VWR Acquires Peqlab
VWR continues to expand its presence in Europe through acquisitions. The Peqlab product lines include thermal cyclers. Peqlab was founded in 1996.
Radnor, PA 2/3/14—VWR International has agreed to acquire Germany-based Peqlab Biotechnologie for an undisclosed amount. Peqlab has subsidiaries and operations in the US, UK and Austria and also owns the Clemens manufacturing operation in Germany. Peqlab develops, manufactures and supplies molecular and cell biology reagents, consumables and instruments to support the education, research, health care and pharmaceutical industries. “Peqlab is recognized in Germany and beyond as a specialist distributor of life science products, including the Peqlab brand product range,” commented VWR President and CEO Manuel Brocke-Benz.

