Thermo Fisher Scientific is an American company that provides scientific research services, analytical instruments, reagents, consumables, software, and services. The company was founded in 2006 through the merger of Thermo Electron Corporation and Fisher Scientific International Inc. They are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "TMO." It is also a component of the S&P 500 index, which includes the 500 largest publicly traded companies in the United States.
Thermo Electron Corporation was founded in 1956 as a provider of analytical instruments, including mass spectrometers and chromatographs. Fisher Scientific International Inc., on the other hand, was established in 1902 as a manufacturer and distributor of laboratory equipment and supplies.
Thermo Fisher Scientific operates in various segments, including life sciences solutions, analytical instruments, specialty diagnostics, and laboratory products and services. The company serves a wide range of customers, including pharmaceutical and biotech companies, academic and government research institutions, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, as well as industrial and environmental testing labs.
Thermo Fisher Scientific has a global presence and operates in over 180 countries. It has acquired several other companies over the years to expand its product and service offerings and strengthen its position in the life sciences and analytical instrumentation markets.