Business: The company is developing a vaccine that can treat a wide range of bacterial diseases, including anthrax and bubonic plague. Headquarters: St. Paul
Chairman and CEO: Joe Shaw
Revenue: None so far
Employees: nine
Website: www.syntiron.com
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The Austin, Minn.-based company has long made a name for itself selling Spam, Jennie-O turkeys, Planters nuts and more, but high costs have eroded its profits.
