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Lifecore Biomedical Inc.

(LCBM) is in the Health Care Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$69.6M
  • Public
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Lifecore Biomedical develops, manufactures, and markets implantable biomaterials and medical and surgical devices for applications in the fields of dentistry, gynecology, ophthalmology, drug delivery, veterinary, and wound care management. Lifecore's product lines include dental implant systems used in tooth replacement therapy and tissue regeneration products. Lifecore's Hyaluronan Division develops and manufactures products composed of the biopolymer hyaluronan (also known as hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, or hyaluronate). Lifecore is dedicated to technical leadership, development of a strong proprietary position, excellence in client service, and the continuing development of strategic alliances with leading health care companies. Our Company's business units all offer technologically advanced products and services to support the medical device industry. The Company is FDA compliant and is ISO13485 certified.

President & CEO
Dennis J. Allingham
Number of Employees 241
Contact Information

3515 Lyman Blvd

Chaska, Minnesota 55318-3050

www.lifecore.co...

(952) 368-4300

NAICS Code Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing: 339112

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Dennis J. Allingham President & CEO
David M. Noel CFO & Vice President, Finance
James Hall Vice President of Technical Operations
Kipling Thacker Vice President of New Business Development
Larry A. Hiebert Vice President & General Manager
Larry D. Hiebert Vice President & General Manager of Hyaluronan Division

Mr. Allingham was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and to the Board of Directors in February 2004. Mr. Allingham previously served as Executive Vice President of the Company from November 1997 to February 2004. He served as Chief Financial Officer of the Company from January 1996 to March 2004. Mr. Allingham also served as General Manager of the Hyaluronan Division from November 1996 to February 2004 and General Manager of the Oral Restorative Division from November 1997 to February 2004.

Organization Position Status
Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. President & CEO Current
Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. Board of Directors Former

David M. Noel. Mr. Noel, 50 years old, was appointed Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer in March 2004. Mr. Noel, a Certified Public Accountant, joined the Company as Controller in February 2002 and served in such position until March 2004. From 1996 to 2001, Mr. Noel was Controller of Nilfisk-Advance, Inc., a manufacturer of floor maintenance equipment.

Organization Position Status
Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. CFO & Vice President, Finance Current

Mr. Hall was appointed Vice President of Technical Operations in July 2006. Mr. Hall has served as the company's Director of Manufacturing Operations and Engineering since 2001; prior to that he was the Manager of Engineering and Operations at Lifecore. Mr. Hall has over 17 years of drug and device manufacturing experience and was with Protein Design Labs prior to joining Lifecore.

Organization Position Status
Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. Vice President of Technical Operations Current
Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. Manager Former

Dr. Thacker was appointed Vice President of New Business Development in November 2004. Dr. Thacker served as Director of New Business Development from 2000 to November 2004 and is the co-inventor of the hyaluronan fermentation and manufacturing process. He held various research and business development positions at the Company from 1981 to 2004.

Organization Position Status
Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. Vice President of New Business Development Current

Organization Position Status
Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. Vice President & General Manager Current

Mr. Hiebert was appointed Vice President and General Manager of the Hyaluronan Division in July 2006. Mr. Hiebert served as Vice President of Operations since March 2004, Director of Operations from 1997 to March 2004 and held various manufacturing and materials management positions within the Company from 1983 to March 2004.

Organization Position Status
Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. Vice President & General Manager of Hyaluronan Division Current