Address: Смольная ул. 24 D, Бuзнес центр MERIDIAN, Москва, 125445 ,Russia
Tel: + 7 (495) 937 33 04
Web: http://www.merck.ru/ru/index.html;jsessionid=A6F650459DD9F50CCEFBCE9B94819260
Merck is a global pharmaceutical and chemical enterprise with around 40,000 employees in 67 countries. With the acquisition of Millipore in July 2010, a global leader in the life science tools market, revenues totaled around EUR 9.3 billion in 2010.
The Pharmaceuticals business sector comprises innovative prescription drugs as well as over-the-counter products. The Chemicals business sector offers specialty products for the electronics, printing, coatings, cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
The operational business is managed under the umbrella of Merck KGaA headquartered in Darmstadt (Germany). Around 30% of the company’s total capital is publicly traded, while the Merck family owns an interest of about 70% via the general partner E. Merck KG.
Merck is the world’s oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company – its roots date back to 1668.
Merck in Russia
Merck has been present in Russia for over 100 years. It is actively involved in developing an ever-stronger presence on the Russian market, by emphasizing the concept of ‘Best Pharma.’
Major Products Chemicals
Laboratory products and reagents, Bioscience research products, raw materials for pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food preparations, specialty pigments for printing, plastic, coating and cosmetic industries
Major Areas Pharmaceuticals
Therapeutic areas: Endocrinology, Fertility, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Cardiometabiloc Care
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