2012-10-13 05:59:44 - Recently published research from GlobalData, "Axis-Shield plc - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review", is now available at Fast Market Research

Axis-Shield plc (Axis-Shield) is a medical devices company. It undertakes research, development and manufacture of instruments related to in-vitro diagnostic tests for use in clinical laboratories and point of care (POC) testing. The company also specializes in making instruments for the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular, neurodegenerative diseases and rheumatoid arthritis. It operates through three reportable business divisions, namely, laboratory division in Dundee, point-of-care division in Oslo and distribution businesses in the UK, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, China, Switzerland and Finland. It conducts operations across various geographies through its network of wholly-owned subsidiaries and distribution units. It is a subsidiary of Alere Inc. The company is headquartered in Scotland, the UK.

Axis-Shield plc Key Recent Developments

Nov 01, 2011: Axis-shield Signs Agreement With

MinuteClinic To Provide Afinion Systems For Diabetes Management


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GlobalData'sAxis-Shield plc - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review provides a comprehensive insight into the company's history, corporate strategy, business structure and operations. The report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on the company's key employees, key competitors and major products and services.

This up-to-the-minute company report will help you to formulate strategies to drive your business by enabling you to understand your partners, customers and competitors better.

Scope

* Business description - A detailed description of the company's operations and business divisions.
* Corporate strategy - GlobalData's summarization of the company's business strategy.
* SWOT analysis - A detailed analysis of the company's strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
* Company history - Progression of key events associated with the company.
* Major products and services - A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
* Key competitors - A list of key competitors to the company.
* Key employees - A list of the key executives of the company.
* Executive biographies - A brief summary of the executives' employment history.
* Key operational heads - A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
* Important locations and subsidiaries - A list of key locations and subsidiaries of the company, including contact details.
* Key manufacturing facilities - A list of key manufacturing facilities of the company.

Note: Some sections may be missing if data is unavailable for the company.

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Partial Table of Contents:

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
Section 1 - About the Company
Axis-Shield plc - Key Facts
Axis-Shield plc - Key Employees
Axis-Shield plc - Key Employee Biographies
Axis-Shield plc - Major Products and Services
Axis-Shield plc - Medical Equipment Pipeline Products Data
Axis-Shield plc Pipeline Products by Equipment Type
Axis-Shield plc Pipeline Products by Development Stage
Axis-Shield plc - History
Axis-Shield plc - Company Statement
Axis-Shield plc - Locations And Subsidiaries
Head Office
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
Section 2 - Company Analysis
Axis-Shield plc - Business Description
Axis-Shield plc - SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis - Overview
Axis-Shield plc - Strengths
Strength - Focused Research and Development Activities
Strength - Diversified Operations
Strength - Inorganic Growth: Acquisitions and Agreements
Axis-Shield plc - Weaknesses
Weakness - Locked-up Enterprise Value
Axis-Shield plc - Opportunities
Opportunity - Acquisition by Alere Inc.
Opportunity - Growing Point-of-Care Testing Market
Opportunity - Potential Market
Opportunity - Growing IVD Market
Axis-Shield plc - Threats
Threat - Stringent Government Regulations
Threat - Competitive Market
Threat - Rapid Technological Change
Axis-Shield plc - Key Competitors
Section 3 - Company's Lifesciences Financial Deals and Alliances
Axis-Shield plc, Medical Equipment, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Axis-Shield plc, Medical Equipment, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Axis-Shield plc, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Axis-Shield plc, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Axis-Shield plc, Recent Deals Summary
Section 4 - Company's Recent Developments
Axis-Shield plc, Recent Developments
21/03/2012: Scottish Parliament Calls For Use Of Axis-Shield's Active-B12 Test
01/11/2011: Axis-shield Signs Agreement With MinuteClinic To Provide Afinion Systems For Diabetes Management
21/10/2011: Axis-Shield Enters Into Co-Development Agreement With Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
20/10/2011: Axis-Shield Unveils Active-B12 Assay On Abbot Diagnostics' ARCHITECT Platform
05/08/2011: Alere Receives Valid Acceptance For Revised Offer To Acquire Axis-Shield For $385 Million

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