MEDITE Medical GmbH

What MEDITE Medical GmbH does

MEDITE Medical GmbH is a German medical technology company that manufactures laboratory devices and matching consumables for histology, pathology, and cytology workflows. Operations run from two German sites: the registered headquarters and manufacturing facility at Wollenweberstr. 12, D-31303 Burgdorf, and a second manufacturing facility in Nußloch. The company operates as a private German limited liability company (GmbH), with Managing Director Dr. Michael E. Ott (Geschäftsführer), reporting 101-250 employees, and active operations since its founding in 1978.

The product portfolio spans the complete histology workflow: tissue processors (TPC 12 carousel, TPC 15), the TES 99 Paraffin Embedding Center, cooling units, cryostats (M630/M650) and microtomes (A550 fully automatic, M530 semi-automatic, M380 manual, S180 sliding), water baths, automated stainers (TST 44+, TCA 44-720 combined stainer and glass coverslipper, COT 20 linear stainer), the Twister film coverslipper, drying and decalcification equipment (USE 33 ultrasonic accelerated decalcifier, TDO Sahara, TAZ 19 fume absorber), and digital pathology hardware including the SCIRIZx510A slide scanner and the MCP 450 and MSP 150 UV laser printers for cassettes and slides. Matching consumables cover solvents, decalcification solutions (USERAPID, USEDECALC), paraffin (MEDITE PURE), microtomy blades (TissueCut), coverslipping film, staining solutions, archiving products, and cytology supplies (Sprayfix, Rovers Cervex-Brush). The company holds ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications covering both manufacturing sites.

MEDITE generates revenue through four streams: hardware sales of laboratory devices (sold globally through distributors and directly within Germany), consumables (with subscription-style Abrufauftrag recall orders available for recurring delivery), technical service and maintenance contracts (predominantly within Germany, led by Head of Service Stjepan Kramaric), and device rental within Germany. Distribution is hybrid: direct sales plus field service in Germany, and a large international distributor network covering over 100 countries, supported by a wholly-owned service subsidiary, MEDITE Service AG, in Switzerland. Customer segments are vertical-focused on histology and pathology laboratories plus broader medical laboratories for clinical diagnostics and research. Marketing relies on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, email newsletters (via rapidmail), and trade show participation including HISTOLOGICA, Bamberger Morphologietage, and WHX Labs Dubai.

Name

MEDITE Medical GmbH

Legal name

MEDITE Medical GmbH

Website

https://medite.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MEDITE Medical GmbH is a German manufacturer of laboratory equipment and matching consumables for histology, pathology, and cytology, serving medical laboratories across more than 100 countries through direct sales in Germany and an international distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Histology and Pathology Laboratory Equipment

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments (HLAGAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Diagnostic & Laboratory Packaging (Specimen Containers, Transport Tubes) (IMALAIAF)

Keywords

• Histology laboratory equipment
• Pathology laboratory devices
• Tissue processing instruments
• Cytology laboratory consumables
• Medical slide printers

Headquarters

HQ city

Burgdorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Devices Sales: Sale of laboratory equipment including tissue processors, embedding systems, cryostats, microtomes, stainers, coverslippers, printers, scanners, and accessories. Devices are sold globally through distribution partners and directly within Germany.
2. Consumables: Sale of matching consumables including solvents, decalcification solutions, tissue embedding materials, microtomy blades and accessories, coverslipping films and media, staining solutions, archiving products, and cytology supplies. Subscription-style recall orders (Abrufauftrag) available for regular deliveries.
3. Technical Service and Maintenance: Technical consulting, repair services, and maintenance contracts offered within Germany. Includes preventive maintenance recommendations and tailored maintenance agreements.
4. Device Rental: Renting of devices directly from MEDITE is available within Germany for temporary replacement needs. Also offers multi-day demo lending before purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

MEDITE Medical GmbH manufactures and sells laboratory devices and matching consumables for histology, pathology, and cytology workflows, including tissue processors, paraffin embedding centers, cryostats, microtomes, stainers, coverslippers, ultrasonic decalcifiers, slide and cassette laser printers, and digital slide scanners. The company operates its own manufacturing facilities in Burgdorf and Nußloch, Germany, and provides technical service, maintenance contracts, and device rentals within Germany, supported by a global distribution network in over 100 countries.

