06 Wisconsin Biotechnology and Medical Device Business Directory
2006 Wisconsin Biotechnology and Medical Device Business Directory Why Wisconsin for the Life Sciences? The State of Wisconsin is positioned to make the jump into the top echelon destinations of the life sciences sector. Our state is a hotbed of life sciences activity and the businesses in the state fuel an emerging, exciting and growing location for biotechnology and medical device companies. We invite you to join us in Wisconsin for what is going to be a fun and fulfilling journey to a leadership position in the life sciences. In Wisconsin, we have what you need to be part of a successful life sciences venture. Wisconsin provides a complete resource package, from start-up financing to manufacturing production and assistance, uniquely designed to maximize profitability and success for life science ventures. Biological Research Wisconsin has a long and successful tradition of supporting research, particularly in the biological and agricultural arenas. Our state is the birthplace of human embryonic stem cell research and other groundbreaking technologies. The University of Wisconsin-Madison and its technology transfer arm the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation are world-renowned and research is prevalent throughout Wisconsin. The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Marquette University, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Platteville and UW-River Falls are strong in bioinformatics to biology to agricultural research. The Marshfield Clinic in central Wisconsin is our state s largest private medical research facility. Capital Resources Wisconsin continues strong growth in angel investment groups, venture capital dollars, and commitments from state government to help spur new growth and innovative ideas. The Wisconsin Department of Commerce has several technology grant, loan and tax credit programs available to assist with everything from business planning to research to working capital and equipment financing. Wisconsin has a great track record of attracting federal dollars for life science research as well and typically ranks in the top five states in the country in receiving these dollars. Partnership Support You never have to go it alone when you join the Wisconsin technology community. With statewide groups like the Wisconsin Biotechnology and Medical Device Association and the Wisconsin Technology Council, your life science venture is supported and you are provided with networking opportunities with others in your field. The Wisconsin Innovation Network has chapters throughout the state and has programs that focus on the needs and challenges faced by new and growing technology-based businesses. The Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Network provides integrated support, throughout all regions of Wisconsin, to entrepreneurs in all industries and developmental stages. The University of Wisconsin Biotechnology Center, located on the UW-Madison campus, provides research, education and information services to the life sciences community. Infrastructure Planning Wisconsin understands the importance of investing in the future of the life sciences. A few examples include the $375 million Wisconsin Institute for Discovery and a new $134 million HealthStar Interdisciplinary Research Complex in Madison and The Medical College of Wisconsin and Children s Hospital new $132 million research facility in Milwaukee. Wisconsin is also home to the National Stem Cell Bank and the new Institute for Influenza Viral Research. Living Well Family living or single life is affordable, safe and is as action-packed or relaxing as you want it to be. The schools are great, the housing is reasonably-priced and it doesn t take hours to drive to your destination and there is plenty to do. Come join our dynamic life sciences industry! 1
A-B 3D Molecular Designs 2223 North 72nd Street Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414.774.6562 3dmoleculardesigns.com A producer of three-dimensional physical models of proteins and other molecular structures using rapid prototyping technology. A & V Inc. 4101 West Green Tree Road Milwaukee, WI 53209 414.228.3042 heartlandlabs.com A developer and marketer of biostimulants and bioaugmentation formulations. ABS Global 1525 River Road; P.O. Box 459 DeForest, WI 53532 608.846.3721 absglobal.com A leading global source of bovine genetics and related animal-care products, with markets in more than 70 countries around the world. ACMI Corp. 3037 Mount Pleasant Street Racine, WI 53404 262.639.7205 acmicorp.com A medical device manufacturer for minimally invasive urological and gynecological surgery. Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation 1901 William Street Racine, WI 53404 262.634.1555 adtechmedical.com A provider of devices for the surgical treatment of epilepsy as well as devices for neurosurgery. AgResearch International Inc. 7841 East Oakbrook Circle Madison, WI 53717 608.829.1488 Researches and develops products in plant biotechnology. AGSTAT 6394 Grandview Road Verona, WI 53593 608.845.7993 Performs agricultural contract research and provides statistical consulting. Agtech Products Inc. W227 N752 Westmound Drive Waukesha, WI 53186 262.521.1717 agtechproducts.com Agricultural biotechnology company dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing and technical support of microbiological products for the animal production industry. Alator Biosciences 505 South Rosa Road 608.441.2925 alatorbio.com Supplier of quality molecular biology products to the life science research market. Aldrich Chemical Company 940 West St. Paul Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53233 414.273.3850 sigma-aldrich.com Life science and high technology company that specializes in the production and distribution of organics and inorganics for chemical synthesis. Alpha Universe, LLC 1202 Ann Street 608.661.0861 Characterizing proteins identified in the Human Genome Project. Alta Genetics P.O. Box 437 Watertown, WI 53094 920.261.5065 altagenetics.com Core business is livestock semen reproduction and artificial insemination, through the sale of quality genetic products and breeding services. American Biotek Labs Inc. 3950 North Holton Street Milwaukee, WI 53212 414.332.9800 bioteklabs.org Environmental bio remediation. Analogix, Inc. 171 Industrial Drive Burlington, WI 53105 262.767.9111 ana-logix.com Analogix manufactures chemistry research instrumentation and supplies. Typical customers are pharmaceutical companies. Anteco Pharma 925 Development Drive; P.O. Box 100 Lodi, WI 53555 608.592.5925 antecopharma.com Contract pharmaceutical manufacturing specializing in lyophilization and packaging. aovatechnologies, Inc. 3587 Anderson Street; Ste. 104 608.310.9595 aovatech.com An agricultural biotechnology company using a sustainable antibody production platform to develop and commercialize a pipeline of products for the feed ingredient market of animal agriculture. Applied Biochemists Inc. W175 N11163 Stonewood Drive; Ste. 234 Germantown, WI 53022 262.255.4449 appliedbiochemists.com A manufacturer of surface water chemicals. Products include algaecides and aquatic herbicides including Cutrine Plus, WeetrineD, Aquashade, Navigate. ArgiNOx, Inc. 10437 W Innovation Drive; # 317 414.778.1416 Researching and development of nitric oxide (NO) inhibiting drugs. Aries Scientific, Inc. 8581 South 27th Street Franklin, WI 53132 414.761.3820 ariesscientific.com Offers a complete line of raw animal serums and collects and prepares animal glands, organs and tissues. Aristo Medical 9305 West National Avenue West Allis, WI 53227 414.545.2611 dolphinmedical.com Developer of pulse oximeter systems, modules and sensors. Arthur Technology, Inc. P.O. Box 1236 Fond du Lac, WI 54936 414.922.6970 Instrumentation for monitoring biological oxygen demand and for process control of wastewater treatment systems. Ash Access Technology, Inc. 510 Charmany Drive; Ste. 250A 608.441.2701 ashaccess.com Development and commercialization of products that will minimize the risk of infection in chronic and acute patients utilizing central venous catheters. Automation Components, Inc. 2305 Pleasant View Road 608.831.2585 workaci.com Manufactures and provides sensors and transmitters for a variety of industries with products used in building automation systems, HVAC, refrigeration, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets around the world. Automation Plus CSF Inc. 810 Highway 51 East; P.O. Box 227 Stoughton, WI 53589 608.873.7130 csfincorporated.com Designs and manufactures automated assembly systems for consumer, electronics, food service, and pharmaceutical industries and provides engineering and consulting services for complete product development from concept to production. Axcesor, Inc. 1283 Dakota Drive Grafton, WI 53024 262.375.7530 axcesor.com Provides product realization, contract manufacturing and fulfillment services to medical device manufacturers. BBI Research 7610 Midtown Road 608.234.8082 bbigold.com Research and development for biotech products. BCI Inc. N7 W22025 Johnson Drive Waukesha, WI 53186 262.542.3100 smiths-bci.com Design and manufacture patient monitoring equipment. 2 Commerce.WI.gov
