VWR International

VWR International
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryScientific products distributor
Founded1852 (1852)
HeadquartersRadnor, Pennsylvania,
United States
Key people
Emmanuel Ligner (CEO)
ProductsChemicals, protective clothing, research equipment, specialized laboratory furniture
ServicesLaboratory services, clinical and biorepository services, procurement services
Revenue$5.9 billion (2018)
Number of employees
Over 12,000 worldwide
ParentAvantor
Websitewww.vwr.com

VWR International is an American company involved in the distribution of research laboratory products headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania. VWR primarily serves the government, biotechnology, life science, education, electronics and pharmaceutical sectors. In 2010, the company maintained operations in 25 countries.