Waters (NYSE:WAT) is a global provider of analytical instruments, software and services for laboratory and research applications. The company designs, manufactures and sells technologies centered on liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, separation science, and related sample preparation and detection systems. Its product portfolio includes chromatographs, mass spectrometers, columns and consumables, laboratory informatics and workflow software, as well as technical support and training services that help customers run and interpret complex analyses.
Waters serves a wide range of end markets that include pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, contract research and testing laboratories, academic and government research institutions, clinical diagnostics, food and environmental testing, and industrial and chemical manufacturers. The company operates through a global sales and service network, supporting customers across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific and other international markets with regional offices, distribution partners and application support teams.
Founded in 1958, Waters has a history as a specialist in separation and analytical science and has been publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts, the company emphasizes innovation in instrumentation and informatics and pairs product sales with laboratory services and consumables to provide end-to-end analytical solutions. Waters’ ongoing focus is on enabling more precise, reliable and efficient analytical workflows for regulated and research environments worldwide.
