Merck in China

Merck initiated its business in China in 1900, distributing high-purity reagents via the ports of Shaighai, Guangzhou and Tianjin. And one hundred years later, Merck is now represented in the most developed cities in China. The century has witnessed Merck’s development in China: in 1995, Merck’s delegates were dispatched to explore China’s market and representative offices were set up in Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou gradually after 1996. In 1997, Merck (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd, a solely invested and registered international company, was established in Pudong Wai Gao Qiao Free Trade Zone of Shanghai by Merck KGaA and is now in full operation under the name of Merck Chemicals (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. As a global enterprise foreign-owed, our business includes from sales to research and development in all aspects.

Merck products are enjoying an increasing popularity with the Chinese people, especially the two major products pearl luster pigments and analytical reagents. Besides, Merck also has its Pharmaceutical and LC business operations in China. In early 2005, China Purchasing Office was set up in Shanghai to enhance Merck’s exploration in China. To provide technical support to Chinese customers, 2007 saw the founding of Merck Chemicals (Shanghai) Song-Jiang Site. Since then, Merck Chemicals has got a comprehensive processing site with functions of processing, storage, research and development in China.

China is now the focus of the world attention with its strong economic growth over several years and has become the favorite destination for foreign direct investment. This also means incredible opportunity for Merck. And Merck is being active in the dynamic market with its committed employees as its values driver and with its high-tech innovative products that the Chinese people encounter on a daily basis.

Customers may not realize it----Merck chemicals are inside most products they encounter on a daily basis. For example, Merck high purity chemical reagent shows its magic power in the restoration of Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses in Xi’an; Merck effect pigments distinguish Qiangsheng taxi in Shanghai with its brilliant golden body. And it is Merck IR 3535 mosquito repellent that is used in Liushen flora water, which is familiar to every Chinese family.

The two divisions of our business sector offer high-quality industrial and laboratory chemicals for technology-driven applications in laboratories and industry. High-tech chemicals from Merck can be found, for example, inorganic reagents, such as salts, acids, special-effect automotive paints, cosmetics, or the coatings of camera lenses. The combination of top quality, pioneering spirit in research, and a customer-centric approach to product development gives us market leadership positions in many segments.