CARLSBAD, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- GenVault Corporation, the leader in room temperature biosample management, announced today that VWR International, Inc., will become a non-exclusive distributor of GenVault products in North America. VWR, a leading worldwide distributor of scientific equipment, supplies, and chemicals will distribute GenVault's room temperature biosample management products, such as the GenPlate(TM), Desktop Archive and GenConnect(TM) sample management software.
GenVault's biosample management system is an alternative to cryogenic sample storage that can be fully integrated into any scientific organization's workflow; costs less to operate, saves space and energy. From storage consumables to DNA recovery reagents, sample tracking software and secure methods of physical storage, GenVault addresses a significant unmet need in streamlining sample handling.
"Our agreement significantly enhances VWR's network of suppliers by extending GenVault's high quality and innovative archiving and retrieval solutions for managing DNA collections to our customers," said Brian Kerslake, VWR Vice President of Life Science. "Our relationship will continue to strengthen VWR's ability to provide our customers with superior solutions and technology."
"The expanded customer base afforded by our new alliance with VWR will eventually benefit our organization, our research and development programs, and clients in industry, academia and government," stated David Wellis, Ph.D., CEO of GenVault. "We anticipate a mutually productive relationship with VWR, and are gratified they recognize the unique advantages our technologies can provide for their diverse clientele."
About GenVault Corporation
GenVault is the leader in providing DNA sample accessibility for genomic discovery, medicine and identification. GenVault serves customers across medical centers, academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and law enforcement agencies. As a scalable and reliable alternative to traditional freezers and DNA purification systems, GenVault's dry-state platform enables the extraction, preservation, recovery and distribution of DNA at room temperature. Future systems will also accommodate proteins and RNA to provide a comprehensive solution. From its GenPlate to its Dynamic Archive solution, GenVault is continuously developing and refining best practices for DNA sample management.
About VWR International, Inc.
VWR International is a leader in the global research laboratory industry with worldwide sales in excess of $3 billion US dollars. VWR's business is highly diversified across products and services, geographic regions and customer segments. The company offers products from a wide range of manufacturers, to a large number of customers primarily in North America, Europe and other locations. VWR's principal customers are major pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, technology, clinical, food processing and consumer product companies, universities and research institutes, governmental agencies, environmental testing organizations, and primary and secondary schools. VWR distributes a diversified product mix, including chemicals, glassware and plasticware, equipment and instruments, furniture, protective apparel, production and safety products, and other life science and laboratory products and supplies. VWR supports its customers by providing storeroom management, product procurement, supply chain systems integration, technical services and laboratory bench top delivery. VWR maintains operations in over 20 countries and employs over 6,000 people worldwide. VWR International is headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania. VWR-G
For more information on VWR International, phone 1-800-932-5000, visit www.vwr.com, or write, VWR International, Inc., 1310 Goshen Parkway, P.O. Box 2656, West Chester, PA 19380-0906.
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GenVault CorporationCONTACT: David Wellis, CEO, or Kerri McWeeny, Director of Marketing, bothof GenVault Corporation, +1-760-268-5200; or Brian Kerslake of VWR,+1-610-429-2828, Brian_Kerslake@vwr.com
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