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Laboratory Supplies, Equipment & Chemicals
Description
BIO has partnered with the leading distributor of laboratory supplies and equipment for the life sciences industry, VWR International. BIO has negotiated very competitive pricing—based on $45 million of annual total volume—on the entire VWR product offering of more than 1,000,000 products from 5,000 manufacturers. In addition, BIO has arranged for special pricing agreements with major manufacturers, plus many other member-only benefits.
Member Benefits:
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Pricing based on a total annual volume of $45 million |
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Hot list of approximately 1130 items, with savings of up to 75% from list |
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Hot list flexibility—pricing for high volume items commonly ordered can be added to the hot list to match your company's local pricing |
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Discounts across the entire VWR product offering |
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Special pricing on general equipment items with list price of over $1,100 |
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E-commerce rebate if most of your orders are placed online |
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No minimum order required |
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Next-day delivery to most locations |
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No shipping charges for products shipped from VWR's primary distribution facilities |
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Detailed quarterly usage and performance reporting |
Special Manufacturer Pricing Agreements:
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Special pricing agreements with major manufacturers: BD Biosciences, Burdick & Jackson, Cardinal Health, EMD Chemicals, Eppendorf, Greiner, Hyclone Laboratories, Mallinckrodt Baker, MBP, Mediatech, Microflex, Nalge Nunc, Pall and Revco |
Eligible Association Members
Many state/regional biotechnology associations have partnered with BIO to offer their members the benefits of the BIO BUSINESS SOLUTIONSsm program. In addition to BIO members, members of the biotech associations from the following states can take advantage of the VWR Laboratory Supplies program:
More Information
For more information or a pricing analysis, contact your local VWR sales representative or Charles McWilliams of VWR at (800) 873-8977 x2460 or charles_mcwilliams@vwr.com
General information about VWR International can be found at www.vwr.com.
Enrollment
Enrollment is as simple as completing a one-page enrollment form/agreement. Contact your local VWR sales representative, Charles McWilliams of VWR at (800) 873-8977 x2460 or BIO at 888-246-1728.

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NEW PARTNERS
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State/regional biotech associations: The newest biotech associations to partner with BIO to offer their members the national BIO BUSINESS SOLUTIONSsm contracts are:
Kentucky
South Dakota
Wisconsin
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38 biotech associations have partnered with BIO to offer their members the national BIO BUSINESS SOLUTIONSsm contracts. View the list.
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