VWR International is an American company involved in the distribution of research laboratory products, with over 1,200,000 items to more than 250,000 customers in North America and Europe.

[5] VWR primarily serves the government, biotechnology, life science, education, electronics and pharmaceutical sectors.

In 2010, the company maintained operations in 25 countries and processed approximately 50,000 order lines daily from a logistical network, which includes 25 strategically located distribution centers.

Braun Corporation, merging with their chemical distribution company Van Waters and Rogers, which they had founded in 1924.

[10] In September, 1995, VWR completed their purchase of Baxter's Industrial division, creating a much larger company.

[15] In January 2016, VWR acquired Therapak Corporation, an assembler and distributor of medical convenience kits with locations in Claremont, CA, Buford, GA, Hayes, UK and Skalice, CZ.

In April 2017, VWR acquired MESM Ltd., a provider of laboratory and medical equipment and supplies for use in clinical trials worldwide.