VWR – a leading independent provider of laboratory products, services, and solutions with headquarters in Radnor – is one of 26 companies to receive the Intel Corporation’s Preferred Quality Supplier (PQS) Award for performance in 2015.

With sales in excess of $4.3 billion last year, VWR’s team of approximately 9,300 associates focus on supporting scientists, medical professionals, and production engineers to achieve their goals. In 2015, VWR demonstrated industry-leading commitment in the areas they were measured on: quality, cost, availability, technology, customer service, labor and ethics systems, and environmental sustainability.

The Radnor company was recognized for its significant contributions in supporting Intel globally, supplying micro-contamination consumables, and providing on-site services deemed essential to Intel’s success.

“VWR is a key supplier supporting Intel,” said Tim Hendry, Vice President and Director of Fab Materials in the Technology and Manufacturing Group at Intel. “This award recognizes VWR’s dedication to excellence.”

“We are honored to be a three-time recipient of this prestigious award,” said Manuel Brocke-Benz, President and CEO of VWR. “Earlier in the year, we listened to the needs of Intel and aligned our resources to develop a unique service solution supporting their goals, and are excited about the positive results.”

To qualify for PQS status, suppliers must score 80 percent on a report card that assesses performance and ability to meet cost, quality, availability, technology, environmental, social, and governance goals. Suppliers must also achieve 80 percent or greater on a challenging improvement plan and demonstrate solid quality and business systems.

A celebration to honor the PQS award-winners was held in Santa Clara, Calif.