatological diseases and conditions by developing and
marketing products to meet the needs of dermatologists and patients
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT: Acne, rosacea, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, fungal nail infections,
melasma, non-melanoma skin cancer
PRODUCTS ON MARKET: Arcolan® (ketoconazole), Benzac® (benzoyl peroxide), Calmurid® (urea),
Capex® (fluocinolone acetonide), Cetaphil®, Clindagel® (clindamycin),
Clobex® (clobetasol), Desowen® (desonide), Differin® (adapalene),
Efficort® (hydrocortisone aceponate), Ell Cranell®/Avixis® (alphaoestradiol),
Eryacne® (erythromycine), Loceryl® lacquer (amorolfine),
Metvix® (methylaminolevulinate), Nutracort® (hydrocortisone), Nutraderm®,
Nutraplus® (urea), Rozex®/Metro® (metronidazole), Silkis® (calcitriol),
Tetralysal® (oral lymecycline), Tri-Luma®
(hydroquinone/tretinoin/fluocinolone/acetonide)
Genencor International Inc.
925 Page Mill Road
Palo Alto CA 94304, US
Phone: (650) 846-7500; Fax: (650) 845-6507
Web: www.genencor.com
KEY PERSONNEL: Robert Mayer; Chairman and CEO
Thomas J. Pekich; President
Michael V. Arbige, Ph.D.; Sr. VP, Technology
Carole Beth Cobb; Sr. VP, Global Supply
EMPLOYEES: 1,240 employees
HISTORY: Founded in 1990 as a joint venture between Eastman Chemical Co. and
Cultor Ltd.
Member--Enzyme Technology Association
Member--Soap and Detergent Association
Member--Biotechnology Industry Organization
Sold dairy and dietary enzyme business to Gist-brocades International BV
(7/97)
Acquired by Danisco A/S (4/05)
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