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Upjohn

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American pharmaceutical manufacturing firm (1886–1995)

The Upjohn Company was an American pharmaceutical manufacturing firm (est. 1886) in Hastings, Michigan, by Dr.² It was founded in Kalamazoo by William E. Upjohn.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1886Founded¹

Industryhealth care industry, pharmaceutical industry¹
HeadquartersMichigan¹
Founded inKalamazoo¹

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The Upjohn Company was an American pharmaceutical manufacturing firm (est. 1886) in Hastings, Michigan, by Dr.²

The story

Founded by William E. Upjohn in 1886, in Kalamazoo.¹

Leadership

Who has led Upjohn, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

FounderWilliam E. Upjohn¹

Acquisitions

Succeeded by Pharmacia & Upjohn¹

Timeline

1995Dissolved Dissolved¹
1886Founded Founded in Kalamazoo¹

Sources

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WikidataUpjohn on Wikidata
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WikipediaUpjohn on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsUpjohn logo by Kopiersperre ( talk ), Public domain