VWR has acquired Integra Companies, Inc., and STI Components, Inc., expanding its portfolio of products for bioprocessing single-use system integration. Financial terms were not disclosed.  
 
Integra provides single use connectivity solutions including tubing, hoses and gaskets for high-purity environments, and supplies a range of products to the biopharma, food processing, and microelectronic industries in the Northeast U.S. Headquartered in Devens, MA, Integra is ISO9001 Certified and operates two ISO Class 7 clean rooms.
 
STI provides high-purity fluid handling components and custom engineered solutions for the biopharma, food processing, and microelectronic industries in the Southeast U.S. STI is based in Morrisville, NC and is ISO9001:2008 certified and operates a certified ISO Class 7 clean room, manufacturing and assembly area.
 
"Both of these companies are well-respected for superior service and providing custom solutions to their customers," said Mark McLoughlin, senior vice president and president, U.S. Lab and Distribution Services. "Acquiring Integra and STI Components will increase our offering of single use disposable products and clean room kitting for our customers. We are pleased to have both teams joining the VWR organization."