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Shimadzu

Company Intelligence Report

Shimadzu Corporation is a Japan-based precision instruments manufacturer that provides various industries around the world with analytical, medical, aircraft and industrial instruments and services. The company operates in four business segments:

• Medical Systems – produces X-ray imaging systems, PET systems, CT scanners, combined PET/CT systems and ultrasound diagnostic instruments. In addition to supplying its systems to hospitals and other healthcare organisations, Shimadzu also has original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreements to supply systems to Fujifilm Corporation and Hitachi Medical Corporation. Shimadzu is the only Japanese company to manufacture PET products. Its CT systems and combined CT/PET products are only available in Japan.
• Analytical and Measuring Instruments – manufactures general analytical instruments (chromatography and spectrometers) mainly for pharmaceutical, chemical and life sciences; surface analysers mainly for electronics; environmental analysers for environmental preservation; and testing and non-destructive inspection machines mainly for materials.
• Aircraft Equipment – provides mainly flight control systems, air conditioning systems for cockpits and cabins; and head-up-displays that provide symbols and data at eye level for fighter pilots.
• Industrial Machinery – provides mainly turbo-molecular pumps installed in semiconductor and flat panel display production equipment on board, chemical vapour deposition equipment for solar cells and hydraulic equipment for forklift trucks and construction machinery.

This report focuses on Shimadzu’s Medical Systems business, which generated sales of ¥50,601 million in the fiscal year ended 31st March 2012, representing 19% of the group’s total sales. The Medical Systems business primarily competes with Philips Healthcare, Siemens Healthcare, Toshiba Medical Systems and GE Healthcare.

The Shimadzu Medical Device Company Report provides a full review of the company's medical device activities, from its origins to its latest corporate activity, including mergers and acquisitions, agreements, divestitures and litigation. Sections are also included on products, corporate strategy and R&D.

Whatever your interest or involvement, evaluating the performance, success, failures and developments of medical companies is critical. Espicom’s Medical Device Company Reports have been regularly published for over 20 years, and these critically acclaimed and respected management reports provide a complete review of leading players in the field.

Key Benefits

• Evaluate competitive threats
• Maximise product and market opportunities
• Identify collaborators and strategic partners
• Understand the operating market environment
• Benchmark your performance against competitors

Coverage Overview

• Key contact information
• Introduction to Shimadzu and its current activities
• Summary of its financial performance
• Key recent events in an “at a glance” format

Strategic Focus

• The company’s aims and its areas of focus

Financial Review

• Current year and annual financial data, including revenue breakdowns by product area and geographic region (if available)
• Table providing in-depth five-year financial analysis
• Employee data, including breakdown by company division and geographic location

Product Overview

• Core product areas, key brands, product approvals and launches
• Identifies the company’s major competitors

Research and Development

• How much has been invested in R&D?
• Where is the research based?
• What alliances and agreements does Shimadzu have and with whom?

Manufacturing and Distribution

• Identifying the company’s manufacturing locations
• Sales and marketing facilities

Agreements

• With whom has Shimadzu reached agreements and what do they involve?
• Key contracts awarded

Mergers and Acquisitions

Minority Divestments

Litigation

Key Corporate Events

The report was produced as part of Medical Device Companies Analysis (MDCA). For more information on MDCA, click here.