Product overview

MEDITE Medical GmbH is a German manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of laboratory devices and matching consumables for histology, pathology, and cytology workflows. The product portfolio centers on laboratory equipment for tissue processing: embedding systems (TPC 15, TPC 12, TES 99), cooling units (COP 30, TKF 22, MKF 20), microtomes and cryostats (M630/M650, M530, A550, M380, S180), water baths (AQ 540, TFB 35, TFB 45/55), stainers (TST 44+, TCA 44-720, COT 20), the Twister film coverslipper, drying and decalcifying equipment (TDO Sahara, USE 33, TAZ 19), and digital pathology hardware including cassette/slide printers (MCP 450, MSP 150) and slide scanners (SCIRIZx510A). These devices are supported by a matching consumables line covering solvents, decalcification solutions, paraffin, microtomy blades, embedding accessories, coverslipping films and mounting media, staining solutions, archiving systems, and cytology supplies. The company also provides technical service, maintenance, and repair within Germany, completing an integrated end-to-end workflow solution for histology and pathology laboratories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TPC 15 Tissue Processor Automated tissue processor for dehydration and processing of tissue samples prior to paraffin embedding, used in histology laboratories.
• TPC 12 Carousel Tissue Processor Carousel-type automated tissue processor for dehydration and processing workflows in histology laboratories.
• TES 99 Paraffin Embedding Center Paraffin embedding system for tissue specimen embedding in histology workflows.
• eCep Heated Forceps Heated forceps for precise handling of tissue samples during the paraffin embedding process.
• L15 Paraffin Dispenser Paraffin dispenser for controlled dispensing of embedding paraffin in histology workflows.
• COP 30 Cooling Plate Cooling plate for rapid cooling of paraffin-embedded tissue blocks in histology workflows.
• TKF 22 Deep Cooling Unit Deep cooling unit for low-temperature tissue processing and storage applications in histology laboratories.
• MKF 20 Fitted Cool Unit Benchtop or built-in cooling unit for integrated histology laboratory workflows.
• Cryostat M630/M650 Cryostat for rapid frozen tissue sectioning at controlled low temperatures, used in histology and pathology laboratories.
• Microtome M530 Semi-Automatic Semi-automatic microtome for sectioning paraffin-embedded tissue at controlled thickness in histology workflows.
• Microtome A550 Fully Automatic Fully automatic rotary microtome for high-throughput precision tissue sectioning in histology laboratories.
• Manual Microtome M380 Manual microtome for precise hand-operated tissue sectioning in histology workflows.
• Sliding Microtome S180 Sliding microtome for large-format or hard tissue sectioning in histology laboratories.
• AQ 540 Water Bath with Transfer System Water bath with integrated transfer system for floating and retrieving tissue sections onto microscope slides.
• TFB 35 LED Water Bath LED-illuminated water bath for floating tissue sections in histology workflows.
• TFB 45 and TFB 55 Tissue Floatation Bath Paraffin stretching water baths for flattening tissue sections prior to mounting on microscope slides.
• TST 44+ Multi-Stainer Automated multi-stainer for high-throughput histological tissue staining workflows; certified ISO 13485:2016.
• TCA 44-720 Multi Stainer and Glass Coverslipper Combination Combined automated stainer and glass coverslipper for integrated staining and coverslipping in histology workflows.
• COT 20 Linear Stainer Linear stainer for automated tissue staining in a linear processing format in histology laboratories.
• Twister Film Coverslipper Film-based automated coverslipper using roll film for rapid and consistent coverslipping of microscope slides.
• OTS 40 Slide Stretching Table Slide stretching table for manual flattening and drying of tissue sections on microscope slides.
• TDO Sahara Slide Drying Oven Forced-air slide drying oven for rapid drying of prepared microscope slides in histology workflows.
• USE 33 Ultrasonic Accelerated Decalcifier Ultrasonic accelerated decalcifier using high-frequency sound to rapidly break down crystalline calcium structures in bone and hard tissue samples, reducing decalcification time by up to 75%.
• TAZ 19 Bench-type Fume Absorber Mobile safety workstation with under-bench fume extraction for coverslipping, histological preparation, and solvent handling, available in three versions (TAZ 19.000, TAZ 19.200, TAZ 19.400) with different filter configurations.
• MCP 450 Laser Printer for Embedding Cassettes UV laser printer for fast, permanent labeling of embedding cassettes at up to 15 cassettes per minute, with 6 magazine slots of 75 cassettes each and compatibility with LIS/KIS/PIS systems via USB, network, or WIFI.
• MSP 150 Laser Printer for Microscope Slides UV laser printer for labeling microscope slides at approximately 3 seconds per slide with a 150-slide magazine capacity, compatible with LIS/HIS/PIS systems.
• SCIRIZx510A Microscope Slide Scanner High-resolution digital slide scanner capable of simultaneously scanning 5 slides, with 20x and 40x magnification, automatic sample area detection, and real-time image upload to external servers; additional models available with higher slide capacities.
• Twister Cover Film High-quality cover film manufactured in Germany for use in the Twister film coverslipper, approximately 24 mm wide and 66 m long, with long-term stability and quick adhesive properties.
• MEDITE PURE Paraffin Multi-purified paraffin without polymers or toxic substances, melting point 56-58 degrees C, producing a high-gloss transparent surface suitable for small biopsies with rapid solubility during deparaffinization.
