SIGMA ALDRICH INC

Business Nature: Trading Company (Subsidiary of Merck KGaA)

Company Profile:

Sigma-Aldrich Taiwan is a branch of the global life science and high-technology enterprise Sigma-Aldrich, which was acquired by Merck KGaA in 2015. The Taiwan entity primarily functions as a comprehensive trading, distribution, and service provider. It specializes in supplying high-quality chemicals, laboratory reagents, analytical equipment, and advanced materials to academic research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and industrial manufacturers across Taiwan. While it manages a vast supply chain and provides technical support to local clients, it operates mainly as a commercial entity for sales and distribution rather than a primary manufacturing factory.

Sigma Aldrich Inc. operates in Taiwan through its parent company, Merck KGaA. Their product portfolio in Taiwan includes the following categories:

Analytical Chemistry

Analytical reagents, solvents for HPLC and GC, standards for chromatography, spectroscopy accessories, and titration products.

Life Science Research

Antibodies, cell culture media, reagents for molecular biology, proteins, enzymes, and kits for genomics and proteomics research.

Chemical Synthesis

Building blocks, catalysts, ligands, reagents for organic synthesis, and high-purity solvents for industrial and laboratory applications.

Materials Science

Nanomaterials, polymers, electronic chemicals, carbon nanotubes, graphene, and materials for thin-film deposition and energy research.

Diagnostics and Clinical Testing

Diagnostic reagents, clinical chemistry controls, and components for medical device manufacturing.

Labware and Equipment

Laboratory glassware, plastic consumables, filtration products, and general laboratory equipment.

Custom Services

Custom synthesis, contract manufacturing, analytical services, and custom antibody production.