Abbott is a global healthcare company headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, United States. It develops, manufactures and markets medical devices, diagnostic systems and tests, nutritional products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. Its portfolio spans glucose monitoring and diabetes care, cardiovascular and neuromodulation devices, core laboratory and point-of-care diagnostics, and infant, adult and medical nutrition. Founded in 1888, the company serves hospitals, laboratories, clinics and consumers in more than 160 countries and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (ABT).
Abbott operates large-scale, highly regulated manufacturing and R&D facilities that integrate bioprocessing, polymer and adhesive formulation, microelectronics, and sterile filling and packaging. The company produces reagents, sensors and single-use consumables for diagnostics, alongside implantable and wearable devices, under stringent quality systems (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA and EU MDR requirements). Its supply chain draws on specialty chemicals, precision materials and advanced manufacturing, with ongoing programs for environmental stewardship and product safety compliance.
