Description

Waters Corporation is a global specialty measurement firm delivering advanced analytical solutions across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Its operations are structured into two key segments: Waters and TA. Through its Waters segment, the company develops, produces, sells, and maintains sophisticated liquid chromatography (HPLC/UPLC) and mass spectrometry (MS) systems. This includes a range of essential support items like chromatography columns, various consumables, and comprehensive post-warranty service plans. These MS instruments are crucial for applications spanning drug discovery and development, including clinical trial testing, protein analysis in disease research, nutritional safety assessments, and environmental monitoring. The TA segment specializes in the design, manufacturing, sales, and servicing of instruments for thermal analysis, rheometry, and calorimetry. These are vital for predicting the behavior and stability of a wide array of materials, from fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and water to polymers, metals, and viscous liquids. Their utility extends across industrial, consumer goods, healthcare sectors, and life science research. Furthermore, Waters develops and provides software solutions designed to interface with both its own instruments and those from other manufacturers. A diverse clientele utilizes Waters' offerings, including customers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, biochemical, industrial, nutritional safety, environmental, academic, and governmental sectors. These solutions are employed in critical functions such as research and development, quality assurance, and various other laboratory analyses. Established in 1958, Waters Corporation maintains its headquarters in Milford, Massachusetts.