Bayer

Last one in the list of the largest German companies is Bayer. Bayer AG is a German multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology firm that ranks among the world's largest. Bayer, based in Leverkusen, sells pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare products, agricultural chemicals, seeds, and biotechnology. The company is included in the stock market index EURO STOXX 50. Friedrich Bayer (1825-1880) and dyer Friedrich Weskott (1821-1876) founded Bayer in Barmen in 1863. As was customary at the period, the company began as a dyestuffs manufacturer.

Bayer was established in 1863 in Barmen by dye dealer Friedrich Bayer (1825-1880) and dyer Friedrich Weskott (1821-1876). The company began as a dyestuffs maker, as was usual at the time. Bayer expanded their business into other fields due to the adaptability of aniline chemistry, and in 1899 Bayer launched the molecule acetylsalicylic acid under the trademarked name Aspirin. Bayer secured a trademark for the "Bayer Cross" logo in 1904, which was then imprinted onto each aspirin tablet, resulting in an iconic product that is still sold by Bayer today.

Bayer expanded their business into other fields due to the adaptability of aniline chemistry, and in 1899 Bayer launched the molecule acetylsalicylic acid under the trademarked name Aspirin. Bayer secured a trademark for the "Bayer Cross" logo in 1904, which was then imprinted onto each aspirin tablet, resulting in an iconic product that is still sold by Bayer today. Other well-known Bayer products that were initially commercialized include heroin, phenobarbital, polyurethanes, and polycarbonates. Bayer, as a healthcare leader, offers innovative solutions to prevent, mitigate, and treat disease. Bayer's agricultural leadership provides farmers with customized solutions to sow, cultivate, and safeguard their harvests while using less land, water, and energy.

Founded: 1863
Headquarters: Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Website: https://www.bayer.com/