VWR International is a global leader in the distribution of scientific supplies, with worldwide sales of more than $2.5 billion. VWR's business is highly diversified across a spectrum of products and services, customer groups and geography. The company offers more than 750,000 products, from more than 5,000 manufacturers, to over 250,000 customers throughout North America and Europe. VWR's primary customers work in the pharmaceutical, life science, chemical, technology, food processing and consumer product industries. Other important customers include universities and research institutes, governmental agencies, environmental testing organizations, and primary and secondary schools. VWR International affiliates operate in 18 countries and employ over 6,000 people. VWR International is headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania.