Waters Corporation

Waters Corporation is a global leader in analytical instruments and software for the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences. Founded in 1958 and publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker WAT, the company operates in over 100 countries with a workforce of approximately 7,600 employees.

The company's core technologies include liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis. It manufactures and supplies a range of products, from analytical instrumentation and separations columns to laboratory consumables and informatics software. These tools are used across major industry verticals such as pharmaceuticals, clinical diagnostics, food and beverage, environmental testing, and materials science.

With a history spanning over 65 years, Waters Corporation supports scientific analysis and laboratory management for a diverse global customer base. The company's work involves the development, production, and service of complex technical systems that require specialized knowledge in chemistry, engineering, and data science.