• CitEX Paraffin Remover Environmentally friendly citrus-scented cleaning solution for removing paraffin from laboratory surfaces and equipment.
• Cryo Embedding Medium Embedding medium for frozen sections, odorless gel with high viscosity for precise application, available in clear or purple variants in 125 ml bottles.
• TissueCut Microtome Blades Japanese-quality microtome blades in dispenser packs of 50, available in high and low profile types for various applications, ideal for use with MEDITE microtomes and cryostats.
• USERAPID Decalcification Solution Specialized rapid decalcification solution, pH-neutral and buffered, achieving decalcification in 1 to 3 hours depending on sample size while preserving morphological structures, compatible with USE 33 ultrasonic decalcifier.
• USEDECALC Special Buffered EDTA Solution Specialized gently decalcifying solution for fine histological materials, specifically developed for immunohistochemical applications.
• Sprayfix Cytology Fixative Spray Fixation spray for cytological smears and cell samples in a propellant-free glass bottle, covering up to 1500 slides per 240 ml bottle.
• Rovers Cervex-Brush Cell collection brush for cervical sampling that collects all required cells in a single gentle motion, suitable for all cervical shapes due to bristle flexibility, 21 cm length.
• Technical Service and Maintenance In-house technical support including phone and on-site consultation, repairs, loaner devices, and tailored maintenance contracts for MEDITE laboratory equipment, available throughout Germany.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 75% reduction in decalcification time for bone marrow biopsies, hip joints, nasal and ear cartilage when using USE 33 with USEDECALC or USERAPID solutions
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Micro Solutions LLPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 February 2026Distribution partner for Kazakhstan and Central Asia region. Co-presents at WHX Labs Dubai trade show (10-13 February 2026) to showcase MEDITE products and company. Website: mcrs.kz
• Dr Holm PathologistsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for South Africa. Located at Unit 3, 60 Jakaranda Street, Hennospark, Centurion, 0157.
• 3F Scientic (Pty) LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for South Africa.
• AM BioMedicalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Egypt.
• Cancer Diagnostics, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for USA. Located at 116 Page Point Circle, Durham, NC 27703.
• MEDITE Service AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized service partner in Switzerland. Located at Binzstrasse 5, CH-8953 Dietikon. Provides service and support for Swiss customers.
• Sanova Pharma GesmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Austria. Located at Haidestraße 4, 1110 Wien.
• rapidmailminorOthersEmail marketing service provider used for sending newsletters to customers.
• Rovers Medical Devices B.V.minorOthersSupplier of Rovers Cervex-Brush for cytology sample collection, sold as consumable through MEDITE.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SLEE Medical: German manufacturer of histology and pathology laboratory equipment including microtomes, cryostats, and tissue processors. Closely comparable mid-sized German histology equipment peer.
• Leica Biosystems: A Danaher-owned global leader in histopathology laboratory instruments, consumables, and digital pathology. Directly comparable as a full-portfolio histology equipment and consumables competitor serving the same pathology lab customers.
• Bio-Optica: Italian pathology and histology equipment and consumables manufacturer serving European and international markets. Similar mid-sized European histology equipment manufacturer profile to MEDITE.
• Epredia (PHC Holdings): Specialty histology and anatomical pathology business of PHC Holdings offering microtomes, slide stainers, embedding centers, and a broad consumables line. Directly comparable to MEDITE's full histology workflow portfolio.
• Diapath: Italian manufacturer of histology and cytology laboratory equipment, reagents, and consumables. Closely comparable mid-sized European peer with overlapping product lines (tissue processors, stainers, microtomes).
• Sakura Finetek: Global manufacturer of histology and cytology equipment including tissue processors, embedding centers, stainers, and coverslippers. Closely comparable product portfolio and customer base to MEDITE.
• Histo-Line Laboratories: Italian histology laboratory equipment manufacturer specializing in tissue processors, embedding centers, and staining systems. Comparable mid-sized European histology peer with overlapping product categories.

Broad incumbents

• Agilent Technologies (Dako pathology): Dako pathology business serves histology and IHC laboratories with staining instruments, antibodies, and reagents. Comparable as a pathology instruments and reagents competitor with a broader life-sciences portfolio.
• Carl Zeiss Meditec: Microscopy and digital pathology imaging provider competing with MEDITE's SCIRIZx510A digital slide scanner. Larger incumbent in optics-driven pathology imaging workflows.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Anatomical Pathology): Diversified life-sciences giant with a significant anatomical pathology offering spanning instruments, antibodies, and consumables. Competes with MEDITE as a broader incumbent with greater R&D and commercial resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PL80Tg5qWdPe8WBWe8_x6OnwKxsqfFDHjs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/medite-medical-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/meditemedical

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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