Who owns Bio-Rad Laboratories?
David and Alice Schwartz
The company was founded in 1952 in Berkeley, California, by husband and wife team David and Alice Schwartz, both graduates of the University of California, Berkeley. Bio-Rad is based in Hercules, California, and has operations worldwide.
What does Bio-Rad company do?
Bio-Rad is a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of innovative products for the life science research and clinical diagnostic markets. With a focus on quality and customer service for 70 years, our products advance the discovery process and improve healthcare.
How many employees does Bio-Rad have?
8,000 employees
Bio-Rad has been around for more than 70 years, has nearly 8,000 employees, and currently generates approximately $3 billion in annual sales that is fairly evenly split between its Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics business units.
Who is Bio-Rad co-founder?
Bio-Rad co-founder, David Schwartz, 88, passes away in April. In August, Bio-Rad launches its Digital Biology Center to develop products for the research and diagnostics markets based on the company’s Droplet Digital™ PCR technology.
Is Biorad owned by Sanofi?
Bio-Rad acquires Pasteur Sanofi Diagnostics, based in Marnes-la-Coquette, France. The acquisition broadens Bio-Rad’s offerings with products for blood virus (HIV and hepatitis) testing and for microbiology and autoimmunity testing.
What is Biorad doing for antiphospholipid syndrome?
Bio-Rad launches antiphospholipid syndrome IgG, IgM, and IgA kits for its BioPlex ® 2200 system and also acquires QuantaLife and Droplet Digital™ PCR technology, subsequently introducing the QX100™ Droplet Digital PCR system. Bio-Rad co-founder, David Schwartz, 88, passes away in April.
What does Bio-Rad do for quality control?
Bio-Rad introduces the UNITY™ Quality Control data management software for clinical laboratories; the software allows multiple users to store, access, and share quality control data and documents within and between laboratory locations. Bio-Rad acquires Pasteur Sanofi Diagnostics, based in Marnes-la-Coquette, France.