B-C BD Diagnostics Systems 2801 Industrial Drive 608.221.2218 bd.com/us/ Manufactures prepared microbiological culture media for use in hospitals, clinics and by the industrial market. BellBrook Labs LLC 525 Science Drive; Ste. 110 608.443.2400 bellbrooklabs.com Provides high-throughput screening assays for the drug discovery market. BioDiagnostics, Inc. 507 Highland Drive River Falls, WI 54022 715.426.0246 biodiagnostics.net Provides molecular marker assays to increase the effectiveness of your plant breeding program and a full range of seed tests. BioForm Medical Inc. 4133 Courtney Road; Ste. 10 Franksville, WI 53126 262.835.9800 bioformmedical.com Medical device company developing and commercializing injectable implant products for soft and hard tissue augmentation in use for the aesthetic plastic surgery and urology markets. Biokey LLC 2527 North Lefeber Avenue; P.O. Box 569 Wauwatosa, WI 53212 414.453.7811 biokeyeng.com Generates and develops novel, useful, and profitable ideas in biotechnology and information technology for utility, profit, and the common good. BioSource Flavors, Inc. S66 W14328 Janesville Road; P.O. Box 777 Muskego, WI 53150 414.422.9085 biosourceflavors.com Manufacturers of flavors, cultures, Nutraceuticals and colors as well as a provider of custom fermentation for many wet and dry applications, custom drying, custom grinding and custom blending. BioSystem Development 7006 Hubbard Avenue 608.345.8297 biosystemdevelopment.com A manufacturer and marketer of products dealing with assay separation and microliter-scale sample purification applications. Bio-Systems International 1238 East Inman Parkway Beloit, WI 53511 608.365.9550 biobugs.com Manufacturing and marketing the highest quality bacterial, micronutrient and odor control products available. Bio-Technical Resources 1035 South 7th Street Manitowoc, WI 54220 920.684.5518 biotechresources.com Serves the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, and food and feed industries with metabolic engineering, microbial screening, strain improvement and process development services. Bjorksten Research Lab 2 Fen Oak Court Madison, WI 53718 608.271.6900 bit7.com/bjorkstenweb Provides research, development, testing, and design services. Conducts research and development studies involving chemistry and engineering. BoMed 2433 University Avenue; Ste. E Madison, WI 53726 608.233.5284 bomed.com Source for oocytes and in vitro produced embryos with technical support and quality control provided. Bone Care International 1600 Aspen Commons; Ste. 900 608.662.7800 bonecare.com A pharmaceutical company engaged in discovering, developing and commercializing improved Vitamin D hormone therapies to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with renal disease, osteoporosis and psoriasis. Botanical Oil Innovations, Inc. 1540 South River Street Spooner, WI 54801 715.635.7513 botanicoil.com Develops novel applications for environmentally-friendly botanicallyderived oils and produces a diverse family of single oils and proprietary formulations. Bruker AXS Inc. 5465 East Cheryl Parkway 608.276.3000 bruker-axs.com Developer and provider of life science and advanced materials research tools based on x-ray technology. Develops, manufactures, and markets x-ray solutions for the three-dimensional structure determination of biological and chemical compounds, as well as for advanced materials research and analysis. Cambridge Major Laboratories, Inc. W130 N10497 Washington Drive Germantown, WI 53022 262.251.5044 c-mlabs.com Produces a wide variety of high quality specialty building blocks and fine chemicals from grams to 100 s of kilograms with expertise in heterocycle chemistry. Camtronics Medical Systems 900 Walnut Ridge Drive Hartland, WI 53029 262.367.0700 camtronics.com Develops cardiovascular information systems for the health care industry. Also supplies imaging/image capture workstations for cardiology and surgery, and sells same to OEM customers. Cardiac Evaluation Center 2063 South 116th Street Milwaukee, WI 53227 414.545.6777 cec.net A cardiac monitoring laboratory and manufacturer of portable cardiac event monitors. Cardiac Science Corporation 500 Burdick Parkway Deerfield, WI 53531 608.764.1919 cardiacscience.com Develops, manufactures, and markets a family of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology devices and systems. CardioPulmonary Technologies Inc. N56 W24790 Corporate Circle; # C Sussex, WI 53089 262.820.1294 cpt-inc.com Manufacturer of non-invasive pulmonary and cardiac monitoring equipment. Cedarburg Pharmaceuticals Inc. 870 Badger Circle Grafton, WI 53024 262.376.1467 cedarburgpharma.com Developer and manufacturer of commercial and clinical APIs. Cellectar 505 South Rosa Road; Ste. 28 608.441.8120 cellectar.com Specializes in developing diagnostic imaging and therapeutic products to detect and treat a wide variety of cancers. Cellectech Ltd/National Homeotherapeutics 518 Tasman Street; Ste. E/B Madison, WI 53714 608.221.9412 celletech.com Manufactures micronutrition products. Cellular Dynamics International 510 Charmany Drive; Ste. 153 608.441.8385 cellular-dynamics.com A drug screening company involved in stem cell research. 3 2006 BIOTECH DIRECTORY ForwardWI.com
C-E CERAC Inc. P.O. Box 1178 Milwaukee, WI 53201 414.289.9800 cerac.com Manufacturer of specialty inorganic materials and physical vapor deposition materials. The company markets globally, serving industries such as precision optics, ophthalmics, semiconductor, laser and display technologies with standard and custom manufactured materials. CerviTrac 2118 Summit Avenue Racine, WI 53404 262.884.0484 Production of a cervical intergenerational traction device for treatment of cervical spine injuries and conditions. Cherney Microbiological Services 1110 Huron Road Green Bay, WI 54311 920.406.8300 cherneymicro.com Offers a wide range of microbiological services, consulting services, proficiency testing, lab services and shelf life/challenge studies. Chimerx 6143 North 60th Street Milwaukee, WI 53218 414.535.9506 chimerx.com A privately held biotechnology company providing molecular biology reagents in bulk to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. Chr. Hansen 9015 West Maple Street Milwaukee, WI 53214 414.476.3630 chr-hansen.com Develops natural ingredient solutions for the food, pharmaceutical, nutritional and agricultural industries. Class Biologically Clean Ltd. 3202 Watford Way 608.273.9661 cbclean.com Designs and produces flexible film clean rooms, germ-free isolators, semi-rigid gloveboxes and chemically protective suits Clonex Development 3587 Anderson Street; Ste. 103 608.310.9575 clonexdevelopment.com A biotech corporation involved in developing innovative technology for increased yield of bioproducts, manufactured in cellular systems. Coating Place Inc. 200 Paoli Street; P.O. Box 930310 Verona, WI 53593 608.845.9521 encap.com A pharmaceutical drug delivery systems development and contract manufacturing company specializing in Wurster fluid bed coating. Columbus Chemical Industries P.O. Box 8 Columbus, WI 53925 920.623.2140 columbuschemical.com Processor and packager of high purity and ultra pure chemicals. Specializing in acids, their blends and dilutions. ConjuGon, Inc. 505 South Rosa Road; Ste. 29 608.441.2890 conjugon.com Develops novel therapeutics to combat infectious diseases. Continental Medical Laboratories (CML) P.O. Box 937 Elkhorn, WI 53121 262.534.2787 Manufacture, package and sterilize standard and custom procedure trays for use in hospitals, clinics, and emergency medical services. Sterile custom packs are now also available for home care use. Covance 3301 Kinsman Boulevard 608.241.4471 covance.com Comprehensive range of drug development services for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. In