COMPANY BREAKTHROUGHS BEGIN WITH CURIOSITY Our company is a vibrant team of specialists in Healthcare, Life Science and Performance Materials. We share a love of science and a passion for technology. SHARE WE LOVE A CHALLENGE We discover and develop for life in all its vibrancy, from great human questions to small everyday joys. For nearly 350 years, curiosity has been driving us to deliver excellence to patients and our customers – and to imagine the future. OUR PURSUIT: PROGRESS FOR PEOPLE EVERYWHERE We help improve and prolong life From prescription medicines to treat conditions such as cancer and infertility, to over-the-counter products for a healthy lifestyle, our goal is to make a difference to millions of people around the world. EXPLORE HEALTHCARE Our research helps researchers In our Life Science business we collaborate with the global scientific community to solve the industry's toughest problems. We provide scientists with lab materials, technologies and services to make research and biotech production simpler, faster and safer. EXPLORE LIFE SCIENCE We create brilliant perspectives and crystal clear images In our Performance Materials business we develop specialty chemicals for demanding applications, from liquid crystals and OLED materials for displays and lighting to effect pigments for coatings and cosmetics through to high-tech materials for the electronics industry. EXPLORE PERFORMANCE MATERIALS SOLVING GLOBAL CHALLENGES We think in generations, not only in quarters. Our approach to corporate responsibility is simple: We look, listen and do things better. RESPONSIBILITY AT OUR COMPANY We are a science and technology company driven by a passion for research and discovery. It is a special honor for me to lead this unique company. We are well-positioned for sustainable and profitable growth. We have a lot planned. We are curious about the future. I hope that you share our curiosity. Stefan Oschmann Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany LET’S MAKE GREAT THINGS HAPPEN TOGETHER. Partner With Us Many of our achievements in science and technology are built on strong partnerships. We join forces with companies, researchers and bold innovators from all over the world. LEARN MORE EXPLORE MORE Who We Are Press Responsibility Partnering Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany Headquarters Frankfurter Straße 250 Darmstadt, 64293, Germany +496151720 +496151722000 service@emdgroup.com COMPANY CAREERS INVESTORS PRESS RESEARCH RESPONSIBILITY CONTACT US HEALTHCARE Healthcare Expertise Overview LIFE SCIENCE Clinical & Diagnostics Emerging Biotech Environmental Testing Food & Beverage Government & Academic Research Industrial Pharma & BioPharma Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Research Pharma QC PERFORMANCE MATERIALS Architecture Automotive Cosmetics Displays Effect Pigments Functional Materials Optoelectronics Semiconductors Publication of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany There are two different, unaffiliated companies that use the name MERCK. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, which operates this website, uses the firm name "Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany," in the United States and Canada, and also uses "EMD Serono" in biopharma, "MilliporeSigma" in life science and "EMD Performance Materials" in materials business. The other company, Merck & Co., Inc. holds the rights in the trademark MERCK in the United States and Canada. Merck & Co. is not affiliated with or related to Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, which owns the MERCK trademark in all other countries of the world. To reflect such fact and to avoid any confusion, certain logos, terms and business description of the publication on this website have been substituted or modified, such as by referring to "Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany" instead of "Merck" standing alone. Publications on this webpage, therefore, slightly deviate from the otherwise identical versions accessible outside the United States and Canada. Copyright 2017 Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany LEGAL DISCLAIMER PRIVACY STATEMENT TERMS OF USE Cookie Disclaimer This website uses 'cookies' to give you the best, most relevant experience. Using this website means you’re Ok with this. You can change which cookies are set at any time - and find out more about themin our cookie policy. COOKIE POLICY ACCEPT MORE INFO