Facts About Us

• We are one of the top 20 leading pharmaceutical companies in the world.

• Founded in Ingelheim 1885, Boehringer Ingelheim still remains a family-owned company.

• Value through Innovation is our corporate vision, our headline goal, and has helped us build on our strength and make the most of our distinctive character.

• Our mission, in the UK, is to improve the health and well being of people and animals through being part of an independent, innovative, research and development driven company.

• In 2006, worldwide, we had sales of €10.6 billion; 11% increase on 2005. Sales in the UK exceeded £260 million.

• Worldwide we re-invested €1.6 billion in research and development (R&D), in 2006.

• We have 6 R&D centres worldwide, the largest is based in Biberach, Germany. For more information, visit the R&D section of the corporate website.

• Worldwide we have 38,400 employees; 900 in the UK.

• Our site at Bracknell is the centre for worldwide supply of sterile Unit Dose Vials, which are produced using Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) Technology.

• Our key areas of interest are: respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, HIV, Parkinson’s disease, cerebrovascular disease and depression.

• As part of our commitment to embracing economic and social well-being in the countries and communities in which we operate, we are dedicated to addressing social and environmental issues. During 2006, in the UK, we recycled a total of 1179 tons of material, including 901 tonnes of plastic, 300 fluorescent tubes and 132 tonnes of paper, saving the environment 2244 trees. This does not include the 1000 trees already planted by the company (one for each employee, to celebrate our position in the 2006 Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For).

• In 2006 we donated a total of £27411 to external charities through our Community Spirit programme.

• Our chosen charity of the year is Naomi House is a purpose-built children's hospice that provides a homely environment for children and young people with life-limiting conditions that mean that they will not live to become adults.