addition, offers the full array of analytical testing required for the labeling of food and dietary supplements Criticare Systems Inc. 20925 Crossroads Circle Waukesha, WI 53186 262.798.8282 csiusa.com Addressing the needs of a rapidly changing healthcare system by designing, manufacturing, and marketing cost-effective patient monitoring systems and noninvasive sensors using proprietary technology that reduce healthcare costs and improve patient management. Custom Synthesis Services 1202 Ann Street 608.251.3005 cussyn.com Provides organic synthesis and characterization services for research recertification of analytical standards, isolation and purification of compounds from finished formulations, internal standard chemical synthesis, and metabolite synthesis via biotransformation. Cytometrix 756 North Milwaukee Street; Ste. 250 414.727.1726 tsearlyventures.com Developing therapeutics derived from an ability to control the cytochrome P45o enzyme activity in several cardio vascular related diseases. Dairyland Seed Company 3570 County Trunk H Kewaskum, WI 53040 262.338.0163 dairylandseed.com Basic research in corn, alfalfa and soybeans. Expertise in applied plant breeding. Danisco USA Inc. 2802 Walton Commons West Madison, WI 53718 608.224.1850 danisco.com Produces enzymes, natural colors and cultures for the agriculture, dairy and food industries. Degussa Bioactives LLC 620 Progress Avenue Waukesha, WI 53187 262.547.5531 degussa-bioactives.com Creates innovative solutions for natural ingredients which promote healthy nutrition. Dekalb Genetics Corporation 200 DelMonte Road Arlington, WI 53911 608.635.8981 asgrowanddekalb.com Researches, develops and sells hybrid seed corn, alfalfa, sorghum and sudax. Deltanoid Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 510 Charmany Drive; Ste. 150 608.698.9254 deltanoid.com Engaged in research, development and commercialization of novel therapies for the treatment of diseases including osteoporosis, psoriasis, autoimmune diseases and other disease targets. DNASTAR 3801 Regent Street Madison, WI 53705 608.258.7420 dnastar.com Provider of comprehensive software for molecular biology. DSM Food Specialties USA N89 W14475 Patrita Drive Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 262.255.7955 dsm-foodspecialties.com A producer of value-added ingredient solutions for the international food, feed and beverage industries. Dynal-Invitrogen Corporation 9099 North Deerbrook Trail Brown Deer, WI 53223 414.357.4500 invitrogen.com Develops, manufactures and markets molecular and serological diagnostic kits for bone marrow and solid organ transplantation, as well as custom laboratory and related services to the research,clinical, and biotechnology markets. EMD Biosciences 441 Charmany Drive 608.238.6110 emdbiosciences.com Develops reagents and kits for life science research. 4 Commerce.WI.gov
D-G emetagen Corporation 3591 Anderson Street; Ste. 207 608.310.9531 emetagen.com A natural product based drug and drug lead discovery company, emetagen s unique advantages lie the ability to extract, clone and express very large DNA from previously uncultured organisms. Enthermics Medical Systems W164 N9221 Water Street; P.O. Box 450 Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 262.251.8356 enthermics.com Manufacturer of blanket and fluid warmers for hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, and others. Enzymatic Therapy 825 Challenger Drive Green Bay, WI 54311 920.469.1313 enzy.com Products that promote bone, brain, eye, heart, kidney, respiratory, and skin health as well as treatments for anxiety, low blood sugar, and pain. Epicentre Biotechnologies 726 Post Road 608.442.6125 epibio.com Develops and sells high-quality enzyme kits and reagents for molecular biological research, diagnostics, pharmaceutical bioprocessing and other biotechnology markets. EraGen Biosciences 918 Deming Way Madison, WI 53717 608.662.9000 eragen.com Develops and commercializes high performance molecular diagnostics and drug discovery products to capitalize on the rapidly growing market for personalized medicine and rapid response needs for bioterrorism. Erie Medical-Division of Ocenco 10225 82nd Avenue Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 262.947.9000 eriemedical.com Manufacturer of respiratory therapy products. Escalon Medical Corporation 2440 South 179th Street New Berlin, WI 53146 262.821.9182 escalonmed.com Develops, manufactures, and distributes surgical and diagnostic products for several healthcare applications. Vascular Access, Ophthalmic Digital Imaging, Ophthalmic Ultrasound, and Ophthalmic Surgical Devices. Flextech Systems Inc. 333 Bishops Way; Ste. 109 Brookfield, WI 53005 262.789.5430 flextechsystems.com Electronic design and development for medical applications and industry. Flownamics Analytical Instruments Inc. 9 Marsh Court Madison, WI 53718 608.240.1604 flownamics.com Manufactures, sells, and supports instruments that consist of in-situ cell free sampling probes, on-line biochemistry analyzers, multi-vessel sampling systems, and cell enumeration systems. Forage Genetics N5292 South Gills Coulee Road West Salem, WI 54669 608.786.2121 foragegenetics.com Leader in the development, production and marketing of highquality, value-added alfalfa genetics and technologies. Forgene Inc. 549 Eagle Street Rhinelander, WI 54501 715.365.8733 Engaged in the development, production, and sale of high-valueadded tree planting stock and new genetic technologies for tree crops; elite hybrid poplar clones. Fotodyne Inc. 950 Walnut Ridge Drive Hartland, WI 53029 262.369.7000 fotodyne.com Manufactures and sells equipment and accessories for molecular biology research and education. Products are used for electrophoresis, photodocumentation, TLC (thin layer chromatography), and electronic imaging and analysis. Frontier Science and Technology Research Foundation 505 South Rosa Road; Ste. 116 608.231.0940 fstrf.com Engaged mainly in cancer and AIDS clinical trials research and provides consulting services in the organization management and analysis of clinical trials research with staff expertise in biostatistics data processing and structure. Fruit Essentials P.O. Box 282 New Richmond, WI 54017 715.246.2400 fruitessentials.com Producer of dietary supplements, functional foods and pet nutritional products that have been formulated with all natural fruit, vegetable and other plant-based ingredients. Functional Biosciences, Inc. 505 South Rosa Road; Ste. 17 608.441.8125 functionalbio.com Genomic technology company specializing in nanofluidic and robotic approaches to DNA. Gala Biotech Inc. 8137 Forsythia Street 608.824.9920 cardinal.com Proprietary mammalian cell line engineering technology with focus on monoclonal antibodies for preclinical and clinical applications and mammalian cell culture cgmp manufacturing in small and medium scale stirred tank bioreactors. Gammex/RMI 2500 West Beltline Highway; P.O. Box 620327 608.828.7000 gammex.com Tests instruments for diagnostic imaging, oncology machines, alignment systems and ultrasound equipment. Gauthier Biomedical Inc. 1235 North Dakota Drive, Suite G Grafton, WI 53024 800.546.0010 gauthierbiomedical.com Manufacturer of surgical instruments. GE Healthcare Bone Density Division 726 Heartland Trail Madison, WI 53717 608.828.2663 gehealthcare.com Design, manufacture, distribute and support bone densitometers to help healthcare professionals predict, diagnose, inform and treat osteoporosis and other skeletal disorders. GE Healthcare Technologies 3000 North Grandview Blvd. Waukesha, WI 53188 262.548.5035 gehealthcare.com Manufactures and develops anesthesia machines and systems for the medical industry GE Medical Systems Information Technologies 8200 West Tower Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53223 262.293.7368 gemedical.com Provides hospitals and healthcare systems with advanced solutions to improve their clinical performance. The company s expertise spans the areas of cardiology, patient monitoring, image management, clinical communications, clinical information systems and Six Sigmabased management tools to enable a real-time, integrated electronic medical record. Genencor International 2600 Kennedy Drive Beloit, WI 53511 608.365.1112 genecor.com Discovers, develops, and sells biocatalysts and other biochemicals for the industrial, consumer, and agri-processing markets. Genes Diffusion USA 2976 Triverton Pike Drive 608.288.9161 genesdiff-usa.com Distribution of genetics worldwide, serves as a source of live cattle, embryos, and semen for the international dairy industry. Genetec Enterprises 3221 Highway 134 Cambridge, WI 53523 608.423.3436 Recurrent Mendelian selection for corn lines having the greatest levels of limiting amino acids in corn protein fractions. 5 2006 BIOTECH DIRECTORY ForwardWI.com
