Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE:TMO) is a global provider of laboratory products, analytical instruments, reagents, consumables, software and services. Its offerings support research, drug discovery and development, clinical diagnostics, biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing, as well as environmental, industrial and other applied markets.
The company’s portfolio includes mass spectrometers, genetic analysis and sequencing systems, electron microscopes, chromatography equipment, laboratory plastics, cell culture products, antibodies, protein and molecular biology reagents, and diagnostic testing solutions. Thermo Fisher also provides contract development and manufacturing services, clinical research services, laboratory management, instrument maintenance and other support through brands that include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific and Unity Lab Services.
Thermo Fisher was created in 2006 through the merger of Thermo Electron and Fisher Scientific. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company serves customers worldwide through a broad international manufacturing, distribution and service network. Marc N. Casper has served as the company’s president and chief executive officer since 2009 and has also held leadership roles on its board.
