Westat

Survey the market research business, and you'll find Westat among the leaders of the pack. A statistical survey organization, the company provides research and consulting services, including study design and analysis, data collection, program evaluation, and communications campaign development. It has technical expertise in survey and analytical methods, computer systems technology, biomedical science, and clinical trials. Westat serves US, state, and local government clients, in addition to businesses and foundations. It has offices in six US states, as well as international locations around the world. The company was founded in 1963 and is employee-owned.

Geographic Reach

Westat has offices in Bethesda, Maryland; Atlanta; Cambridge, Massachusetts; Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina; Philadelphia; and Houston. International offices are located in Beijing, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, India, South Africa, and Thailand.

Strategy

In late 2012 Westat expanded through the acquisition of Atlanta-based GeoStats, a research and technology firm. Because of the advanced technology Geostats uses, the deal enhanced Westat's expertise in collecting and analyzing geospatial mobility and physical activity data.