While googling around I  found a doc with some info on Quixtar's, or
Alticor's, Research & Development programs. Folks, this is one
serious company. Have a look at this –

Alticor R&D/QA Division Facts

• 43, sq ft (4, sq meters)

• 
  More than 5 dedicated scientists and
  technicians around the world
• 
  1 advanced degrees, with  32 Ph.D.'s
• 
  Approximately 4,5 years of total R&D/QA experience
• 
  More than 5 full time staff in
  international affiliates including strong technical staff in Korea, China
  and Japan

• 
  65 R&D/QA  labs worldwide
• 
  38 labs in Ada, Michigan
• 
  15 in California
• 
  12 abroad, including Europe, Japan, China,
  Korea and India

•  
  Scientists and Engineers have diverse
  educational and experiences, many with advanced degrees

• 
  Chemistry, BioChemistry, Microbiology, Molecular
  Biology, Food Science, Food Technology, Nutritional Sciences, Horticultural
  & Plant Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical
  Engineering, Package Engineering, Material Science, Toxicology, Pharmaceutical
  Sciences & Clinical Research, Business Administration

• Dedicated to developing new and
  improved products, which meet customer needs and expectations in the global
  market place.

•  Product Development

• 
  Beauty, Personal Care, Home Care, Water
  & Air, Nutrition, Cookware

• Our dedication to this mission is
  evidenced by

• 
  More than 6 Domestic and International patents
• 
  More than 4 Patents pending
• 
  More than 2 Published papers and conference
  publications
• 
  More than 75 University Associations
• 
  More than 85 Trade Associations
• 
  More than 24 Technical Consultants

 
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