DWK Life Sciences Expands Glass Vial Packaging Solutions Capabilities with the Acquisition of Müller + Müller

ROCKWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DWK Life Sciences announces the completion of the acquisition of Müller + Müller on September 30, 2020. Located in Holzminden, Germany, Müller + Müller is a leading manufacturer of primary packaging materials made of tubular glass for the pharmaceutical industry. Thanks to its state-of-the-art technology and continuous process optimization, Müller + Müller meets the highest quality requirements, per GMP guidelines, for pharmaceutical packaging. Müller + Müller will continue to serve its customers under the same name and will continue to be managed by Managing Director, Florian Müller-Stauch.

With Müller + Müller now under the DWK Life Sciences umbrella, in conjunction with the substantial capital investment made in the Rockwood, TN (USA) facility, DWK Life Sciences has solidified its position as one of the world’s leading producers of precision glassware for primary packaging containers, addressing the demand for pharmaceutical, biotech and diagnostic applications.

“The addition of Müller + Müller complements our US glass vial production capabilities as we continue to build out our global manufacturing capacity, while increasing regional supply chain assurance,” said Rick Schwartz, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales at DWK Life Sciences.

About Müller + Müller

Müller + Müller is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of primary packaging materials made of tubular glass for the pharmaceutical industry. Its clear focus and over 95 years of experience in the field of tubular glass vials show that the company is well positioned to be a reliable and growth-minded partner to its customers in the future. Its manufacturing base in Holzminden, Germany produces approx. 300 million vials every year on state-of-the-art production lines. Production meets the highest quality standards and complies with DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 and DIN ISO 15378:2011 (GMP standard).

About DWK Life Sciences

DWK Life Sciences is the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of premium glass, plastics, custom configurations and packaging solutions, combining the strengths of three global leading brands: DURAN^®, WHEATON^®, and KIMBLE^®. The Company’s products and services offer global customers the most comprehensive range of labware for scientific research and analytical applications, as well as solutions for storage and packaging. With a global manufacturing footprint and extensive distribution network, DWK Life Sciences enables customers to accelerate the pace of research, discovery and scientific applications while providing supply chain security.