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ABIOMED Corporate Office

Abiomed

Abiomed, founded in 1981 originally as Applied Biomedical Corporation, designs, develops and manufactures medical implant devices, such as pacemakers and artificial hearts.

The company created the first artificial heart in 2001. Since then, the Impella heart device has received numerous FDA approvals for its use. In addition to the heart pump, the company engages in the research, development, prototyping, and the pre-serial production of a percutaneous expandable catheter pump, which enhances blood circulation from the heart. Abiomed went public on the NYSE and can be found under the ticker symbol: ABMD.

In 2016, the company reported $329.5 million in revenue, $65.1 million in operating income, $38.1 million in net income, $423 million in total assets, and $369 million in equity. Abiomed operates in the US, Canada, Europe, and Japan.

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Abiomed, founded in 1981 originally as Applied Biomedical Corporation, designs, develops and manufactures medical implant devices, such as pacemakers and artificial hearts. The company created the first artificial heart in 2001. Since then, the … [Continue reading] about ABIOMED Corporate Office

National Office Furniture Corporate Office

National Office Furniture

National Office Furniture, founded in 1969, manufactures and sells stylish, functional furniture for offices and businesses. The company was recently awarded Fitwel Certification, the first furniture manufacturer to receive this award.

The company manufactures office furniture for private offices, collaborative/open spaces, conference and training rooms, lobby and reception areas, and cafeteria/dining areas, as well as desks, seating products, tables, wall rail solutions, presentation products, dividers, bookcases, filing and storage products. The company also offers wall decor and other decorative items.

National Office Furniture has 6 showrooms in 6 states, as well as an eCommerce site. As of 1980, the company operates as a subsidiary of Kimball International, Inc.

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Smith Optics Corporate Office

Smith Optics

Smith Optics was founded by Dr. Bob Smith, a skiing enthusiast who was frustrated when his goggles would fog up on the slopes. He invented a double lens with a breathable vent foam sealed glasses that allowed for better viewing and less fogging up.

Today, Smith Optics offers not only skiing eyewear, but sunglasses for men and women, prescription sunglasses, motorcycle eyewear, performance and style eyewear, ballistic military eyewear, ophthalmic eyewear, and snow helmets. Products are sold online and through stores and ski shops. Bob Smith passed away in 2012.

As of 1996, Smith Optics is a subsidiary of Safilo. Company headquarters remain in Ketchum, Idaho.

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XO Group Corporate Office

XO Group

The XO Group is a multimedia publishing company which is dedicated to wedding planning, working from home, and starting a family. Revenue is generated via advertising, publishing, merchandising, and registry services.

The company operates several websites under different names, including The Knot, The Nest, The Bump, Gigimasters, and How He Asked. The company is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol: XOXO. In addition to the websites, the company publishes a wedding magazine 4 times a year called The Knot, which is sold in stores and newsstands

In 2010, the company reached its 20 millionth member milestone. Headquarters remain in New York City, New York. In late 2015, the company announced the acquisition of Gigimasters, an online site for event vendors, as well as establishing a partnership with Jetaport, an online discount hotel booking service.

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Strand Bookstore Corporate Office

Strand Book Store

Strand Bookstore, founded in 1927, was founded by Benjamin Bass who had 48 books to sell. Today, Strand Bookstore is New York’s largest bookstore, covering 18 square miles.

The company sells new, used, and antique books of all kinds. There are two locations; the main store on Broadway in Manhattan, and a kiosk in Central Park that opens when weather permits. As of June of 2017, the oldest and most expensive book in the store is a signed copy of James Joyce “Ulysses”, priced at $38,000. Fred Bass estimates that the company has more than 2.5 million books at any given time. In addition to books, the company sells its logo on T-shirts, stickers, and other merchandise. The store is still family owned and operated.

Strand Bookstore has been featured in numerous movies, including Remember Me, Julie & Julia, and Six Degrees of Separation.

History

Strand Bookstore, founded in 1927, was founded by Benjamin Bass who had 48 books to sell. Today, Strand Bookstore is New York's largest bookstore, covering 18 square miles. The company sells new, used, and antique books of all kinds. There are two … [Continue reading] about Strand Bookstore Corporate Office