Global Laboratory Supply and Distribution Company

Contact Information

Radnor Corporate Center Building One, Suite 200
P.O. Box 6660 100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087-8660
+1 610-386-1700
www.vwr.com

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About VWR Scientific

VWR International, LLC, headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, is a global laboratory supply and distribution company.

VWR enables the advancement of the world's most critical research through the distribution of a highly diversified product line to most of the world's top companies in the pharmaceutical, biotech, industrial, educational, governmental and healthcare industries. With 160 years of industry experience, VWR offers a well-established distribution network that reaches thousands of specialized labs and facilities spanning the globe. VWR has over 8,000 associates around the world working to streamline the way researchers across North America, Europe, and Asia stock and maintain their labs. In addition, VWR further supports its customers by providing onsite services, storeroom management, product procurement, supply chain systems integration and technical services.

Community Reviews Summary

59 Community Reviews 4.46/5 Overall Rating

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One Stop Lab Supply Shop


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
02/18/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

I use VWR to find lab supplies for work. I can find almost all the lab supplies I need here.

Strengths: They have a lot of variety of lab supplies. They ship fast.

Needs to improve: Sometimes I order the wrong thing because the product descriptions on the website can be confusing.

lab supply


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
03/08/2014

Speed 3 / Price 3 / Quality 4

a good resource to go to for lab supply and equipment needs. they have many products available. delivery sometimes can be longer than desired on some items. good quality products supplied but also a little pricier than if you shopped around

Strengths: large catalog, customer service

Needs to improve: price

Quality you can count on!


Clinical , Medical Device
09/27/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 4

Good quality lab equipment, very durable, sturdy, and comes in a wide selection to choose from. Competitive prices,accurate quotes,with quick turnarounds! Great customer service, and fast deliveries!

Strengths: Lab supplies that meet our needs for our facility, great prices, good quality products, great customer service!

Needs to improve: None

great hot plates at an affordable price


Manufacturing , Medical Device
03/19/2014

Speed 3 / Price 5 / Quality 5

I use the hot plates from vwr on a regular basis and havent had any problems with them. They are very efficient and very affordable. Although shipping is fairly slow their products are well worth it.

Strengths: Efficient. Quality. Durability. Fair pricing. Dependability

Needs to improve: Shipping

I recommend this company for any Lab supplies, thankful for their reliable service.


Supply Chain/Logistics , Consumer Products
05/21/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 5

VWR is great supplying lab needs such as gloves,face masks,hair net,shoe covers they also provide some components for lab equipments. Staff is always aware on our stock we need for clean room industry.

Strengths: Wide selection for lab equipment supplies. Good customer service.

Needs to improve: None.

Lab Equipment


Manufacturing , Medical Device
02/28/2014

Speed 3 / Price 3 / Quality 5

I have purchased a hot plate and stirrer from them once and didn't have any problems with the order process or equipment.

Strengths: They offer a large range of lab equipment and are a good resource for when you need to replace an item.

Needs to improve: None

Great supplier of lab equipment


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
02/23/2014

Speed 5 / Price 4 / Quality 5

I use them a lot for lab test equipment like bath circulators and heaters and such. They always come through.

Strengths: Great selection of labs tools with a wide range of price points

Needs to improve: You can get lost in the vast selection of options

Lab Supplies


Manufacturing , Medical Device
02/28/2014

Speed 3 / Price 3 / Quality 3

We ran out of IPA at work, so I had to buy some more. The company PO system was more of a hassle than just buying directly from VWR.

Strengths: They sell all the basic laboratory equipment and supplies.

Needs to improve: Nothing really major

great supplies


Customer Service , Medical Device
03/15/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

Vwr scientific has all kinda of things we use thwm for office suplies and lab equipment their great

Strengths: Vwr scientific has all kinds of stuff we use their office supplies they have all kins of stuff

Needs to improve: Ive found no weaknesses with vwr

Great precision and reliability in their lab equipment!


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
03/19/2014

Speed 5 / Price 5 / Quality 5

My company has used VWR for equipment at our laboratory. We need very reliable and precise equipment. We have been using them for a while and continue to prefer them over others.

Strengths: Excellent quality equipment, helpful customer service, good selection

Needs to improve: None

reliable, quality lab supplies and equipment


General Administrative , Consumer Electronics
05/23/2014

Speed 4 / Price 3 / Quality 4

reliable supplies and equipment, quick turnaround, good quality

Strengths: We have utilized VWR Scientific equipment and supplies for our past and current lab equipment needs. We have not had any issues with the equipment and the quality is reliable and good.

Needs to improve: nothing

Lab equipment and supplies


Clinical , Medical Device
03/25/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 4

VWR is a good supplier to have for lab equipment. they have a wide selection of items in their catalog. Customer service has always been helpful when placing orders

Strengths: Good catalog selection, fast shipping, customer service

Needs to improve: None

Lab equipment supplier


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
03/15/2014

Speed 4 / Price 3 / Quality 4

Great supplier of equipment, especially when setting up a startup. One stop shop for most of your needs. Hot Plates, Water Baths, etc.

Strengths: Large Inventory of Laboratory Supplies and Equipment, Hot Plates, Water Baths

Needs to improve: None

lab supplies


Manufacturing , Medical Device
03/30/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 4

a good resource to find all the lab supply, equipment, material needs. we frequently order from VWR and they have always delivered reliably and with quality products

Strengths: large catalog and selection of supplies

Needs to improve: none

Deliver what you need


Manufacturing , Medical Device
03/12/2014

Speed 4 / Price 5 / Quality 5

VWR provides excellent quality of products. We use their beakers and other cleanroom supplies in our day-to-day production area. You know you are getting good quality when purchasing from them.

Strengths: Great products

Needs to improve: None

Great products!


Manufacturing , Medical Device
03/15/2014

Speed 4 / Price 3 / Quality 5

We order alot of their products for the lab at my job from beakers to hot plates etc.. good deals on mass quantity!

Strengths: Great selections of products

Needs to improve: Little pricey but good quality

Lab equipments


Clinical , Medical Device
09/12/2014

Speed 4 / Price 5 / Quality 5

They have all the staff that we needed.very efficient and reliable.they have a lot of lab equipments that you can choose from.

Strengths: High quality lab equipments and clean room supplies

Needs to improve: Price

High quality lab equipment


R & D / Engineering , Medical Device
03/03/2014

Speed 5 / Price 4 / Quality 5

We use a lot of VWR equipment in our lab and have never had a problem

Strengths: Great selection of high quality lab equipment.

Needs to improve: Somewhat pricey but quality never comes cheap.

They will meet your Lab equipment and supplies needs!


Purchasing , Medical Device
04/04/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 4

We puchase our filtration supplies for our clean room as well as the glassware. The selection meets our needs.

Strengths: Very good selection of lab equipment from Glassware to chemicals

Needs to improve: None

Beakers, Hot Plates, and More


Manufacturing , Medical Device
03/12/2014

Speed 4 / Price 4 / Quality 4

I've ordered everything from beakers to hot plates from them and there have been no issues with any products I've received. Definitely recommend them.

Strengths: Lab Supplies and Equipment

Needs to improve: None