G-I GeneTel Labs LLC 1202 Ann Street 608.441.0612 genetel-lab.com Provides antibody production services, antibody products for research community and other biotech/pharmaceutical companies. Genetic Assemblies Inc. 510 Charmany Drive; Ste. 168 608.441.8300 geneticassemblies.com Provides tools and products enabling the development of genetic research in particular synthetic DNA, custom oligonucleotides and bioinformatics products to academia and the pharmaceutical and agriculturebiology industries. Genetic Savings & Clone 202 Moravian Valley Road Waunakee, WI 53597 608.850.3828 savingsandclone.com Pet cloning services. Genetic Testing Institute Inc. (GTI) 20925 Crossroads Circle; Ste. 200 Waukesha, WI 53186 262.754.9831 gtidiagnostics.com Manufacturer of medical diagnostics. Genetic Visions Inc. 3230 Deming Way; Ste. 110 608.662.9170 geneticvisions.net Identifies and develops genetic markers for use in cattle selection. Geneva Laboratories Inc. P.O. Box 140 Elkhorn, WI 53121 262.723.5669 genevalabs.com Provides testing services in the areas of Biocompatibility, Microbiology, Toxicology, Chemistry, Sterility Assurance and Validation, Pre- Market Testing, Environmental Monitoring, and more. GenTel Biosciences, Inc. 510 Charmany Drive 608.441.2904 gentelbio.com A leader in protein microarray technologies and is known in the life sciences community for delivering innovative multiplex assays. GenTrac Inc. 2232 Pleasant View Road 608.836.3500 Manufactures pharmaceuticals and hemostasis products for the medical industry. GeriGene Medical Corporation 5582 Bantry Lane Fitchburg, WI 53711 608.274.2228 gerigene.com Research and development in age-related disease: genetic and tissue engineering and gene and cell therapy. Gilson, Inc. 3000 Parmenter Street; P.O. Box 620027 608.831.5440 gilson.com Manufactures laboratory research equipment. Global GeneTechs 6900 Mangrove Lane 608.237.1767 globalgenetechs.com Provides quality instrument service, instrument calibrations and instrument parts. GramsMed LLC 2225 Dakota Drive Grafton, WI 53024 262.375.3110 gramsmed.com Manufacturers high quality surgical suture products for use in various procedures by medical, dental and veterinary physicians. Great Lakes Bio Systems 4712 68th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53144 262.657.6788 glakes.net Products work on the reduction of fats, oils, grease, biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids or dissolved organic materials. GWC Technologies 505 South Rosa Road; Ste. 120 608.441.2722 gwctechnologies.com Markets and develops detection products for measuring biomolecular binding with products used in pharmaceutical, academic and government laboratories, engaged in a wide range of chemical and biochemical research activities. Harlan P.O. Box 44220 Madison, WI 53744 608.277.2070 teklad.com Harlan is a world leader in the formulation and production of research diets. Most Harlan research diets can be produced in powdered or pellet form. Healthcare Technology Systems Inc. 7617 Mineral Point Road; Ste. 300 Madison, WI 53717 608.827.2440 healthtechsys.com Provides clinical technology, authoritative research, and medical education to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Core competency is providing clinical IVR rating scales to pharmaceutical companies to help them collect data directly from study subjects Helix Biotech Inc. 2821 North Fourth Street; Ste. 226 Milwaukee, WI 53212 414.263.2074 forensicdnaconsultant.com Forensic DNA profiling, paternity testing, serology testing, and consulting. Helix Diagnostics LLC P.O. Box 45612 Madison, WI 53744 608.277.0791 Developed a patented direct nucleic acid detection system (CE-LIF). Hestia Laboratories Inc. 16336 Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151 262.780.1856 hestalabs.com Chemical manufacturer. Products include custom organic and oranometallic synthesis. Hi-Techniques Inc. 2515 Frazier Avenue 608.221.7500 hi-techniques.com Manufactures and markets digital oscilloscopes and data acquisition systems for research and industry. IGC Medical Advances Inc. 10437 Innovation Drive; Ste. 128 Wauwatosa, WI 53226 800.657.0891 medadv.com Designs, manufactures and markets MR imaging coils, research instrumentation, and accessories compatible with various MRI systems. Also provides MRI coils and contract design, manufacture and repair services to MRI system manufacturers. Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. 6959 River Road DeForest, WI 53532 608.846.3066 ifsi.com Research and development of biotechnology. Imago Scientific Instruments Corporation 6300 Enterprise Lane; Ste. 100 608.274.6880 imago.com Provider of comprehensive Nano-scale Metrology Solutions to the semiconductor, data storage, advanced materials and biomaterials industries. IMCO Technologies N27 W23957 Paul Road; Ste. 101 Pewaukee, WI 53072 262.523.4445 imco-tech.com Provides computer-based image management systems that create a filmless environment within healthcare facilities. The company s products reliably acquire, archive and transmit medical images digitally and present the images on highresolution computer monitors for physician viewing. Immuno-Dynamics, Inc. 1800 Dodge Street Fennimore, WI 53809 608.822.4150 colostrum.com Producer of high quality products and the world s only commercial supplier of First Milking Bovine Colostrum. 6 Commerce.WI.gov
I-M Immunostar, Inc. P.O. Box 488 Hudson, WI 54016 866.386.3500 immunostar.com Specializing in antibodies and peptide controls for neuroscience applications, product offerings also include antibodies to pancreatic hormones and peptides, gastrointestinal hormones and peptides, catecholamine enzyme markers and oncogenes. Invitrogen Corporation 501 Charmany Drive 608.204.5000 invitrogen.com Provides products and services that support drug discovery research for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies as well as academic institutions. iogenetics LLC 3591 Anderson Street; No. 218 608.310.9540 iogenetics.com Uses gene transfer technology to produce products for food safety, nutrition and animal health. Kendrick Laboratories Inc. 1202 Ann Street 608.258.1565 kendricklabs.com Performs protein electrophoresis as a service for academia, federal institutions and industry. KiwiChem International 545A Science Drive 608.233.5494 kiwichem.com Develops purification and reaction processes for naturally derived products and chemicals. Knight Hollow Nursery, Inc. 7911 Forsythia Court 608.831.5570 Performs cloning of elite germplasm; produces uniform, high-quality, young plants of superior clones of ornamental trees and schrubs for U.S. nurseries and arboreta. Komponents Division of WKK Corporation 39741 Industrial Road; P.O. Box 162 Oconomowoc, WI 53066 262.567.6061 funfurniture.com Fabricator of laminated plastics for the medical and furniture industries. La Mont Medical Inc. 555 D Onofrio Drive 608.827.9000 lamontmedical.com Designs, manufactures, sells and services sophisticated networked medical computer equipment for sleep labs and EEG departments in the US and internationally. Lachat Instruments 6645 West Mill Road Milwaukee, WI 53218 414.358.4200 lachatinstruments.com Designer, manufacturer, and marketer of automated laboratory instruments and associated sample preparation equipment for ion analysis based on the technologies of flow injection analysis and ion chromatography. LDS Test & Measurement 8551 Research Way; M/S 140 608.821.6600 LDS-Group.com Develops, manufactures, sells, and services acquisition and analysis instrumentation and vibration systems for a wide variety of research applications. LIFE Corporation 1776 North Water Street 414.272.4000 LIFEcorporation.com Manufacturer of medical devices that specializes in portable Emergency Oxygen and CPR administration equipment. LifeGen Technologies 505 South Rosa Road; Ste. 120 608.256.1901 lifegentech.com Discovery of genes associated with aging by using gene chips to compare the activity of thousands of genes in young and aged animals and humans. Lucigen Corporation 2120 West Greenview Drive 608.831.9011 lucigen.com Develops, manufactures, and sells products for gene cloning and genomics. Discovery and development of novel enzymes and other high