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10/03/2025

A warm welcome to our new Fecc member: Merck!

A warm welcome to our new Fecc member: Merck! We are happy to have you on board!

Merck*, a leading science and technology company, operates across life science, healthcare and electronics. The company covers everything from providing products and services that accelerate drug development and manufacturing as well as discovering unique ways to treat the most challenging diseases to enabling the intelligence of devices. In particular, the Merck Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, is dedicated to advancing scientific research and innovation in the life sciences sector. With a strong focus on biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and diagnostics, Merck Life Science supports scientists and researchers in their quest to discover new therapies and improve patient outcomes. Scientific exploration and responsible entrepreneurship have been key to Merck’s technological and scientific advances. This is how Merck has thrived since its founding in 1668. The founding family remains the majority owner of the publicly listed company.

Merck is joining Fecc as an associate member.

Please visit their website and their LinkedIn page for more information.

(*) Merck holds the global rights to the Merck name and brand. The only exceptions are the United States and Canada, where the business sectors of Merck operate as MilliporeSigma in life science, EMD Serono in healthcare, and EMD Electronics in electronics.

Fecc represents some 1,600 chemical distribution companies, many of which are small and medium-sized companies (SMEs). Our members contribute to innovation and sustainability besides adding value to the supply chain, by sourcing, developing, marketing, and distributing a wide range of specialty chemicals and ingredients to over one million downstream users ranging from automotive, electronics, paint, and construction to pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, and nutrition industries, each with their own specialized needs.

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