FMC History

FMC's Spirit of Invention was born in 1883 when founder John Bean created an innovative insecticide spray pump to combat scale, an infestation that was ravaging California's orchards and endangering the livelihood of growers.

Today, FMC continues changing lives as the innovative force behind industry and agriculture, where our products maintain leading market positions.

Click on a year to view a short summary description.


 
FMC History
1883 - In The Beginning
1943 - Launch of chemical business
1956 - New markets
1966 - Expansion
1971 - New directions
1985 - New orbit
1995 - A new millennium


Biographies
 
Investor Relations:
For investor resources including FMC stock price information, financial results, SEC filings, investor presentations, how to obtain an investor kit and more, click here.
 
Careers:
FMC is looking for people to join us in creating, developing, and improving our products and services for the global marketplace. For career opportunities, click here.
 

Innovation that touches your life EVERYDAY