20 Current news of VWR
rssVWR expands its global footprint in Latin America
14-09-2012
VWR International LLC announced the acquisition of Sovereign Group, a distributor of lab products with distribution centers and sales organizations in Brazil and Argentina.The acquisition of Sovereign significantly increases VWR's breadth of operations, expanding its geographic footprint into ...
13-09-2012
VWR International, LLC announced the acquisition of KLEN International's mining supply business. Based in Perth, Australia and dating back to 1974, KLEN is a diversified chemical manufacturer and distributor with businesses that provide a wide range of products to industrial customers. VWR is ...
21-08-2012
Hoefer, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (HBIO), announced its partnership with VWR International to sell its premium line of electrophoresis products across Europe.“We are very excited about this new partnership with VWR International. VWR’s vast European reach and ...
European Leader, Manuel Brocke-Benz, Appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer
30-07-2012
VWR International, LLC announced that John Ballbach, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and its Board agreed on his departure from VWR. Mr. Ballbach's responsibilities will be retained by several of VWR's most senior leaders, effective immediately. Manuel Brocke-Benz, ...
VWR expands its presence in cleanroom and critical environment products
02-05-2012
VWR International, LLC announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire basan Germany GmbH, including its subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, France, Italy, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam. The agreement is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval in ...
05-04-2012
VWR International, LLC announced that it has acquired VITRUM PRAHA S.R.O. and VITRUM ROZNOV S.R.O., two distributors of scientific laboratory supplies headquartered in Prague and Roznov. VITRUM PRAHA and VITRUM ROZNOV were founded in the early 1990's and are two well established independent ...
VWR strengthens its position in Italy
06-09-2011
VWR International, LLC announced that it has acquired INTERNATIONAL P.B.I. S.p.A., based in Milan, Italy. Established in 1956, INTERNATIONAL P.B.I. is a leading supplier for laboratory equipment and products in Italy, with state of the art expertise in the microbiology field. The Company ...
VWR Increases its Mining Industry and Chemical Portfolio
20-04-2011
VWR International, LLC announced that it agreed to acquire the business of Anachemia Canada Inc. and its affiliates, pending customary closing conditions. Based in Montreal, Anachemia is an industry leader for the sale and distribution of chemicals, laboratory supplies and equipment in the ...
08-01-2010
PerkinElmer, Inc., announced that OneSource®, a component of the Analytical Sciences and Laboratory Services business, has entered into an agreement with global laboratory supply and distribution company VWR International, LLC, to develop a joint service offering. The combined solution ...
04-05-2007
VWR International, Inc., a portfolio company of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc. (CD&R), announced that CDRV Investors, Inc., its parent company, has entered into a definitive agreement that will result in VWR being acquired by Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP). The transaction is expected to be ...
