Feb 5 2011
VWR International, LLC, a global leader in distributing laboratory supplies and services, announced today that it has acquired AMRESCO Inc., a manufacturer and supplier of high quality biochemicals and reagents for Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Proteomics, Clinical and Histology areas of research and production.
"This is just one example of VWR's strategic investments in delivering world-class solutions and services that accelerate science," said John M. Ballbach, Chairman, President and CEO of VWR. "This acquisition expands VWR's product portfolio in the growing and critical life science arena."
Matt Malenfant, VWR Senior Vice President and President of North America, Lab Business and Services, said, "We welcome the addition of AMRESCO into the VWR family and we look forward to including them as a valued supplier to the VWR distribution channel. AMRESCO's expertise plays well with our increased focus on chemical and life science applications and will provide our customers greater choice and value."