Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI), based in Columbia, Maryland, is the American subsidiary of Shimadzu Corporation (Kyoto, Japan), a global leader in scientific instrumentation. Since its founding in 1975 as a distribution hub, SSI has grown into a comprehensive provider of analytical solutions, with a national network of regional offices, field service and sales engineers, and a cutting-edge Customer Training and Education Center. SSI also supports U.S. markets through Shimadzu U.S.A. Manufacturing, which produces key technologies such as HPLC, GC-MS/MS, and LC-MS/MS systems.
Beyond distribution and support, SSI fosters innovation through its Solution Center, which encourages collaborative research and application development, and its Innovation Center, where engineers and scientists partner with universities, government agencies, and industry leaders.
Shimadzu’s instruments are trusted by scientists across the Americas, from premier research institutions to federal, state, and local laboratories. The company is also deeply engaged in academia through its grant initiatives and the SPARQ program, which promotes long-term partnerships with colleges and universities.
Driven by a commitment to innovation, expertise, and service, Shimadzu continues to advance analytical technology to help researchers and manufacturers achieve faster, more accurate results.