Globally Integrated Life Sciences Supply Chain and Distribution Capabilities with VWR^®

A scalable, technology-driven, customer-centric approach

Our VWR distribution network is designed to meet global demand, leverage advanced technologies and enhance customer experience through greater agility and efficiency.

Manufacturing capabilities

Avantor^® supports its customers with a global manufacturing footprint that consistently offers:

The highest performance in health, safety, environmental compliance and quality
Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and production capabilities located near our customers’ sites across the world
Products made under the same quality system at every facility, leading to the same customer experience across the globe
Work performed in the most cost-effective manner possible with a continuous drive toward higher productivity
Continued investment in building our plants to support innovation programs where needed

Avantor’s fluid handling manufacturing footprint

Designed to deliver consistent product quality and sterility worldwide while remaining responsive to regional needs.

End-to-end global support

Our end-to-end fluid management systems — including Masterflex^® peristaltic pumps and aseptic fluid transfer solutions — support every stage of biomanufacturing at any location worldwide. Our global network of ISO-certified, cGMP manufacturing and distribution facilities ensures a reliable, uninterrupted supply chain and access to the most comprehensive listing of quality products available.

Global capabilities

Quality programs that continually manage potential risks to product quality
A robust supply chain with a comprehensive supplier management program
All fluid-handling sites operate with ISO 7-certified cleanrooms and standardized gowning, hygiene, equipment and packaging processes
Identical build instructions and BOMs are aligned with our ERP systems, and product labels and batch certificates are standardized globally

Local responsiveness

Local single-use experts are available for consultation and solution design
Our global logistics footprint enables faster delivery and reduced risk, with materials transferable between sites under full traceability

Specialty lab products manufacturing

Avantor’s Lab Specialty Products group delivers essential laboratory solutions — including chemicals, reagents, consumables and life science instruments — engineered for precision, efficiency and consistency in scientific research. These solutions, which are sold under proprietary brand names such as J.T.Baker^® and VWR, are manufactured across 10 manufacturing sites globally.

These products support critical sectors such as life sciences, diagnostics, mining and environmental testing, driving reliable outcomes in labs worldwide.

Chemical manufacturing

Avantor’s global chemical manufacturing capabilities support a broad range of life science applications, from biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals to diagnostics and research, spanning early-stage R&D through full-scale production.

Capabilities ranging from synthesis to solvent purification to liquids, powders and solutions formulations are located at 14 global sites.

Other resources

Custom manufacturing

Custom-formulated chemicals in scaled volumes

Quality and compliance

Quality is an essential element of every process, program, product and solution at Avantor

Management of change

Supporting compliance in controlled markets

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