VWR International, LLC, a leading independent provider of laboratory supplies, equipment and services to the global life science and research industries, has acquired Klinipath BV and its affiliates Immunologic BV, Mortupath BV and Klinipath BVBA. This acquisition further extends VWR's capabilities and portfolio in histology, immunology and clinical chemistry across Europe.

Based in Duiven, The Netherlands and Olen, Belgium, Klinipath and its affiliates are independent providers of equipment, consumables and reagents representing a number of leading suppliers for the histology, pathology, cytology, immunology and clinical chemistry industries in addition to a comprehensive private label product portfolio of equipment, reagents and plastic disposables marketed under the Klinipath and Immunologic brands.

"Klinipath, Immunologic and Mortupath are recognised nationally throughout The Netherlands and Belgium as trusted brands," stated Peter Schüle, VWR's SVP and president, EMEA-APAC Lab and Distribution Services. "Klinipath supports VWR's continued commitment to expand our capabilities and product portfolio, and extends our reach in the tissue diagnostics industry. Its commitment to its people is well-aligned with VWR's values and culture and we are excited to have the Klinipath team join the VWR organisation."