WEST CHESTER, Pa., Nov. 13, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VWR International, LLC, a global distributor of scientific equipment and supplies, announces the publication of its new Government Services Administration (GSA) Contract Catalog, a comprehensive and diverse collection of products on GSA contract (contract GS-24F-1341C) for government research laboratories, industrial applications, production and controlled environments.

This 256-page catalog features over 5,000 products from the industry's leading manufacturers as well as products from the exclusive VWR Collection portfolio. Complete ordering information and dimensional specifications are included for all items. Also featured is an easy-to-use format including manufacturer and VWR catalog number indexes and alphabetically organized product sections and subsections for fast, easy product selection.

In addition to this catalog, VWR offers a leading web-based procurement solution through its website, vwr.com. Here customers gain access to one of the most comprehensive websites in the industry offering quality choice in Laboratory supplies and equipment as well as Production supplies and equipment available in the world today. To offer added value and accessibility, all GSA items are highlighted in green on vwr.com to registered authorized Federal Government Customers.

To further serve its Government customers, VWR has created dedicated, highly specialized Sales and Customer Service teams focused on providing complete support through established government procedures, services, and relationships. To speak to a specialized Sales Representative or for a free copy of the VWR GSA Contract Catalog, call 1-877-881-1196 or visit www.vwrsp.com/government.

About VWR International, LLC

VWR International, LLC, headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, is a global laboratory supply and distribution company with worldwide sales in excess of $3.7 billion. 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 pharmaceutical and biotech companies, as well as industrial, educational and governmental organizations. With 150 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 6,500 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.

For more information on VWR, phone 1-800-932-5000, visit www.vwr.com, or write, VWR International, LLC, 1310 Goshen Parkway, P.O. Box 2656, West Chester, PA 19380-0906.

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CONTACT:  VWR International, LLC
          Valerie Collado
          (610) 429.2796
          Fax: (484) 881.7402
          valerie_collado@vwr.com