Founded in 1852, VWR is one of the oldest laboratory distributors in the world. Since being acquired by Avantor in 2017, VWR has become the backbone of Avantor's global distribution for chemicals, reagents, laboratory equipment, and scientific support tools. With a long history as a provider of research and production, VWR now operates as part of the vertically integrated Avantor ecosystem.

VWR is not just a distributor—it is a scientific logistics network that connects laboratory needs with speed, accuracy, and consistency. Since joining Avantor, VWR has expanded its role as an end-to-end supply chain support system for various scientific sectors and critical industries worldwide.