VWR and GSK Awarded 2007 Best Purchaser-Supplier Collaboration from UK Chartered...

VWR and GSK Awarded 2007 Best Purchaser-Supplier Collaboration from UKChartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- VWR International, LLC, aleader in the global research laboratory industry announced today that VWR andGlaxoSmithKline (GSK) have been awarded 2007 Best Purchaser-SupplierCollaboration by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). Thehighly regarded CIPS Supply Management Awards celebrate and recognizeexcellence in purchasing and supply chain management worldwide.

John Ballbach, VWR Chairman, President and CEO, commented, "We are honoredto receive this distinguished award and to share the team category win withGSK. VWR's relationship with GSK goes back more than 15 years. The combinedfocus and teamwork between our organizations has resulted in streamlinedoperations, global expansion for VWR, and added suppliers and savings forGSK."

About VWR International, LLC

VWR International is a leader in the global research laboratory industrywith worldwide sales in excess of $3.3 billion US dollars. VWR's business ishighly diversified across products and services, geographic regions andcustomer segments. The company offers products from a wide range ofmanufacturers, to a large number of customers primarily in North America,Europe and other locations. VWR's principal customers are majorpharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, technology, clinical, food processingand consumer product companies, universities and research institutes,governmental agencies, environmental testing organizations, and primary andsecondary schools. VWR distributes a diversified product mix, includingchemicals, glassware and plasticware, equipment and instruments, furniture,protective apparel, production and safety products, and other life science andlaboratory products and supplies. VWR supports its customers by providingstoreroom management, product procurement, supply chain systems integration,technical services and laboratory bench top delivery. VWR maintains operationsin over 20 countries and employs over 6,000 people worldwide. VWRInternational is headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania. VWR-G

For more information on VWR International, phone 1-800-932-5000, visithttp://www.vwr.com, or write, VWR International, 1310 Goshen Parkway, P.O. Box2656, West Chester, PA 19380-0906.

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About GSK

GlaxoSmithKline -- one of the world's leading research-basedpharmaceutical and healthcare companies -- is committed to improving thequality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and livelonger. For company information, visit GlaxoSmithKline on the World Wide Webat www.gsk.com.