Alcon
Labs
Manufacturer of eye
care products.
U.S. Headquarters:
6201 South Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76134
Employees: 13,500
CEO: Cary Rayment
Stock Symbol: ACL
Website:
http://www.alcon.com
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Majority owned by Nestlé S.A. and incorporated in Hünenberg,
Switzerland with U.S. operations based in Fort Worth, TX, Alcon
develops, manufactures, and distributes hundreds of eye care
products in more than 180 countries. The company has more than
13,000 employees worldwide.
Alcon's core business is centered on three
key divisions Surgical, Pharmaceutical and Consumer Vision
Care.
Surgical
Alcon offers the industry's most
comprehensive portfolio of ophthalmic surgical products, enabling
surgeons to achieve optimal results for their patients. As the
worldwide leader in ophthalmic surgical products, Alcon occupies
the premier position in surgical suites across the globe and
manufactures and markets products for all ocular surgical procedures.
As the developer and manufacturer of the worlds' most preferred
line of intraocular lenses, AcrySof, which is implanted globally
in 60 percent of all cataract patients, Alcon is redefining vision
for the aging population.
Pharmaceutical
Alcon continues to build its position
as the worldwide leader in pharmaceuticals for the eye by continuing
to advance treatments for diseases such as glaucoma, infection
and allergy, while also expanding focus into relatively unknown
areas such as, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and
other sight-threatening diseases. Alcon's intraocular pressure
(IOP)-lowering TRAVATAN Z Solution is changing the treatment
of glaucoma, still a leading cause of blindness today.
Consumer Vision Care
As the world's second largest manufacturer
of consumer vision care products, the product line includes contact
lens care products such as our line of OPTI-FREE contact lens
solutions, as well as a full line of artificial tears that provide
comfort to individuals suffering from dry eye.
Alcon offices are located in 75 countries
around the world in regions including Canada and the Far East;
Europe, Middle East and Africa; Latin America and the Caribbean;
and the United States.
Alcon was named one of the 100 Best Companies
to Work for in America by Fortune magazine.
In 2006, Alcon had revenues of $4.89 billion
and net income of $1.34 billion.
History
Founded in 1945, Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
traces its roots back to two pharmacists, Robert Alexander and
William Conner, who opened a small pharmacy in Fort Worth, TX,
and combined the first syllables of their last names to create
the name Alcon.
In March 2002, Alcon conducted a partial
initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE). Nestlé still owns approximately 75 percent of
the company.
Benefits
Health Care
- Medical Plan - several options based on location
- Dental
- Vision
Life/Accident
- Basic and Optional Term Life
- Dependent Life
- Basic and Optional Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Business Travel Accident
Disability
- Short-Term Disability Income
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
Personal Auto and Homeowners at discounted rates
Tax-Advantaged Reimbursement Accounts
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account with company match
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Time-Off (PTO) - number of days varies
- Holidays - 11 days including 4 days off during December holidays
- Other Paid Time-Off (PTO) for family deaths, jury duty, military
training, etc.
Retirement Benefits
Alcon 401(k) Plan - contribute from 1 percent to 5 percent
of your eligible pay with Alcon matching it dollar for dollar.
Plus, company contributions will fully vest after only 5 years
of service. Contribution eligibility begins the first day of
employment.
Alcon Retirement Plan (ARP) - Alcon makes a 7 percent
contribution on your behalf to the ARP each pay period.
Total Company combined contributions to the Alcon 401(k) and
the Alcon Retirement Plan can be as much as 12%.
Retiree Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Life Insurance Plan
- Accumulated Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Programs
- On-site Fitness Center & recreational activities in
several locations
- National fitness center discounts
- Physical Activity Incentive Program
- Health Coaching for improvement of health risks
- Weight Watchers program subsidized by Alcon
- Stop-Smoking Program subsidized by Alcon
- 24-hour Nurseline
- Nutrition programs
- Free Flu Shots
Education Programs
Alcon provides and/or assists with relevant on-site and external
courses, conferences and seminars, tuition reimbursement, professional
memberships, etc.
Family Programs
- Employee Assistance Program - provides assistance and support
with issues such as mental health and legal problems.
- Adoption Reimbursement Program
- Long-Term Care Insurance
Other Benefits, Based on Location
- Business Casual Attire
- Employee Credit Union
- Cafeteria
- Service Awards
- Various Free Beverages
- Company Store
- Free Parking
- Auto Purchase Discounts
- Other Corporate Discounts
Updated November 3, 2007
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