Merck and Co
From Graces Guide
1891 Merck & Co., Inc. Rahway, NJ, U.S.A. was founded on January 1, 1891. George Merck, age 23, established the company in the U.S. to distribute fine chemicals throughout New York City and the neighbouring areas.
George Merck's son, George W. Merck, led the company through the 1927 merger with Powers-Weightman-Rosengarten Co. and turned his attention toward building research capacity, catalyzing the company’s reputation for innovation.
1953 (1955?) The merger to create Merck Sharp & Dohme brought together extensive chemical research and manufacturing facilities with Sharp & Dohme's pharmaceutical development, marketing expertise and international presence.
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