French company grows in suburbs

Article Abstract:

Saint-Gobain Corp. of Philadelphia, PA, operates in near-anonymity although it is well known to industry players. It is staffed by almost 23,000 people. Saint-Gobain generated $4.6 billion in sales in 1997 for a gain from $1 billion in sales in 1990. Saint-Gobain president and chief executive officer Gianpaolo Caccini noted that his company needs to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange to gain additional visibility. However, this firm is considered the top manufacturer of insulation, ductile iron pipe, industrial ceramics, and abrasives.

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Operates in near-anonymity although it is well known to industry players

Strategy & planning, Abrasive Products, Abrasive Product Manufacturing, Abrasives, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.

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He's now in charge of the data that once determined his pay

Article Abstract:

IMS Health, the world's biggest drug industry research firm, is now headed by Robert W. Hooper as president. IMS Health used to determine Hooper's compensation while he was working with Abbott Laboratories as head of Canadian operations. After Hooper left Abbott, he joined IMS Health and now directs the company's nearly 1,000 employees in Plymouth Meeting, PA, and about 800 more in other offices in the US. IMS Health, which employs 7,500 people worldwide, had net income of $312.35 million on revenues of $1.06 billion in 1997.

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Biggest drug industry research firm is now headed by Robert W. Hooper as president

Executive changes & profiles, Market Research Services, Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling, IMS Health

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