Atropos

What Atropos does

Atropos is a privately held Greek B2B distributor founded in the early 1990s and headquartered in Keratsini, Athens, with a branch office in Evosmos, Thessaloniki. The company supplies in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products, microbiology solutions and laboratory equipment to two primary verticals: the food and beverage industry (covering dairy, meat, water, beverages, grains, aquaculture, edible oils, snacks and prepared foods) and clinical diagnostic laboratories (covering molecular diagnostics, hematology, clinical chemistry, immunology, cytogenetics and microscopy). It also serves contract and public testing laboratories, research institutions and the cosmetics/environmental sectors.

The company's portfolio is built almost entirely on third-party validated technologies rather than proprietary R&D: rapid immunochromatographic tests, real-time PCR kits, ELISA assays, chromogenic culture media (including AFNOR-validated COMPASS Listeria Agar and ISO 9308-1 compliant CCA), Neogen Petrifilm ready-to-use plates, the 3M Molecular Detection System (isothermal DNA amplification with bioluminescence), ATP luminometers, protein swab tests, microplate readers and sampling consumables. Product lines are sourced through exclusive or authorized distribution agreements with manufacturers such as 3M, Neogen, Biokar Diagnostics, R-Biopharm, GeneProof, AMD, EuroProxima, Bioeasy, ZEULAB, 4LAB Diagnostics, Biotek, Agilent, Empire Genomics and BioMol.

Atropos generates revenue primarily through one-time and recurring sales of diagnostic test kits, microbiology consumables and laboratory instruments, with ongoing consumable re-orders from food manufacturers and laboratories providing the bulk of the revenue base. The go-to-market is sales-led, with field representatives covering Attica from Athens and Northern Greece from Thessaloniki. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and operates on a B2B inquiry basis. The customer base includes major Greek enterprise accounts such as DELTA, MEVGAL, FAGE, Kri Kri, Dodoni, Creta Farm, Agrolab, Ifantis, Mondelez, Crete Mills, Nireus, Minerva International and Sovimo Hella.

Name

Atropos

Legal name

Atropos

Website

https://atropos.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Atropos is a Greek B2B distributor of in vitro diagnostic kits, microbiology consumables, and laboratory equipment, serving food and beverage manufacturers and clinical diagnostic laboratories in Greece through its Athens and Thessaloniki offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diagnostic Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Testing Laboratories (Microbiological, Chemical, Allergen) (AFALAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Monitoring & Hygiene Verification (Swabs, ATP, Pathogen Monitoring) (AFALAAAE), Regulatory Compliance & HACCP Consulting (FDA/USDA/EFSA) (AFALAAAD), Allergen Cross-Contact Environmental Verification (Protein Swabs, ELISA Swabs) (AFALAEAH), Water, Ice & Process Utility Testing for Food Operations (AFALAAAJ)

Keywords

• Food safety testing
• In vitro diagnostics
• Laboratory equipment distribution
• Molecular diagnostics kits
• Microbiology culture media

Headquarters

HQ city

Keratsíni

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Diagnostic Test Kits Sales: Sale of in vitro diagnostic products including rapid antigen tests, PCR detection kits, ELISA tests, and immunochromatographic assays. One-time purchase model with repeat consumables.
2. Microbiology Culture Media and Supplies: Dehydrated and ready-to-use culture media, Petrifilm plates, swab samplers, and related consumables for food safety testing. Ongoing consumable revenue.
3. Laboratory Equipment Distribution: Distribution of laboratory instruments including hematology analyzers, biochemical analyzers, ELISA readers, milk analyzers, and luminometers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Atropos distributes in vitro diagnostic products, microbiology consumables, and laboratory equipment to food and beverage manufacturers and clinical diagnostic laboratories across Greece. Its portfolio spans rapid antigen tests, molecular diagnostic PCR kits, ELISA immunoassays, chromogenic culture media, Petrifilm plates, hygiene monitoring tools, and instruments sourced from international manufacturers such as 3M, Neogen, Biokar Diagnostics, R-Biopharm, GeneProof, and Bioeasy. The company operates from Athens headquarters and a Thessaloniki branch office, providing sales-led distribution and customer support for food safety testing and clinical diagnostics.

