Type: Public
On the web: http://www.roperind.com
Employees: 8,050
Employee growth: 5.2%

Control, pump, scan, authorize, and analyze: Roper Industries is an amalgamation of activities. Its business segments comprise Medical and Scientific Imaging (digital imaging products and software); Energy Systems and Controls (controls and sensors, testing/inspection equipment); Industrial Technology (pumps, leak testing, flow measurement), and RF (radio frequency) Technology (toll/traffic systems, card systems, and software). Its lines are used in niche markets engaged in RF, as well as water, energy, research and medical, education, and security applications. The company aims for end-markets seeking value-added, engineered products. The US generates almost 75% of sales.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2011:
Sales: $2,797.1M
One year growth: 17.2%
Net income: $427.2M
Income growth: 32.4%

Officers:
Chairman, President, and CEO: Brian D. Jellison
VP and CFO: John Humphrey
Group VP Industrial Technology: Nigel W. (Will) Crocker

Competitors:
Agilent Technologies
Halliburton
IDEX

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