About Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO)

Company Description:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a global leader in the healthcare industry, particularly in the Diagnostics & Research sector. The company commits to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer by providing analytical instruments, equipment, reagents and consumables, software, and services for research, analysis, discovery, and diagnostics.

Founded in 1956 through the merger of Thermo Electron and Fisher Scientific, Thermo Fisher Scientific has grown to become a prominent name in the scientific community, offering products and services across the globe with headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States.

Main Product(s):

Thermo Fisher provides a broad range of high-tech instruments, laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables, and reagents to help customers tackle complex analytical challenges in a variety of fields including healthcare, life science research, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academia.

Short History of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.:

• 1956 – The company was established through the merger of Thermo Electron and Fisher Scientific.
• 2006 – The name Thermo Fisher Scientific was adopted following the merger.
• 2013 – Acquired Life Technologies Corporation for approximately $13.6 billion which significantly expanded its presence in the life sciences industry.
• 2021 – Thermo Fisher announced the acquisition of PPD, a leading clinical research organization, for $17.4 billion.
• 2023 – Continues to be at the forefront of the diagnostics and research industry with significant contributions to healthcare and scientific communities.