Fort Worth is well known for its ties to agriculture, aviation and energy, but one of its major companies has brought the city international renown and scientific accolades, as well as provided jobs for thousands.
Alcon Laboratories, incorporated in 1947, may arguably be Fort Worth’s most successful startup. That’s certainly what Thomas McDonald would say, and now he’s written a book to back it up.
McDonald, a longtime Alcon employee, just published a book about the first 50 years of the company titled: “Alcon Laboratories — A Vision Fulfilled, 1947-1997.” The 450-page oversized book is published by TCU Press and retails for $54.95…