StatLab expands European presence with acquisitions in Germany, France

StatLab Medical Products has acquired German histology service and distribution company Histoserve GmbH and Diapath France SAS, completing moves that expand the company’s direct commercial presence to the four largest pathology markets in Europe.

The acquisitions give StatLab, a developer and manufacturer of medical diagnostic supplies and equipment, a direct foothold in France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom, placing it among a small group of suppliers with fully direct access to Europe’s largest pathology markets. The company said the milestone will allow for closer customer relationships and broader access to its full product portfolio.

Histoserve, founded in 2010 near Hannover, Germany, by Wolfgang Jakobi, has grown into a comprehensive solutions provider for pathology labs, offering reagents, instrumentation through Diapath, and post-sales support. Diapath made a majority investment in Histoserve in 2021 to establish a regional hub and direct market access in Germany. StatLab said Histoserve’s equipment service expertise and strong customer base will be key in expanding its reach in Europe’s largest market.

StatLab also acquired the remaining stake in Diapath France, a joint venture launched in 2023 between Diapath and Jacques Hannaby to serve the direct laboratory market in France. The company said these additions strengthen its footprint in France and Germany while building on its presence in the UK and Italy.

“We’re thrilled to officially welcome Histoserve and Diapath France into the StatLab family,” said Alberto Battistel, managing director of Diapath. “Fully integrating their businesses into our European strategic plan will further strengthen customer relationships and fuel additional growth.”

Jakobi said becoming part of StatLab will provide customers with access to a wider product range and a more unified experience. “Together we’ll deliver a more unified customer experience, supporting growth with direct labs across Germany and Northern Europe,” he said.