Merck KGaA
Merck KGaA
Merck KGaA (pronounced: /mɛrk kɑːɡeɪɑː/) is a multinational pharmaceutical, chemical and life sciences company headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany. It is one of the world's oldest operating chemical and pharmaceutical companies, as well as one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world.
Etymology
The name "Merck" is derived from the family that founded the company in 1668. The KGaA (Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien) structure is a German corporate designation indicating a partnership limited by shares.
History
Merck KGaA was founded in 1668 by Friedrich Jacob Merck, an apothecary, in Darmstadt, Germany. The company has since grown to become a global leader in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
Products and Services
Merck KGaA's portfolio includes a wide range of products and services in the fields of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and chemicals. The company is particularly known for its work in the areas of oncology, neurology, and immunology.
Related Companies
Merck KGaA operates globally through various subsidiaries and associated companies, including Merck Serono, MilliporeSigma, and EMD Performance Materials.
See Also
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Chemical industry
- Life sciences
- Darmstadt
- Germany
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biotechnology
- Chemicals
- Oncology
- Neurology
- Immunology
- Merck Serono
- MilliporeSigma
- EMD Performance Materials
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Merck KGaA
- Wikipedia's article - Merck KGaA
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