Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced an extension through June 2029 to its established agreement with Avantor. Through this agreement, members across North America have access to a broad portfolio of products and services-including laboratory supplies, chemicals, life sciences tools, equipment, chromatography, safety supplies, cleanroom products, and more. Avantor is a preferred supplier partner of BIO Business Solutions.

'BIO is extremely pleased to extend our 23-year long program with Avantor, which has proven itself with consistent growth. Avantor's exceptional service provides value critical for the thousands of life science companies participating in the BIO Business Solutions program,' said BIO President and CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath. 'As a global supplier of discovery-to-delivery solutions for the entire biotech ecosystem, Avantor's services allow innovators to preserve capital and focus on the science that will improve and save lives.'

The extended agreement aggregates the purchasing power of BIO's member and affiliate member companies and drives significant value.

'For more than 23 years, Avantor has been proud to collaborate with BIO Business Solutions and we're pleased to play a critical role in helping members develop scientific breakthroughs,' said Frederic Vanderhaegen, Executive Vice President, Americas and Europe. 'Our broad portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve and provides scientists with all they need to create life-changing treatments for patients. We offer everything from high purity products to equipment and instrumentation to services optimizing scientific workflows. Looking ahead, we are excited about what we can accomplish together.'

To learn more about the benefits of BIO Business Solutions, please visit bio.org/save.

About Avantor

Avantor, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences, advanced technologies and applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve. Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 225,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries. Our leading global customer channel, VWR, offers an integrated, seamless purchasing experience.?We set science in motion to create a better world. For more information, visit avantorsciences.com and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

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