Starting as the first European pharmacy for Western medicine in Thailand named Siam Dispensary on New Road in 1878, B.Grimm expanded into a billion-dollar corporation with a variety of lucrative interests. Under the leadership of its founders Bernhard Grimm and Erwin Mueller, the company quickly became successful and was later appointed as official court pharmacist to the Thai Royal Family. B.Grimm committed itself to the improvement of Thailand’s healthcare system, serving as one of the kingdom’s leading suppliers of pharmaceuticals, antiseptics, laboratory instruments, and medical equipment to hospitals and clinics.

B.Grimm, under the leadership of Herbert and Alma Link, has been recognised for its contribution to the betterment of Thai society. In the 1900s, B.Grimm was awarded the Coat of Arms of Siam for its service to the country during the reign of King Rama V. The company was also granted the use of the Coat of Arms of Siam from Crown Prince Vajiravudh. After the First World War, during the reign of King Rama VII, B.Grimm would receive this honour again, with some adjustments to the Garuda signifying another reign. Moreover, B.Grimm was granted the Royal Coat of Arms by HM King Rama VII. The B.Grimm logo is inspired by Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, as the company was the main importer of the enamelled tiles that adorn the historic temple. Moreover, in 1939, Adolf Link was appointed Siam’s Honorary Consul General in Hamburg. Later, in 1953, Dr. Gerhard A. Link was appointed to succeed his father as Honorary Consul in Hamburg.

In addition to laying a solid healthcare foundation for the country, Thailand’s economic boom has been an opportunity for B.Grimm to contribute to the country’s infrastructure, utilities, and amenities. Since its earliest days, B.Grimm has provided cooling systems, refrigeration installation, security and fire systems and services to myriad leading government buildings, residential and office complexes, plants, hospitals, and hotels nationwide.

Over more than a century of historic links with the Kingdom of Thailand, B.Grimm and the Link family has been actively engaged in supplementing various social development endeavours including projects with the Royal Family. Dr. Harald Link holds to his family values and traditions, summarised as “Doing Business with Compassion.” His contribution covers environment, livelihood, education, sports, and culture.

B.Grimm gives a strong support to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), most notable the tiger conservation programme in Thailand, aiming to protect the land and increase the population of Bengal tiger. Particularly during the pandemic of Covid-19, Dr. Link believes in addressing the root cause of the novel coronavirus with wildlife protection. In addition, B.Grimm is responsible for planting hundreds of thousands of trees in Thailand and the company is committed to the concept of circular economy.

“For 143 years of doing business in Thailand, what B.Grimm has always adhered to is doing business with compassion.” – Harald Link