Varian Medical Systems
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| Company type | Public (NYSE: VAR) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Medical Technology |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Headquarters | Palo Alto, California |
Key people | Timothy E. Guertin, President and CEO |
| Products | Medical Devices |
| Revenue | $1.6 Billion USD (2006) |
Number of employees | 3,900 |
| Website | www.varian.com |
Varian Medical Systems (VMS) (NYSE: VAR) is engaged in the design and manufacture of advanced equipment and software solutions for treating cancer with radiation. Methods include: medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiosurgery, brachytherapy, and proton therapy. Varian also develops and manufactures x-ray tubes for original equipment manufacturers, replacement x-ray tubes, and flat-panel digital x-ray detectors for imaging in medical, scientific and industrial applications. The company has approximately 3900 employees and produces and markets products for treating cancer with radiation, including linear accelerators, treatment simulation and verification products, information management and treatment planning software. Varian produces a line of radiation therapy linear accelerators called the Clinac series; several variations of the Clinac treatment delivery system are installed in facilities all around the world.
History
Varian was founded in 1948 as Varian Associates by Russell H. and Sigurd F. Varian, William Webster Hansen, and Edward Ginzton to sell the Klystron, the first tube which could generate electromagnetic waves at microwave frequencies, and other electromagnetic equipment. In 1999, it spun off its other businesses to concentrate on medical systems, and renamed itself to Varian Medical Systems.
Corporate affairs
Varian corporate headquarters reside in Palo Alto, California. Timothy Guertin has been the CEO since 2006 when he replaced Richard M. Levy, who had been with Varian for 37 years and still serves as chairman of the board of directors. Guertin holds a B.S. in electrical engineering and computer science from the University of California at Berkeley.[1] Varian operates a corporate philanthropy and charitable giving organization through the Varian Medical Systems Foundation. It operates within the Community Foundation of Silicon Valley (CFSV).
Global locations
Varian has facilities in California, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Denmark, Finland France, Germany, India, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Brazil, and Australia.
Achievements
- Number 14 in the 2007 BusinessWeek 50[2]
- 2006 R&D Magazine 100[3]
- 2006 Forbes Global High Performer[4]
- 2004, 2005 Forbes Platinum 400 list
Acquired companies
Varian Medical Systems has acquired other companies including, but not limited to, Pan-Pacific Enterprises,[5] ACCEL Instruments,[6] Bio-Imaging Research, Inc.[7] Sigma Micro Informatique Conseil,[8] and Argus Software.[9].
References
- ^ NEMA - Varian Medical Systems' CEO Levy to Retire; Guertin Named as Successor
- ^ BW 50: Varian Medical Systems Profile
- ^ http://www.rdmag.com/pdf/rd100/rd69100beam.pdf
- ^ Forbes Global High Performers - Forbes.com
- ^ MTB Europe - Varian acquires Chinese medical equipment distributor
- ^ MTB Europe - Varian to acquire German proton therapy system supplier ACCEL Instruments
- ^ http://www.lifesciencesworld.com/news/view/34222
- ^ Varian Medical Systems acquires Sigma Micro Informatique Conseil
- ^ http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures-ownership/5883938-1.html
External links
- Varian Medical Systems
- http://www.varian.com/careers Great Career Opportunities at Varian