Des H. O’Connell

StemCells, Inc. engages in the research, development and commercialization of stem cell therapeutics and related tools and technologies for academia and industry. The company is focused on developing and commercializing stem and progenitor cells as the basis for novel therapeutics and therapies; and cells and related tools and technologies to enable stem cell-based research and drug discovery and development. StemCells research and development efforts are focused on identifying and developing stem and progenitor cells as potential therapeutic agents. The company was founded by David J. Anderson and Fred H. Gage in August 1988 and is headquartered in Newark, CA.

New Community Corp. engages in providing services to help residents of inner cities improve the quality of their lives. Its services include education and youth services, transitional living and family services, extended care and mental health, real estate and development operations. The company was founded in 1968 William J. Linder and is headquartered in Newark, NJ.

ABIOMED, Inc. engages in the research, development, and sale of medical devices to assist or replace the pumping function of the failing heart. It distributes its products under the Impella brand. The company was founded by David M. Lederman in 1981 and is headquartered in Danvers, MA.

VueSonix Sensors, Inc. develops medical imaging equipment. It develops vascular imaging, diagnosis, and monitoring systems using ultrasound as an enabling media. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA.

Osteotech, Inc. develops biologic products for orthopedic, spinal, trauma, neurosurgical, and maxillofacial surgeons for use in surgical procedures. It operates in five segments: demineralized bone matrix, hybrid/synthetic, traditional tissue, spinal allograft, and client services. The company processes, markets, and distributes Xenograft bone tissue products, which are used as bone graft substitutes. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Eatontown, NJ.

The BOC Group Ltd. manufactures industrial special gases, vacuum pumps, and components. It provides vacuum technologies, distribution services and solutions to the global electronics packaging industry. The company is headquartered in Surrey, United Kingdom.

Part of Atlas Copco AB, Ohmeda is a British company that manufactures equipment goods and gas pipeline systems. The company is based in Surrey, UK. Ohmeda was acquired by Atlas Copco Medical Ltd. on January 01, 1995 for $40.52 million.