value biologicals from new environmental sources for applications in biomedical research, industrial processes and agriculture, diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals. Madison Skin & Research, Inc. 6510 Grant Teton Plaza; Ste. 302 608.826.0251 An independent clinical research site that specializes in Phase I through Phase IV clinical research trials as well as original pilot studies for the development of cosmetic and dermatological therapies. MAK Wood Inc. 1235 Dakota Drive; Unit E Grafton, WI 53024 262.387.1200 Ingredient supplier. Mastertaste 413 Moravian Valley Road Waunakee, WI 53597 608.849.9440 Manufactures and markets savory flavors to the food industry. Matrilab 756 North Milwaukee Street; Ste. 250 414.213.6704 tsearlyventures.com Developing novel products for wound care based on research. McLean International Marketing Inc. 5300 West Elmhurst Drive; P.O. Box 535 Mequon, WI 53092 262.242.0958 execpc.com/~mcleanex Importer/Exporter of surgical supplies. Medovations Inc. 102 East Keefe Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53212 414.265.7620 medovations.com Medical device manufacturer. Mentor Biologics, Inc. 535 Science Drive 608.231.3100 mentorcorp.com Manufacturer of therapeutic proteins. Metabiologics, Inc. 505 South Rosa Road; Ste. 18 608.441.2730 metabiologics.com Manufacturing and selling all seven serotypes of botulinum toxin for use by accredited researchers on a worldwide basis. Micro Optics Technologies, Inc. 8608 University Green; #5 608.831.0655 fibersound.com Developer and producer of optically based microphone and headphone communications products for use in high electromagnetic field environments where conventional technologies are unusable. Microelectronic Modules Corp. 2601 South Moorland Road New Berlin, WI 53151 262.785.6398 mmccorp.com Microelectronic assembly. Microporous Oxides Science & Technology 393 Lake Kegonsa Road Oregon, WI 53575 608.345.6678 microporousoxides.com Develops carbon dioxide purification systems and catalysts and photocatalysts composed of microporous oxides Midwest Prototyping, LLC 4070A East Brigham Road Blue Mounds, WI 53517 608.437.1400 midwestprototyping.com Rapid prototyping with in-house stereolithograghy (SLA) systems and 4 axis CNC machining providing large, small and high-resolution capability. Midwest RF LLC 535 Norton Drive; P.O. Box 348 Hartland, WI 53029 262.367.6925 midwestrf.com Provides engineering excellence in magnetic resonance coil technologies. Our innovative RF Coil products cover a vast array of diagnostic imaging applications. 7 2006 BIOTECH DIRECTORY ForwardWI.com
M-O Minitube of America 49 Venture Court; P.O. Box 930187 Verona, WI 53593 608.845.1502 minitube.com Culture media and equipment for human and animal assisted reproductive technology. Mirus Bio Corporation 505 South Rosa Road; Ste. 104 608.238.4400 mirusbio.com Develops and manufactures research products used in pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic labs on a world-wide basis and also develops gene therapy procedures for treating human disease. Mithridion, Inc. 525 Science Drive 608.278.1068 mithridion.com Design and development of drugs for neurodegenerative diseases, in particular Alzheimer s Disease. Molecular Chimerics Company 1902 Tennyson Lane 608.244.3123 In-vitro prion detection and Johnes detection diagnostic systems as well as antibody production, purification, and alteration. Monsanto Company Agracetus Campus 8520 University Green; P.O. Box 620999 608.821.3500 monsanto.com Provides biotechnology research on agricultural crops. Mortara Instrument Inc. 7865 North 86th Street Milwaukee, WI 53224 414.354.1600 mortara.com Design and manufacture diagnostic medical equipment. MRI Devices Corp. 1515 Paramount Drive Waukesha, WI 53186 262.524.1402 mridevices.com Design and manufacture MRI coils. MRPC 13161 West Glendale Avenue; P.O. Box 246 Butler, WI 53007 262.781.7122 mrpcorp.com Provider of innovative medical device components and assemblies utilizing engineering and manufacturing capabilities in silicones, thermoplastics and customized elastomers. National Electrostatics Corporation 7540 Graber Road; P.O. Box 620310 608.831.7600 pelletron.com Manufacturer of multimillion volt electrostatic particle accelerator systems for accelerator mass spectroscopy (carbon dating), material modification (ion implantation), and material analysis and contraband detection. NCI 2135 West Greenview Drive 608.836.9334 nci.com Producer of innovative real-time networked diagnostic systems in Neurology and PSG Sleep. NDT Specialists Inc. 701 West Waterford Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53221 414.483.9700 ndtspecialists.com Inspection services (X-rays, non-destructive testing). NeoClone, LLC 1202 Ann Street 608.260.8190 neoclone.com Development of monoclonal antibodies with novel protein purification capabilities and a reagent catalog of high-value monoclonal antibodies already developed. Nerites Corporation 510 Charmany Drive; Ste. 175 608.441.8370 nerites.com Biocompatible adhesives and coatings. Neurendo Pharma, LLC 5540 Research Park Drive 608.288.8520 neurendopharma.com A pharmaceutical research and development company targeting the entire syndrome of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) risk factors, comprising the metabolic disorders of Type 2 diabetes, Prediabetes, Atherogenic Dyslipidemia, and Obesity. Neurognostics 10437 Innovation Drive; Ste. 309 414.727.7950 neurognostics.com Specializes in developing clinical applications for functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fmri). Next Generation Clinical Research Consulting 165 West Netherwood; Ste. B Oregon, WI 53575 608.835.5811 nextgenclinical.com A specialized CRO providing services to the biotech and pharma industries in clinical trial management and training. NimbleGen Systems, Inc. One Science Court 608.218.7600 nimblegen.com Develops, manufactures and sells DNA microarrays and services. Nitragin Inc. 3600 West Elm St Milwaukee, WI 53209 888.331.7900 liphatech.com Manufacturer and marketer of legume inoculants and rodent control products for the agricultural industry, pest control operators, and consumers. North American BioIndustries Corp. 3068 South Calhoun Road New Berlin, WI 53151 262.796.8448 northamericanbio.com A biotechnology organization committed to environmental preservation through biomediation. NAB includes specialists in the fields of chemical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, applied microbiology, fermentation biotechnology, and industrial marketing and distribution. Northern Biotechnology Inc. 5506 East Jelinek Avenue Weston, WI 54476 866.817.7500 northernbiotech.com Designs and produces high-quality reagents. NovaScan LLC 9100 North Swan Road Milwaukee, WI 53224 262.893.7165 tsearlyventures.com Developer of a unique technology that measures the electrical properties of materials. Initially targeting cancer detection by distinguishing between healthy tissue and malignant tumors, the company is developing products for improved breast cancer diagnosis. npoint, Inc. 1617 Sherman Avenue 608.310.8770 npoint.com Designs, manufacturers, and sells devices for rapid, precise, and repeatable positioning and motion at the nanometer scale. Nucleic Resources S83 W18350 Saturn Drive Muskego, WI 53150 262.679.4840 nucleicresources.com Specializes in multi-step organic synthesis and purification, focusing on products related to oligonucleotide and peptide synthesis NuPotential 10437 Innovation Drive; Ste. 324 414.774.2670 Focused on cell-based research products and drug discovery. Nutra-Park Inc. 3225 Deming Way; Ste. 140 608.662.9080 nutrapark.com Agriculture biotech company. OncoDetect 756 North Milwaukee Street; Ste. 250 414.213.6704 tsearlyventures.com Development of diagnostic and therapeutic products. 8 Commerce.WI.gov
