A long history for a bright future

With a tradition spanning over three hundred years, Merck is the oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company in the world. We still operate successfully in both sectors.
This long history signifies a capacity at Merck that is still valid today and will be a crucial factor of success in future: the ability of our leaders and employees to sustain essential characteristics of the company and – at the same time – to follow a pioneering spirit and drive innovation. Being aware of this core capacity we have formulated our future strategy “Sustain. Change. Grow.”
 
A portrait of Heinrich Emanuel Merck as a young man, ca. short before the 1820th. For more information/other pictures please contact history@merck.de
Heinrich Emanuel Merck - transition from pharmacy to industrial company
At Merck we are proud of our history. Our employees made this success story happen and they are our key to a bright future: through their enthusiasm for innovation, their professional excellence and their commitment to our company.
Find out more about our history here.
 
Young man in lab carefully looking at an injection while taking a sample
Scientist Victor Pérez Medina Martinez in a laboratory at Merck Mexico

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OUR HISTORY AT A GLANCE

1668: Friedrich Jacob Merck purchases what was later called the “Engel-Apotheke” (Angel Pharmacy), the nucleus of the company
1827: Heinrich Emanuel Merck initiates the move to industrial production
1900: Merck is represented on all continents
1995: Merck goes public
2007: Serono acquisition, divestment of Generics, capital increase, admission to the DAX®

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