Alphatec Spine designs, develops, manufactures and markets a full line of spinal implants and surgical instruments. Since our company's founding in 1990, we have developed a full-line of innovative products for spine surgeons. During that time, our focus has been on working to improve the quality of life of patients with spine disorders and to continue to innovate new products that advance the science of spinal surgery. Moving forward, we will continue this core mission. However, in analyzing our business and our product pipeline, we will also stake a leadership position in a segment of the spine market that has been underserved - the aging spine.Aging spine patients (65 years and older) have a desire to alleviate the pain and discomfort caused by disorders such as osteoporosis (which results in 700,000 annual vertebral compression fractures), adult scoliosis (which is prevalent in 60 percent of this age group) and spondylolisthesis (which afflicts 12 percent of men and 30 percent of women in the aging population). According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, one in two women and one in four men over age 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. It is estimated that 10 million Americans currently suffer from osteoporosis and 34 million more are at risk of developing it.

Founded in 1976 by the parents of managing director Peter Myers, Altomed has customers both within the UK and internationally. Focusing its business on the eyes of the world, Altomed resells stainless steel and titanium instruments and single-use devices for opthalmic surgery, acting as a distributor for such companies as Labtician, Rhein Medical, and Volk Optical. Altomed also offers some repair services on instruments, diamond knives, and other products. The company sells products to optometrists and veterinary surgeons, as well. It has expanded its product line to include Microwash trays, used by hospitals to decontaminate instruments used in micro-surgery.

Amplifon operates in the US through Sonus-USA where it distributes the Miracle Ear brand of hearing aids. Ampliter N.V. owns about 61% of Amplifon S.p.A.. Leave it to Italy's Amplifon to offer stylish hearing aids. Amplifon S.p.A. is a leading distributor of hearing aids and related services. Amplifon operates retail stores and hearing centers where customers are fitted and then bring their hearing aids in for service. Through subsidiaries Amplaid and Biomedica, Amplifon S.p.A. also has operations in the biomedical field, selling devices for otological, ophthalmological, and other uses.

In 1999 Amplifon USA was established to manage and grow Miracle-Ear®, one of the oldest and most recognized brands in the hearing aid industry. Founded in 1948, Miracle-Ear dispenses hearing aids and services at more than 1,000 locations, many of which are located in Sears stores. In October, 2002, North America’s largest group of hearing aid and service providers, Sonus®, joined the Amplifon USA family. Founded in 1993 in Portland, Oregon, Sonus augmented the organization with 87 company-owned clinics in the U.S. and Canada, as well as a network of approximately 1,400 affiliated members.Amplifon USA's Headquarters in Plymouth Minnesota Growth for Amplifon USA continued in 2003 with the addition of National Hearing Centers, a hearing aid retailer with more than 50 centers. National Hearing Centers changed its name to Amplifon® Hearing Aid Centers in 2006. Most of the Amplifon Hearing Aid Centers are located in Wal-Mart stores or Wal-Mart Super Centers, providing Amplifon USA with access to the world’s largest retail organization. HearPO®, founded in 1995 and acquired by Sonus in 1998 and now a member of the Amplifon USA family, is the largest provider of hearing health care benefits in the United States, providing products and services through a network of over 1,600 credentialed clinics. Their customized programs provide coverage for organizations, employers, third party administrators and government agencies.

Based in the UK, Andersen Products Ltd. was established in 1973 and is the Andersen Global Group’s headquarters for the sales and distribution of Ethylene Oxide sterilisers and associated products to Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Our commitment to product research and development means that we can offer both our existing and our new clients a prompt and innovative sterilisation solution, tailor-made to meet their individual requirements. This dedication is reinforced by providing our with clients ongoing support and training for the life of their steriliser.

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