During the LPA`s centennial year, we will look back on the transformation of the industry and celebrate the association and the members who contributed over the years. Below are links to the various interviews of our "VIPs" who we have chosen to interview.

Click here to read the Centennial Interview of Ralph Boehnke, Jr, of Eberbach Corporation, a semi-retired professional who was active in the LPA and is part of a four generation legacy in the industry. Pictured here are Ralph Boehnke, Jr. and his wife, Isabel (Ibbie) at a SAMA Meeting. Eberbach Corporation has the distinction of being the oldest LPA Member!

LPA Celebrates 100 Years by Looking Back...Special thanks to Bob Forte of Thermo Fisher Scientific for providing his thoughts and observations based on almost 50 years of his industry experience. Click here to view the article.

Click here to read the Centennial Interview of Jerry Harris, of VWR, a semi-retired professional who was active in the LPA. Jerry served as President & CEO of VWR from 1989-1999 and oversaw a number of changes and growth at the company during his tenure, as well as was very active in SAMA and the LPA. He is pictured here on his farm, Mallard Haven Farm.

Click here to read the Centennial Interview of Will Abele, of Troemner, a retired professional who served as of President & CEO of Henry Troemner (now part of Mettler Toledo) for nearly 25 years, as well as on several LPA committees and the LPA Board of Directors.

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The mission of the Laboratory Products Association is to enable its members to constantly improve their global and commercial success by providing them with unique opportunities in networking, market information, and education.

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The LPA will be the leading association representing manufacturers, distributors, and other related companies in the laboratory products industry providing its members with a global perspective for success.

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