Avantor Creates ‘First-of-Its-Kind’ Showroom for Lab Design in DFW

Avantor Lab Design & Furniture, delivered by VWR moved into Cypress Waters in March 2023 from Irving, where it had been for 25 years.

“We’ve created a space that supports innovation and functions as a showroom—it’s the first-of-its-kind for lab furniture in the Metroplex,” said Matthew Maybury, furniture specialist.

Already a major player in the life sciences industry, Avantor had a presence in biopharma, education, government, and applied materials. With the acquisition of VWR in 2017, they gained expertise in lab furniture— Gopi Thakker thinks the Dallas region itself also made the deal attractive.

“Real estate costs are more reasonable compared to other big cities on the coasts; life sciences is a growing industry; and DFW is home to several big health systems—plus the region has a ready supply of well-educated talent,” said Gopi Thakker said.