KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
Reference Code: GDME728SA Publication Date: APR 2011
Mittelstr. 8, Postfach 230 Phone +49 7461 7080 Revenue 888 (million EUR)
Tuttlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg Fax +49 7461 708105 Net Profit NA
78532 Website www.karlstorz.com Employees 5,300
Germany Exchange Industry Medical Equipment
Company Overview
KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG (Karl Storz) is a global medical device company, principally engaged in the design, manufacture,
distribution and sales of endoscopy, laparoscopy, gynecology, urology, proctology, arthroscopy and other surgery related medical
devices and instruments. Its wide product range is used in human and veterinary medicine as well as in industrial applications.
The company’s portfolio encompasses over 8,000 products. Additionally, it offers a wide range of services that include On-site
service, In-house service, Online services, Training, Hygienics, Repair services and Manual cleaning services.
Key Executives SWOT Analysis
Name Title KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG, SWOT Analysis
Dr. H. C. Mult. Sybill Managing Director Strengths Weaknesses
Storz
Source: Company Website, Primary and Secondary Presence in Major Markets FDA Warning Letter
Research, GlobalData
Strategic Acquisition
Key Competitors
B. Braun Melsungen AG Opportunities Threats
Aesculap, Inc.
New Product Launches Cost Containment Pressures
Aircraft Medical Limited
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. Growing Aged Population Stringent Government Regulations
Fujinon Corporation
Source: Company Website, Primary and Secondary
Research, GlobalData
Source: Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research, GlobalData
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
List of Tables .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Section 1 - About the Company ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG - Key Facts.................................................................................................................................................................. 4
KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG - Key Employees......................................................................................................................................................... 5
KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG - Key Employee Biographies....................................................................................................................................... 6
KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG - Major Products and Services.................................................................................................................................... 7
KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG - History....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG - Company Statement ............................................................................................................................................... 11
KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG - Locations And Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................................... 12
Head Office............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Other Locations & Subsidiaries ............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG - Key Manufacturing Facilities................................................................................................................................... 15
Section 2 – Company Analysis .................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG - Business Description .............................................................................................................................................. 16
KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG - SWOT Analysis....................................................................................................................................................... 17
SWOT Analysis - Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG - Strengths .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Strength - Presence in Major Markets............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Strength - Strategic Acquisition....................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Strength - Inventions and Developments ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
Strength - Diversified Endoscopy Devices Portfolio........................................................................................................................................ 17
KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG - Weaknesses..................................................................................................................................................... 18
Weakness - FDA Warning Letter .................................................................................................................................................................... 18
KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG - Opportunities .................................................................................................................................................... 18
Opportunity - New Product Launches ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Opportunity - Growing Aged Po