Agilent Technologies Named Company of the Year by Instrument Business Outlook

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (USA) has been named 2010 Company of the Year by Instrument Business Outlook. The newsletter, published by analyst firm Strategic Directions International, Inc., covers the scientific instrument industry.

Agilent was singled out in the Jan. 15 issue based on “financial performance, market leadership, product introductions and key strategic investments.”

“2010 was a significant year for Agilent as we kept customer satisfaction a top priority while driving the Varian integration,” said Mike McMullen, president, Agilent Chemical Analysis Group. “The acquisition expanded our product portfolio with strategic additions like atomic spectroscopy systems and vacuum technologies. It was one more example of how we’ve been steadfastly committed to our vision through the economic downturn and are emerging stronger than ever as the economy recovers. IBO’s recognition of these achievements is a rewarding finish to a banner year.”

The publication pointed out that Agilent’s Chemical Analysis Group had 2010 revenue growth of 73 percent over the previous year “mostly because of Agilent’s acquisition of Varian” and cited organic growth up “a remarkable 17 percent.”