Product overview

Atropos is a Greek distributor and supplier of in vitro diagnostic products and laboratory equipment serving clinical diagnostics and food safety testing markets. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized across multiple product categories: rapid diagnostic tests (antigen tests, immunochromatographic assays for allergens, mycotoxin rapid tests), molecular diagnostics (real-time PCR kits for pathogen and genetic testing, GMO detection), microbiology solutions (culture media, Petrifilm plates for indicator organisms, automated molecular detection systems), hygiene monitoring products (ATP luminometers, protein detection swabs, dipslides), and laboratory equipment (microplate readers). Key product lines include 3M Petrifilm and Molecular Detection System, Neogen food safety products, Biokar Diagnostics culture media, EuroProxima immunoassay kits, BioMol molecular diagnostics, Boson rapid antigen tests, and Biotek instruments. The company operates as a value-added distributor with over 30 years of experience, providing diagnostic solutions to food industry, clinical laboratories, and environmental testing facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boson nCov-2 Antigen Test
• Direct qPCR Zena Max SARS-CoV-2 Real Time PCR kit for direct amplification and qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 in human samples using one-step RT-qPCR, eliminating RNA extraction step. Detects two target genes (ORF1ab/N); compatible with Rotor Gene Q, Lightcycler, and Biorad CFX96 instruments. For clinical diagnostic laboratories.
• V600E BRAF Gene Mutation Detection Kit (ONC-021) CE-IVD certified Real-Time PCR kit for qualitative determination of V600E mutation of BRAF gene from genomic DNA (whole blood, tissue, or cells). Compatible with LightCycler, Applied Biosystems, Rotor-Gene instruments. For clinical and oncology diagnostic laboratories.
• Real Time PCR GMO Detection Kit Real-time PCR kit for qualitative detection of 35S promoter and NOS terminator in GMO DNA from fresh and processed samples, with demonstrated sensitivity up to 0.01% Roundup Ready soybean DNA. Ready-to-use master mix format. For food testing laboratories.
• COMPASS Listeria Agar AFNOR-validated chromogenic medium for detection and enumeration of Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria spp. in food products and environmental samples. Validated according to ISO 16140 and NF EN ISO 11290-1/A1. Negative screening in 44 hours, L. monocytogenes confirmation in 6 hours. For food safety laboratories.
• Chromogenic Coliform Agar (CCA) Chromogenic culture medium for detection and enumeration of Escherichia coli and coliform bacteria in water samples with low colony counts. Conforms to ISO 9308-1:2014; detects β-galactosidase and β-glucuronidase; provides results in 21 hours. For water testing laboratories.
• 3M Molecular Detection System (MDS) Automated molecular detection system powered by isothermal DNA amplification and bioluminescence detection. Detects Salmonella, E. coli O157, Listeria spp., and Listeria monocytogenes with positive results in 15 minutes and complete detection in 75 minutes. For food safety and contract testing laboratories.
• E. coli / Coliform Count Plate (Neogen Petrifilm) Sample-ready culture medium plate containing modified VRB nutrients and glucuronidase activity indicator (BCIG) for detection and enumeration of E. coli and coliform bacteria. Results in 24-48 hours with color differentiation (blue E. coli, red coliforms). For food safety laboratories.
• Aflatoxin M1 Sensitive ELISA Sensitive ELISA for quantitative detection of Aflatoxin M1 in milk, cheese, butter, and breast milk. LOD of 0.0023 ng/ml (2.3 ppt) for milk; compliant with EU maximum levels; meets ISO 14675 requirements. Results in 60 minutes. For dairy industry and food safety laboratories.
• Total Aflatoxins ELISA ELISA kit for quantitative screening of total aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2) in cereals, rice, maize, soy, nuts, and peanuts. Cross-reactivity with multiple aflatoxin variants. 96-well format with results in 90 minutes. For food safety and grain industry laboratories.
• Rapid Aflatoxin M1 Quantitative Test (BioEasy) BioEasy quantitative rapid test for detection of Aflatoxin M1 in milk. Results in 14 minutes with linear range of 15-150 ppt. Includes reader for quantitative results compatible with BioEasy kits. For dairy industry quality control.
• Proteon Egg Express Immunochromatographic rapid test for qualitative detection of egg in food and surfaces. Available in food/surface format or with swabs. Detection limit of 1 ppm egg. For food manufacturers managing allergen control.
• Proteon Milk Express Immunochromatographic rapid test for qualitative detection of milk in food and surfaces. Detection limit of 1-2 ppm milk. Available with or without swabs. For food manufacturers managing allergen control.
• Proteon Gluten Express Rapid dip-stick test for detection of gluten in food, surfaces, and swabs. Detection limit of 3 ppm gluten. Suitable for bakery products, cereals, dairy alternatives, and infant food. For food manufacturers managing allergen control.
• Legionella DNA Extraction Kit Simple and rapid system for extraction of Legionella DNA from clear water samples (potable water, swimming pool, water systems). Special filter membrane reduces false positives from dead cells by 100 times and free DNA by 200 times. Detects viable but not cultivable (VBNC) Legionellae. For water testing laboratories.
• Legionella spp Real Time Kit Real-time DNA detection kit for quantitative and qualitative detection of Legionellaceae family DNA. Uses FAM-labeled hybridization probe with internal DNA control detected by JOE fluorophore. Validated with FAPAS-LEAP proficiency test. For water testing laboratories.
• Aerobic Count Petrifilm Plate (AC) Ready-to-use plate for enumeration of aerobic microorganisms in food and environmental samples. AFNOR, APHA, AOAC, and NordVal validated. Results in 48 hours with integrated grid for colony counting. For food and environmental testing laboratories.
