LAVAL, Quebec, May 23, 2016 /CNW/ -- Valeant
Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE: VRX) (TSX: VRX) today
announced that Walmart, one of Valeant's largest customers, has
presented Bausch + Lomb with a Supplier of the Year Award for
U.S. Manufacturing in the Consumables and Health & Wellness
areas. Bausch + Lomb, which includes the Valeant Consumer
Healthcare portfolio and businesses, is the largest global provider
of eye care products.
The award, which was presented at Walmart's annual supplier
summit, recognized Valeant's significant current and long-term
investment plans in its U.S. manufacturing facilities –
specifically the Bausch + Lomb sites in Greenville, S.C. and Tampa – and acknowledged Valeant's investment
in the Bausch + Lomb contact lens manufacturing facility in
Rochester, N.Y.
"We take pride in our ability to develop and introduce products
that consumers want and need, and on our speed-to-market
capabilities," said Joe Gordon,
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Consumer
Healthcare. "Being recognized by Walmart as a top supplier is
a true honor, and we look forward to additional growth and success
with Walmart, our division's largest customer."
"I want to extend my sincere appreciation to our local Walmart
team and our cross-functional teams for their support and focus on
Walmart. Thanks to their efforts, our investments in U.S.
manufacturing, solid service levels, and broad portfolio of strong
consumer brands have not gone unnoticed by Walmart," said
Gordon.
About Bausch + Lomb
Bausch + Lomb, a Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.
company, is a leading global eye health organization that is solely
focused on protecting, enhancing and restoring people's eyesight.
Our core businesses include ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, contact
lenses, lens care products, ophthalmic surgical devices and
instruments. We develop, manufacture and market one of the most
comprehensive product portfolios in our industry, which is
available in more than 100 countries.
About Valeant Consumer Healthcare
Valeant has built one of the fastest growing consumer healthcare
businesses in the U.S. based on retail sales. Valeant
Consumer Healthcare offers a wide range of consumer healthcare
products that improve the quality of everyday life:
- Eye care: Includes lens care solutions Biotrue® Multi-Purpose
Solution, PeroxiClear® hydrogen peroxide solution and
renu® fresh™ multi-purpose solutions; Soothe XP® eye drops for dry
eye, Alaway® eye drops, TheraPearl® Eye Mask
- Skin care: Includes the CeraVe® moisturizer and AMBI lines, as
well as the AcneFree ® line.
- Vitamins: Includes Ocuvite® and PreserVision® eye vitamin and
mineral supplements
In addition to our product portfolio, Valeant Consumer
Healthcare has a rich pipeline that relies on a research strategy
that includes new formulations for existing products and line
extensions, among others.
About Valeant
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE/TSX:VRX) is a
multinational specialty pharmaceutical company that develops,
manufactures and markets a broad range of pharmaceutical products
primarily in the areas of dermatology, gastrointestinal disorders,
eye health, neurology and branded generics. More information about
Valeant can be found at www.valeant.com.
Contact Information:
Laurie W. Little
949-461-6002
laurie.little@valeant.com
Elif McDonald
905-695-7607
elif.mcdonald@valeant.com
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or
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