VWR International is the global leader in Life Science laboratory product distribution serving the industrial, pharmaceutical, educational, and governmental markets. VWR also provides Production Supplies and Services to meet the needs of electronic and pharmaceutical production. The VWR International Group is headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and generates annual sales of US $2.2 billion. VWR International and its European Merck Eurolab affiliates operate in 18 countries and employ more than 6,000 people. VWR's mission is to deliver excellence in the distribution of scientific supplies. For more information about VWR call 1 800 932 5000 or visit our web site at www.vwr.com.