INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY S.P.A- ADR

Instrumentation Laboratory SPA is a world leading developer, producer and distributor of critical care and haemostasis in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instruments which are used to identify and measure substances in a patient's blood. Related reagents, controls, other consumables and services complete the two product lines. The company also supplies hospitals and commercial laboratories with clinical chemistry systems which are used to analyze bodily fluids. The global manufacturing capability is supported by a strong distribution network present in over 90 countries. The company is highly committed to R&D programmes in order to introduce new products and improve the existing ones. The manufacturing facilities are located in the USA, Italy and Sweden. Haemostasis systems accounted for 35% of 1997 revenues; critical care systems, 34%; clinical chemistry systems, 15% and other products, 16%.