O-Q OpGen Inc. 510 Charmany Drive; Ste. 151 608.441.8100 opgen.com Genome mapping and analysis services for genome sequence assembly, comparative genomics, pharmacogenomics. Optek-Danulat Inc. N118 W18748 Bunsen Drive Germantown, WI 53022 262.437.3600 optek.com Manufactures in-line process monitors and analyzers for pharmaceutical and bioprocess control. In-Line UV absorption, ph, Conductivity, NIR and Scattered- Light based Turbidimeters and Probes provide a spectrum of precise control solutions for Fermentation, Centrifugal Separation, HPLC, TFF and many ofther processes. Osteogenics 7781 Lakeview Drive Burlington, WI 53105 262.539.3564 Development and sales/marketing of surgical devices. Paradigm Diagnostics 509 B Highland Drive River Falls, WI 54022 715.426.5538 pdx-inc.com Focused exclusively on rapid Listeria diagnostic systems for the food processing industry. Physiogenix Inc. 10437 Innovation Drive; Ste. 329 414.431.6600 physiogenix.com Commercializing proprietary animal disease models to accelerate preclinical drug development by combining in vivo target validation with parallel lead optimization and with combinatorial rodent panels for predictive toxicology. Pierce Milwaukee LLC 2202 North Bartlett Avenue 414.227.3600 piercebc.com Develops, manufactures, and markets cell and molecular biology products for research laboratories around the world. Platypus Technologies, LLC 5520 Nobel Drive; Ste. 100 608.237.1272 platypustech.com Gold-coated substrates including silicon wafers, mica, glass microscope slides and glass cover slips. Nanotechnology-based products for the physical and life sciences. PointOne Systems 10437 Innovation Drive Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414.771.1802 pointonesystems.com Provides a suite of software products that allow early identification of patients at high risk for genetically influenced health disorders. PPD Development 8551 Research Way; Ste. 90 Middleton, WI 53597 608.827.9400 ppdi.com Leading global provider of development services and products for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and delivers solutions for preclinical programs, Phase I-IV clinical development, and postmarket support. Prairie Technologies, Inc. 3030 Laura Lane; Ste. 140 608.662.0022 prairie-technologies.com Manufactures scientific instruments for biological research Precision Devices, Inc. 8840 North Greenview Drive 608.831.4445 pdixtal.com Manufactures crystals, filters and oscillators. Premier Marketing International Inc. 140 Long Meadow Drive; Ste. C Burlington, WI 53105 262.767.9050 disposablemedicals.com Wholesale medical supply company. Preservation Solutions Inc. 980 Proctor Drive; P.O. Box 533 Elkhorn, WI 53121 262.723.6715 preservationsolutions.com A leading custom manufacturer of specialty medical solutions and medical products. Prevention Genetics 3700 Downwind Drive Marshfield, WI 54449 715.387.0484 preventiongenetics.com Performs DNA testing and DNA banking for healthcare and biomedical research enabling prevention of disease and disability through genetic testing. Prion Light Diagnostics, LLC 1902 Tennyson Lane 608.513.8079 Developing ultrasensitive prion detection systems for Mad Cow, Chronic Wasting Disease, Scrapie and CJD. Prism Computational Sciences Inc. 455 Science Drive; Ste. 140 608.280.9179 prism-cs.com Applies state-of-the-art scientific simulation software for use in research and development studies related to atomic spectroscopy, plasma radiation physics and transport, radiation hydrodynamics, and atomic physics and nonequilibrium atomic kinetics. ProCertus Biopharm 510 Charmany Drive; Ste. 175 B 608.277.7950 procertus.com An oncology-based pharmaceutical company whose primary mission is to protect cancer patients against the side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Prodesse Inc. W229 N1870 Westwood Drive Waukesha, WI 53186 262.446.0700 prodesse.com Produces diagnostic tests for infectious diseases. Promega Corporation 2800 Woods Hollow Road 608.277.4330 promega.com Manufactures 1,200 products which enable scientists to advance knowledge in genomic research, molecular and cell biology, molecular diagnostics, drug discovery, and human identification. Promoter Neurosciences, LLC 505 South Rosa Road; Ste. 52 608.441.2990 promoterneurosciences.com Developer of innovative therapeutic compounds to treat stress, anxiety and depressive disorders through genetic regulation of the CRF Systems. Protient N2689 County S; P.O. Box 67 Juda, WI 53550 608.934.1400 Manufactures and markets whey products for the food and pharmaceutical industries with specialization in high-quality whey protein concentrates (20 to 50%) and lactose products (food grade to pharmaceutical). ProtoProbe Inc. 10437 Innovation Drive; Ste. 324 800.432.3711 protoprobe.com Provider of biomedical research and support services and known for their recombinant antibody (ScFv), GST fusion protein synthesis, and monoclonal antibody generation. Quincy Bioscience, LLC 455 Science Drive; Ste. 120 608.233.2475 quincybioscience.com Focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel medicines to treat the diseases of aging. Quantum Devices, Inc. 112 Orbison Street; P.O. Box 100 Barneveld, WI 53507 608.924.3000 quantumdev.com Manufactures wavelength-specific optoelectronic components and systems. Quintessence Biosciences, Inc. 505 South Rosa Road 608.441.2950 quintbio.com Develops novel cancer therapies that don t have the side effects normally associated with chemotherapies. 9 2006 BIOTECH DIRECTORY ForwardWI.com
R-S Radon Abatement Inc. 1938 South 71st Street West Allis, WI 53219 414.546.3691 Radon measurement and radon litigation. Renovar, Inc. 505 South Rosa Road; Ste. 152 608.441.2871 renovarinc.com Develops diagnostic assays and drugs used in organ transplant procedures. RF Technologies Inc. 3125 North 126th Street Brookfield, WI 53005 262.790.1771 rft.com Designs, manufactures, and sells restraint free electronic monitoring, asset tracking, wireless nurse call and personal security systems, based on radio frequency (RF) technology. SAFC, Inc. 645 Science Drive 608.233.3115 safcpharma.com Contract manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients, specializing in complex and highly potent compounds. Scarab Genomics, LLC 1202 Ann Street 608.257.1624 scarabgenomics.com Introducer of CLEAN GENOME E. coli-- providing improved cloning of difficult genes plus enhanced production stability, both critical advantages for therapeutic or commercial applications. Schafer Manufacturing 137 Industrial Drive Burlington, WI 53105 262.763.3134 schafermanufacturing.com Tool and die job shop specializing in medical devices & innovative products for research. Schwarz Pharma Inc. 6140 West Executive Drive Mequon, WI 53092 262.238.5704 schwarzusa.com Pharmaceutical development and marketing. Scientific Protein Laboratories LLC 700 East Main Street; P.O. Box 158 Waunakee, WI 53597 608.849.5944 spl-pharma.com Manufactures active pharmaceutical ingredients, specifically heparin and pancreatic enzymes. Also very active in contract development and manufacturing in the biotechnology sector to include fermentation, extraction, and purification of materials from natural sources SciLog, Inc. 8845 Greenview Drive; No. 4 608.824.0500 scilog.com Designs, manufactures patented high precision liquid handling equipment that automates, optimizes, and document applications S-F Analytical Laboratories Inc. 6125 West National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53214 414.475.6700 sflabs.com All inclusive analytical laboratory providing testing on water, waste water, soil, oils, and fuels as well as full microbiological lab and food chemistry. Also, the midwest s largest toxicity laboratory. Simplex Scientific 1910 Mayflower Drive 608.831.4467 simplexsci.com Develops, manufactures, and provides support for specialized analytical instrumentation. SLIL Biomedical Corporation P.O. Box 6531 Monona, WI 53716 608.819.1126 slil.com Drug development in oncology and other significant diseases that currently have few or no treatment options. Elucidation of new understanding of the immune system that relates to disease causation. Sohn Manufacturing SMI Division 544 Sohn Drive Elkhart Lake, WI 53020 920.876.3361 smi-div.com A manufacturer of finished devices and subassemblies for the medical and industrial OEM markets. SonoPlot LLC 1202 Ann Street 608.663.8254 sonoplot.com Provides fluid-dispensing machinery and chemically treated surfaces for the biotechnology industry, specifically for the manufacture of biological microarrays Spectrum Research 505 South Rosa Road; Ste. 119 608.233.4882 specres.com Develops and markets NMR based Computer Assisted Structure Elucidation Tools for analytical informatics and chemical informatics consumers. Standard Imaging 7601 Murphy Drive 608.831.0025 standardimaging.com Develops, manufactures, and distributes radiation calibration and quality assurance instrumentation and phantoms for health care, radiation shielding, detecting and handling equipment, quality-control test tools, and accessories for radiation therapy, radiology, and mammography. Starsurgical, Inc. 7781 Lakeview Drive Burlington, WI 53105 262.539.3564 starsurgical.com