FUJIFILM Wako Chemicals Europe GmbH celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special event on 29 May 2024. Founded in 1974 as Wako Chemicals GmbH in Düsseldorf and expanded to Neuss in 1983, this event marks a significant milestone for the company. Acquired by Fujifilm Corporation in 2017, FUJIFILM Wako Chemicals Europe GmbH has continued to thrive with a focus on diagnostic reagents, laboratory chemicals and speciality chemicals.
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The company generously donated €6,000 to the Neuss City Library to support STEM education initiatives in honour of its golden jubilee. The sponsorship will be used to fund a series of workshops on topics such as robotics, chemistry, biology, programming and artificial intelligence. In line with the library’s mission to provide educational opportunities for children, teenagers and families, these workshops are interactive and engaging.
Koichi Yoshida, President of FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical Corporation said:
“FUJIFILM Wako Chemicals Europe GmbH has a proud history of developing high-quality products that meet the needs of cutting-edge research. We are thrilled to celebrate our 50th anniversary by giving back to the community and supporting STEM education in collaboration with the Neuss City Library. Through this sponsorship, we hope to inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators and foster a passion for discovery and learning.”
The event was attended by Dr Jörg Geerlings, Deputy Mayor, Koichi Yoshida, President of FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical Corporation, and Hans-Jörg Schlumberger, Managing Director of FUJIFILM Wako Chemicals Europe GmbH. Dr Geerlings presented the cheque.
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