Enigmatic Omnicare
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Omnicare began as a small company providing oxygen concentartors for lung patients to use at home. Omnicare then expanded with Medigas which delivers oxygen cylinders. The company floated in 1995 and has failed to win contracts from competitors but could do so as these are due for renewal. Omnicare acquired Amcare, an incontinence products specialist, in 1996. The company's profit is estimated at 1.3 million pounds sterling for 1996 and forecast at 1.8 million pounds for 1997 by Astaire.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1997
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Biotrace International
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Biotrace International is a designer and supplier of microbial screening and hygiene monitoring tests. Coca-Cola and Nestle are among companies using its tests, though the company is small for an international market. The company is launching a product for catering establishments which should help boost sales.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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Biotrace
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Biotrace faced problems in 1999, but should benefit from legislation on hygiene.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2001
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