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QIAGEN let the "gene-ie" out of the bottle. The company makes the tools researchers need to extract and purify nucleic acids (DNA/RNA), making them easier for researchers to see and analyze. QIAGEN has more than 500 products, including disposable kits used to collect, handle, and purify samples; automated workstations used to prepare nucleic acids samples; and disposable testing agents to detect health conditions or predispositions. Its products are used by drug development companies, academic and government researchers, and diagnostics labs. The company also provides some contract research services including DNA sequencing. QIAGEN sells its products in more than 40 countries via direct sales and distributors.
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Spoorstraat 50
5911 KJ Venlo, The Netherlands
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| Financial
Highlights | | Fiscal Year End: | December | | Revenue (2008): | 893.00 M | | Revenue Growth (1 yr): | 37.40% | | Employees (2008): | 3,041 | | Employee Growth (1 yr): | 14.20% |
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Key People
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Chairman, Supervisory Board:
Prof Detlev H. Riesner
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Managing Director and CEO:
Peer M. Schatz
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VP Global Operations:
Douglas Liu
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