Elanco: Past, Present and Future
Since our start, Elanco has worked to empower veterinarians, farmers, and all those caring for animals with the tools needed to help animals live healthy lives.
A Legacy of Innovation
For more than 65 years, we've focused on delivering innovative animal health solutions that solve our customers’ greatest challenges.
1950s
Where it All Began
Elanco has helped shape the lives of animals and their care providers for more than half a century.
1953
The Beginning of Elanco Animal Health
Eli Lilly and Company introduces the first antibiotic exclusively for veterinary use.
1954
A Dedication to Plants & Animals
New plant and animal science activities are organised and combined into Lilly's Agricultural and Industrial Sales Division.
1955
Agricultural and Veterinary Medicine Research Center
Eli Lilly and Company purchases acreage adjoining the Biological Laboratories of Greenfield, Ind. The facility is completed in 1959 and opens as the Agricultural and Veterinary Medicine Research Center.
1956
Expanding Products
With the purchase of Corn State Laboratories, Lilly expands its line of veterinary products.
1960-1980s
The 60s, 70s & 80s
In 1960, Elanco began growing rapidly into new countries and markets.
1960
Elanco Name Begins
The Agricultural and Sales Division is reorganised and Elanco Products Company is launched.
1960s
Expanding Elanco's Footprint
Elanco expands its footprint by establishing agricultural units and opening up regional offices.
1970s
Growing Business and Products
Elanco continues its global expansion and changes its identity with a bold new logo.
1980s
New Research Focus
Research and development shifts from plant science toward animal health, specifically on increasing the quality of animal-sourced protein.
2000-2010
The early 2000s
A new century brings new changes. Elanco moves its headquarters, acquires new partners, and rapidly grows the product portfolio.
2007
Bringing Employees Together
Elanco builds a dedicated global headquarters campus in Greenfield, Ind., bringing together employees from all areas of the company for the first time.
2007
Growing Through Acquisition
Elanco acquires long-term partner Ivy Animal Health and launches its Pet Animal businesses.
2010s+
The 2010s to Present
From 2010, Elanco continued to expand its global presence and portfolio of products and solutions.
2011
European Expansion
Elanco expands its European presence with the acquisition of Janssen Animal Health.
2012
A Growing Portfolio
With the acquisition of ChemGen, Elanco obtains a portfolio of feed enzyme products for poultry, egg and meat production.
2013
Global Growth and Product Expansion
Elanco completes the first expansion of its headquarters and establishes 'hubs' in international cities. The Pet Animal portfolio grows, and Elanco enters the vaccines sector.
2014
Global Poultry Leader
Elanco acquires Lohmann Animal Health and becomes a global leader in poultry.
2015
Leading Animal Health
Elanco acquires Novartis Animal Health. The combined organisation is committed to leading the animal health industry in delivering innovation and customer value.
2016
U.S. Expansion
Elanco expands its U.S. pet health portfolio by acquiring an innovative platform of vaccines from Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica.
2018
The New, Independent Elanco
Elanco lists on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ELAN), separating from Lilly and giving its employees ownership.
2019
Elanco Completes Separation from Lilly
Elanco becomes a fully-independent pure play animal health company
2019
Elanco's Healthy Purpose™
Elanco launches its Healthy Purpose™ initiative: its corporate social responsibility platform, and commitment to realising its vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life.
2019
Elanco Foundation
Elanco establishes the Elanco Foundation, which is the first-ever charitable foundation in animal health.
2020
Elanco Closes Acquisition of Bayer Animal Health
Elanco, now with the addition of Bayer Animal Health, has improved capabilities, scale and global reach to position the company as a long-term leader in the growing global animal health market.
Our Vision for the Future
As we focus on the future ahead of us, Elanco is committed to animal health and innovation, increasing our ability to deliver for farmers, veterinarians and pet owners.
Elanco employees around the world are working to build a leading animal health company that will make a tangible difference in advancing the health of animals, people and the planet.
The Next Chapter
Our next era of growth will bring continued growth of our product innovation and purpose-driven culture as we further our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life.
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