Waters (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical science, specializing in the development, manufacture and distribution of high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) and mass spectrometry systems. The company’s instruments and consumables are widely used to separate, identify and quantify chemical and biochemical compounds across research, quality control and regulatory applications.
Waters’ product portfolio encompasses chromatographic columns, sample preparation devices, detectors, software platforms and mass spectrometers that serve industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food and beverage, environmental testing and chemical manufacturing. Its solutions support method development, validation and routine testing workflows, enabling customers to meet stringent regulatory requirements and accelerate innovation in areas like drug discovery, clinical diagnostics and food safety.
Headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts, Waters operates sales, service and support centers in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. The company’s extensive global footprint ensures local technical assistance, training programs and application support for laboratories of all sizes. Waters is also active in collaborative research initiatives and maintains partnerships with leading academic and industrial laboratories to advance analytical methodologies.
Founded in 1958 by James L. Waters, the company has grown from pioneering the first microprocessor-controlled liquid chromatograph to delivering integrated solutions in separation and detection science. Since 2014, Udit Batra has served as President and Chief Executive Officer, guiding Waters through technological innovation and strategic expansion of its service offerings. Under his leadership, the company continues to invest in product development aimed at improving laboratory efficiency and data quality.
