VWR International

VWR One-Stop Shopping

Over the past 30 years, VWR International has served as one of the largest providers of laboratory equipment and supplies to Harvard University. VWR International has formed a scientific product partnership for one-stop shopping for laboratory supplies and equipment with the University.

Corporate Address
VWR International
Goshen Corporate Park West
1310 Goshen Parkway
West Chester, PA 19380

Distribution Center
Bridgeport, New Jersey

To Place An Order
call 495-5080

Fax
800 431-9930

Hours of Operation
7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST Monday through Friday

Delivery
Orders received by 11 a.m. will ship same day for next day delivery. Stock status will be provided at the time order is placed. Emergency / Rush orders can be accommodated until 4:30 p.m. at no added charge.

Instrument Repair Service (provided through Alert Scientific)
Call customer service at 495-5080

very competitive hourly rates
discount on selected parts
on-site service within 24 hours of call
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

VWR Significant Cost Savings

The partnership provides significant cost reductions for the most commonly purchased items.

Customized "Best Buy" Catalog
Available with more than 250 "Best Buys" -- specially priced, high-usage items.

DOLLARS AND $EN$E manufacturers offer special pricing incentives on selected items to Partnership users. Companies include:
Becton Dickinson
Cellgro Mediatech
Difco
EM Science
Hyclone
J.T. Baker Chemicals
Nalge / Nunc
Revco

Capital Equipment
Suggested "request for quotation" level is $2,500
Standard inside delivery to lab for equipment at no charge
Uncrating, setup, and installation at no charge for standard VWRSP equipment

New Lab Setup
Offers consultation product planning service via sales representative
Lowest available pricing for equipment, supplies, and chemicals
Delivery, installation, and setup of equipment at no charge
In-lab customer service for receipt and setup of new lab orders
Setup quotation generally valid for 120 days from date of issue

VWR Product Offerings

VWRSP offers the most complete source of laboratory supplies, equipment, and chemicals in the industry. The Harvard research community now has access to an additional 200 suppliers not previously available through the VWR catalogue.

Full Line Catalogs
Available upon request from your sales representative in hard copy.

VWR Web Site http://www.vwrsp.com/
Offers a searchable, online catalog with list prices and Market Focus (value-added programs). Harvard pricing and real-time availability can be accessed by registered users.

VWR Dedicated Services

The Harvard research community laboratory supply and equipment needs are being served by dedicated systems.

Sales Representatives
Jerry Bornstein 877-897-6377x191384 - HMS/HSDM
Bethany Cortese 877-897-6377x191381 - HSPH
Erik Issel 617-492-0918 - Cambridge

Dedicated Customer Service Representatives at 495-5080
Jayme Rider- Contact Center Supervisor

A group of customer service representatives has been assembled, specifically dedicated to assisting Harvard researchers in placing and expediting orders.

VWR Terms of Business

Freight Terms
No minimum order
No shipping charges
(Exceptions: bulk chemicals, lab furniture, customer-requested rush air deliveries)
No hazardous material handling fee

Payment Terms
30 days from receipt of invoice
1% discount for payment in 10 days

Returns Call 495-5080 for return authorization
Product picked up within three business days
No restocking charges for Distribution Center products

New Account Setup
Contact Jayme Rider 495-5080