VWR International, Inc. Introduces Joint Catalogue With Nippon Genetics

West Chester, PA - VWR International, Inc., a leader in the global research laboratory industry, recently introduced a new joint product catalogue with Nippon Genetics, Co., Ltd. a biotechnology distribution company in Japan. The catalogue features more than 900 VWR products and represents another step in VWR's ongoing commitment to expand their geographic reach into new markets.

"As VWR grows, we will continue to strengthen our presence around the world," said Ted Pulkownik, Senior Vice President of Strategy, Business Development and Emerging Markets, VWR International. "Our new joint catalogue in Japan is just another example of our efforts to be a global provider of research laboratory products, and Nippon Genetics is an excellent partner."

Introduced last month, the new catalogue is the first ever to be translated into Japanese and underscores VWR's commitment to the country. Japan is one of the largest biotech markets in the world.

"We have a number of large, global accounts located in Japan," said Scott Holt, Vice President of Global Export Services, VWR. "The catalogue via Nippon Genetics offers them access to our extensive portfolio."

According to Holt, the catalogue is the first joint distribution program between VWR and Nippon Genetics Co. "We're thrilled to be working with Nippon Genetics," he said. "They have deep resources and an excellent knowledge of the market. It's a relationship that has a long and bright future."

SOURCE: VWR International