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.”

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.