Battelle

Battelle is a global leader in science and technology. The company develops and commercializes technology and manages laboratories for nearly 1,000 companies and government agencies. Battelle, with the national labs that it manages or co-manages, oversees 19,000 staff members and conducts $2.9 billion in annual research and development which results in 50 to 100 patented inventions each year. Its innovations include the development of the office copier machine, pioneering work on compact disc technology, and medical technology advancements. Battelle s expertise in optical technology helped in the development of the familiar bar codes on packaging. Major technology centers are located in Columbus, Ohio; Richland, Wash.; Aberdeen, Md.; and Geneva, Switzerland. Specialized facilities, regional centers and offices are located in more than 100 cities worldwide. Battelle serves the U.S. Department of Energy in the operation of five leading-edge national laboratories. Battelle s headquarters is in Columbus, Ohio.