Supplier of temporary abdominal closure prosthesis. Stratatech Corporation 505 South Rosa Road; Ste. 169 608.441.2750 stratatechcorp.com Provides a patented, immortalized skin line for life science applications. Has products for human skin equivalent testing and pharmaceutical screening and is developing human therapeutic applications. Stress Photonics Inc. 3002 Progress Road Madison, WI 53716 608.224.1230 stressphotonics.com Manufactures and sells Delta Therm 2000 and Grey Field Polariscope 1200 stress measurement systems. Conducts thermoelastic stress analysis and nondestructive evaluation of engineering materials and structures, and glass process quality control. Surgipath Medical Industries 701 Surgipath Road Eagle River, WI 54521 715.477.8899 surgipath.com A world wide manufacturer of cancer diagnostic equipment and supplies. Symphony Mobilex 2215 East North Avenue 800.932.2222 Portable X-Ray and EKG services. Takara Mirus Bio 505 South Rosa Road; Ste. 101 608.441.2840 takaramirusbio.com A joint venture between Takara Bio and Mirus Corporation that is distributing Takara Bio s complete product line in North and South America, as well as form a collaboration between the two companies for the development of new gene delivery methods for use in human gene therapy. TeraMEDICA Inc. 10400 Innovation Drive; Ste. 200 414.908.7700 teramedica.com Medical image management software. 10 Commerce.WI.gov
T-Z The Blood Center of Southeastern Wisconsin 638 North 18th Street; P.O. Box 2178 Milwaukee, WI 53201 414.937.6355 bloodctrwise.org A not-for-profit organization that provides blood products, diagnostic laboratory services and basic research. Thermal Spray Technologies, Inc. 515 Progress Way Sun Prairie, WI 53590 608.825.2772 tstcoatings.com Develops coatings and coated products for industrial applications. These coatings are then produced in production for a variety of industries. Thermo Electron Corporation 5225 Verona Road; P.O. Box 44451 Madison, WI 53744 608.276.6100 thermo.com Designs and manufactures analytical instruments for FT-IR, Roman FT- NIR and x-ray microanalysis, accessories, microscopes, system software, and spectral libraries for chemical analysis and research. Third Wave Technologies 502 South Rosa Road 608.273.8933 twt.com Manufacturer and provider of molecular diagnostic products. TomoTherapy Incorporated 1240 Deming Way Madison, WI 53717 608.824.2800 tomotherapy.com Manufacturer and developer of large medical devices used to treat cancer. Trek Diagnostic Systems, Inc. 210 Business Park Drive Sun Prairie, WI 53590 608.837.3788 trekds.com Produces medical diagnostic products. U.S. Foods & Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 313 West Beltline Highway 608.278.1293 usfp.com Provides research and development in bio-pharmaceuticals. Provides product development and manufacturing in national and international markets. Update Instrument Inc. 6701 Seybold Road 608.274.6960 updateinstrument.com Manufactures scientific instruments (i.e., rapid mixing apparatus) and remanufactures vacuum tube spectrophotometers converting them to solid-state electronics. Also repairs UV-VIS spectrophotometers. Veridt, LLC 7182 US Highway 14; Ste. 401 608.833.1840 veridt.com Providers of radioisotope detection systems for Homeland Security and a designer, developer and marketer of fingerprint biometric security solutions for government, law enforcement, health care, education, and e-commerce. Vess Chairs Inc. 9036 West Schlinger Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53214 414.476.2488 Manufacturer of medical chairs. VIASYS Healthcare NeuroCare Group 5225 Verona Road; Building 2 608.273.5000 viasyshealthcare.com Global market leader offering products and solutions for monitoring the brain, muscles, blood flow, hearing and nerves. Vigilo 10532 North Port Washington Road Mequon, WI 53092 262.240.0760 vigilonet.com Develops and markets medication management systems for consumers. Virent Energy Systems Inc. 3571 Anderson Street 608.663.0228 virent.com Technology development firm developing the renewable feedstock based aqueous phase reformation (ACR) component for power generation, chemical, and fuel markets. Wicab, Inc. 8476 Greenway Boulevard; Ste. 200 608.829.4500 wicab.com Focused on the commercialization of platform technology that enables the transfer of information from machines to humans via the tongue. Wisconsin Medical Cyclotron 11236 West Lapham Street West Allis, WI 53214 262.877.2950 wimedcyclotron.com Drug manufacturer for fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) which is radioactive glucose used in the diagnosis of cancer. Wisconsin Viral Research Group 10437 Innovation Drive; Ste. 417 414.774.8612 wisconsinlab.com Explore the ways in which viruses cause disease, to use innovative laboratory methods to detect viral infections, and to develop effective strategies for the treatment of viral disease. W-L Research P.O. Box 8112 Madison, WI 53708 608.240.0630 wlrearch.com Pioneer new research methods, while unraveling the genetic complexities surrounding alfalfa. ZyStor Therapeutics Inc. 10437 Innovation Drive; Ste. 100 414.727.9777 zystor.com Developing innovative therapeutics that will significantly improve the lives of patients who suffer from genetic disorders known as lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs). TRAC Microbiology Inc. 124 Owen Road Madison, WI 53716 608.204.7440 tracmicro.com Provides food microbiology research and consulting and investigates for pathogens in food plants and food. Vesta Inc. 5400 West Franklin Drive Franklin, WI 53132 414.423.0550 vestainc.com Manufacturer of silicone medical tubing and devices. Wisconsin Pharmacal Company, LLC 1 Pharmacal Way Jackson, WI 53037 262.677.4121 pharmacalway.com Manufacturer of outdoor health and safety products. 11 2006 BIOTECH DIRECTORY ForwardWI.com
Key Contacts 12 Biomedical Technology Alliance 756 North Milwaukee Street; Ste. 250 414.727.1726 biomedtechalliance.org Creating a roadmap for a biotechnology campus and other infrastructure in the area. Participating academic institutions include the Medical College of Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Marquette University, the Milwaukee School of Engineering and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Fitchburg Technology Neighborhood 5520 Lacy Road Fitchburg, WI 53711 608.270.4245 fitchburgchamber.com/tech.php This plan dedicates over 2000 acres for high quality technology businesses, a variety of residential housing, mixed use retail and commercial areas, parks/open space and multi-modal transportation. Forward Wisconsin 201 West Washington Avenue; Ste. 500 Madison, WI 53703 608.261.2500 forwardwi.com Wisconsin s public-private statewide business marketing and recruitment group. Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation 1000 North Oak Avenue Marshfield, WI 54449 715.387.5107 marshfieldclinic.org One of the largest private, multispecialty group practices in the U.S. With more than 700 doctors in over 80 medical specialties. Medical College of Wisconsin 8701 Watertown Plank Road 414.456.4402 mcw.edu A private, academic institution dedicated to leadership and excellence in education, research, patient care and service. Michael Best & Friedrich LLP Two Riverwood Place, Ste. 200 N19 W24133 Riverwood Drive Waukesha, WI 53188 262.956.6560 michaelbest.com The attorneys in our Life Sciences Group serve the needs of the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, chemisty and medical device industries in IP counseling and portfolio management. Milwaukee County Research Park 10437 Innovation Drive; Ste. 123 Wauwatosa, WI 53226 414.778.1400 mcrpc.org A non-profit organization created to manage the development of a university-related research park on 175 acres of Milwaukee County owned land which incudes the Tech. Innovation Center, a self-supporting 137,000-sq. ft. high-technology business incubator. Quarles & Brady 411 E. Wisconsin Avenue 414-277-5234 quarles.com From R&D through IPO Building BIO and your business. We have protected, commercialized and enforced an array of pioneering technologies such as transgenic plants, cloned mammals, pathogenic genomes and human embryonic stem cells. TechStar 756 North Milwaukee Street; Ste. 250 414.727.1726 tsearlyventures.com A management services and investment organization formed to support early stage companies in Wisconsin. TechStar was formed in collaboration leading academic institutions. University of Wisconsin Biotechnology Center 425 Henry Mall Madison, WI 53706 608.262.8608 biotech.wisc.edu Provides research services for transgenic/knockout mice and rats, DNA synthesis/sequencing, peptide synthesis/sequencing, mass spectrometry of phosphopeptides and small metabolites, plant biotechnolgy, education programs and multimedia technology resources. University Research Park 510 Charmany Drive; Ste. 250 608.441.8000 universityresearchpark.org A world class research and technology park, whose primary mission is to encourage partnerships between businesses and university researchers. Located 3 miles west of the UW-Madison campus, and home of 110 companies employing over 5,300 people. UW-Madison Office of Corporate Relations 610 Walnut Street; 1215 WARF Bldg. Madison, WI 53726 608.263.2840 corprelations.wisc.edu The Office provides businesses with a single-point-of-contact for accessing all the resources of UW-Madison. University of Wisconsin Waisman Center 1500 Highland Avenue Madison, WI 53705 608.263.5837 waisman.wisc.edu The Center s mission is to advance knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases. Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. 555 East Wells Street, Ste. 1900 414.273.2100 whdlaw.com Intellectual Property Group is committed to making you, your idea and your company number one. We offer the extensive knowledge and experience necessary to provide clients with a full-range of services. WiCell Research Institute P.O. Box 7365 Madison, WI 53707 608.263.6297 wicell.com Provides human embryonic stem cells for research purposes to academic scientists all over the world; and engages in research utilizing the expertise of the UW- Madison scientific community. Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation 614 Walnut Street Madison, WI 53705 608.263.9395 warf.ws Serves the UW-Madison scientific community by patenting the discoveries of UW-Madison researchers and licensing these technologies. Wisconsin Association for Biomedical Research & Education 2947 North 56th Street Milwaukee, WI 53210 414.899.9246 wabre.org A statewide non-profit educational organization representing the biomedical research community, providing public education, serves as an advocate for life science research and promotes excellence in science education. Wisconsin BioIndustry Partnership 2811 Agriculture Drive Madison, WI 53708 608-224-5043 www.bioeconomy.wi.gov Will support businesses that develop new biobased technologies and products or build on existing capabilities to create innovative and profitable sources of biofuel, bioenergy and bioproducts. Efforts will be targeted at the development and commercialization of advanced industrial biotechnologies. Wisconsin Biotechnology & Medical Device Association 2 East Mifflin Street; Ste. 600 Madison, WI 53703 608.252.9393 wisconsinbiotech.org A statewide association of biotechnology and medical device firms, the group does lobbying, supports regional and national events related to the industry and collaborates with other groups to coordinate efforts on behalf of the industry. Wisconsin Department of Commerce 201 West Washington Avenue Madison, WI 53703 608.266.7088 commerce.wi.gov As Wisconsin s economic development agency, Commerce provides technical and financial assistance to technology firms, entrepreneurs, expanding businesses and exporters. Wisconsin Technology Council 455 Science Drive; Ste. 240 608.442.7557 wisconsintechnologycouncil.com An independent, non-profit and non partisan science and technology advisor to the Governor and the Legislature and a leading catalyst for technology development in Wisconsin. WiSys Technology Foundation 614 Walnut Street Madison, WI 53726 608.263.2500 wisys.org WiSys supports educational and research programs, as well as protects and licenses inventions created by UW-System scientists. WiSys is a subsidiary of WARF and conducts these activities at all UW- System campuses outside of the UW-Madison campus. Commerce.WI.gov
From scientists in their labs, to the entrepreneurs with an idea, to the CEOs that want to invest, to the teachers and professors educating our young minds, Wisconsin is leading the way in the life sciences. I encourage you to explore the businesses and resources that make up our state s dynamic and exciting biotechnology and medical device sectors. Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle Wisconsin is Home to a Diversity of Companies The 2006 Wisconsin Biotechnology & Medical Device Business Directory contains nearly 250 companies that exhibit the limitless potential of our biotech and medical device industry an industry that is one of the fastest growing in our state. Wisconsin is an exciting location for the biosciences with half of our companies less than 10 years old and two-thirds of them less than 15 years old. Wisconsin has the companies, from start-up to mature, from biotech to bioinformatics to medical devices. Wisconsin is home to biotechnology start-ups in agricultural biotech and in biopharmaceuticals. You will also find us as a place that features mid-sized firms in biomedical instrumentation and biological reagents. Not to be outdone, we additionally have large firms and well-developed technologies in medical imaging, diagnostics, medical devices and food biosciences. From the medical technologies of GE Healthcare - a $15 billion unit of GE - to Cellular Dynamics, a newly-formed stem cell company founded by Dr. James Thomson, Wisconsin puts you in good company. You are invited to explore the businesses and partners within the 2006 Wisconsin Biotechnology & Medical Device Business Directory. Acknowledgements The 2006 Wisconsin Biotechnology & Medical Device Business Directory was underwritten in large part with a grant from Michael Best and Friedrich LLP, one of the Midwest s oldest and largest law firms, with additional funding provided by The Wisconsin Department of Commerce. Madison Gas & Electric Company and We Energies were the primary sources of data for the 2006 Wisconsin Biotechnology & Medical Device Business Directory and this publication would not have been possible without their cooperation. The Wisconsin Biotechnology and Medical Device Association and the Wisconsin Association for Biomedical Research and Education also provided selected data for inclusion in the directory. The information was compiled by Forward Wisconsin, the state s public-private business marketing group, with Reed Sendecke & Krebsbach (RS+K) coordinating the pre-press cover design/layout and final printing. Inclusion in this directory does not constitute an endorsement of the business, nor is exclusion intended to reflect adversely upon the reputation of any business. Any errors, misinformation, or omissions are unintentional and will be corrected in future directories. 13 2006 BIOTECH DIRECTORY ForwardWI.com
2006 Wisconsin Biotechnology and Medical Device Business Directory Interested in Wisconsin for a business, investment or research opportunity? Forward Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Commerce can help. Forward Wisconsin s job is to market Wisconsin s business advantages outside the state to inform industry and business leaders about the positive benefits of living, playing, and doing business in Wisconsin. Forward Wisconsin works directly with business executives, real estate brokers, site selection consultants and other individuals that are interested in bringing business and investment to Wisconsin. The life sciences are a key target industry for Forward Wisconsin and we aggressively promote Wisconsin as an excellent option for life science firms and professionals. Forward Wisconsin s success depends in large part upon our close working relationship with the Wisconsin Department of Commerce. The Wisconsin Department of Commerce wants to help our state s innovative companies grow and thrive. Commerce has access to numerous financial and technical assistance programs that encourage and stimulate the start up, modernization and expansion of high tech businesses in Wisconsin. The Department provides a variety of services to firms in the science and technology fields, helping them locate resources, capital, and research partners. Forward Wisconsin and Commerce also work with technology associations, research universities, tech transfer organizations and other business and financial networks. Visit us at: ForwardWI.com Commerce.WI.gov 201 W. Washington Avenue, Suite 500 Madison, WI 53703-2796 Phone: 608.261.2500 or 800.669.1190 201 West Washington Avenue Madison, WI 53703 Phone 608.266.1018 2006 Forward Wisconsin