• Coliform Count Plate Ready-to-use plate with Violet Red Bile nutrients for enumeration of coliforms in food and beverage samples. Confirmed results in 24 hours with indicator dye coloring colonies red with gas bubbles. For food and beverage testing laboratories.
• Enterobacteriaceae Count Plate Plate for enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae including coliforms and pathogens like Salmonella, Shigella, and Yersinia. Results in 24 hours with indicator dye coloring colonies red. For food safety and clinical laboratories.
• Yeast & Mold Count Plate Plate for enumeration of yeast and mold in food, beverage, and bottled water industries. Results in 3-5 days with color differentiation (small blue-green yeast colonies, large colored mold colonies). For food and beverage quality control laboratories.
• Rapid Yeast & Mold Count Plate Accelerated plate for enumeration of yeast and mold with results in 48 hours instead of traditional 5-day incubation. Features new indicator technology for easier colony interpretation. For food and beverage quality control laboratories.
• Bacillus cereus Count Plate Selective and differential plate for enumeration of Bacillus cereus group in food and beverage industries. Results in 20 hours with red-purple colonies and white halo. For food safety laboratories.
• Staph Express Count Plate (STX) Plate for detection and enumeration of Staphylococcus aureus. AFNOR, APHA, AOAC, and NordVal validated. Results in 24 hours with red-violet colonies. For food safety and clinical laboratories.
• Aqua Heterotrophic Count Plate Plate for enumeration of heterotrophic bacteria in bottled water industry. Compatible with membrane filtration systems using MCE filters. Results in 48-72 hours. For water quality testing laboratories.
• Sponge Stick 3M sampling sponges for environmental sample collection. Available in wet (Buffered Peptone Water, Neutralizing Buffer) or dry formats with optional gloves. Long handle reduces contamination risk during sampling from drains and equipment. For food industry hygiene sampling.
• Swab Protein Test (Protect) 3M rapid swab test for detection of protein residues on food contact surfaces after cleaning. Color change result: green (pass), grey (caution), purple (fail). Results in 10 minutes at room temperature. For food industry hygiene verification.
• ATP Testing - LM1 Luminometer 3M Clean-Trace LM1 Luminometer for rapid verification of surface cleanliness by detecting adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Results in under 30 seconds with storage for thousands of measurements. For food industry and contract hygiene testing.
• Dipslides 3M dip/contact slides for detection of bacteria in liquids or on surfaces. Simple to use with results in 24-48 hours. Dual-sided for two microorganism results per test. For industrial hygiene and water testing.
• Enviro Swab Pre-moistened or dry swabs for environmental sample collection in food industry. Features large swab head for efficient organism collection from hard-to-reach areas with tamper-evident packaging. For food industry environmental sampling.
• ELx800 Microplate Reader Absorbance microplate reader from Biotek for clinical, biotechnology research, and pharmaceutical laboratories. 96-well reading in 30 seconds with Gen5 software support for kinetics and well area scanning. For clinical and research laboratories.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96.49% sensitivity and 99.22% specificity for Boson nCov-2 Antigen Test
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 3McoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive Greek distributor for 3M food safety products including Petrifilm plates, ATP testing luminometers, sampling sponges, and hygiene monitoring solutions.
• R-BiopharmcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of R-Biopharm diagnostic products for food safety testing in Greece.
• Biokar DiagnosticscoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive distributor for Biokar Diagnostics culture media products including COMPASS chromogenic media, dehydrated and ready-to-use culture media for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
• GeneProofcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of GeneProof molecular diagnostic PCR kits including infectious disease, genetics, and oncology testing products.
• AMD (Advanced Medical Diagnostics)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized distributor of AMD diagnostic products including Direct qPCR Zena Max SARS-CoV-2 detection kits.
• NeogencoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive distributor for Neogen food safety products including Petrifilm plates, molecular detection systems, and rapid tests.
• EuroProximacoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of EuroProxima mycotoxin detection ELISA kits including Aflatoxin, Zearalenone, DON, and Ochratoxin tests.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M Food Safety: Major supplier of Petrifilm, ATP hygiene monitoring, and molecular detection systems. As Atropos' largest distribution partner, 3M Food Safety is a peer in the food safety diagnostics space at the OEM level.
• bioMérieux: Global leader in industrial microbiology diagnostics for food safety. While much larger and product-OEM rather than distributor, bioMérieux is the primary reference competitor in the food pathogen testing space that Atropos serves via its supplier partners.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Clinical diagnostics and life science research company with a strong food safety microbiology portfolio. Comparable to Atropos' clinical diagnostics and food testing offerings at the OEM/instrument level.
• Neogen Corporation: Manufacturer of Petrifilm plates, Molecular Detection System, and other food safety testing products. Atropos is Neogen's exclusive Greek distributor, but Neogen is itself a peer in the broader food safety testing market via its diagnostics portfolio.
• Eurofins Scientific: World-leading food testing services network with Greek operations. While primarily a contract laboratory rather than a product distributor, Eurofins competes for the same Greek food manufacturers' testing budgets and shapes local demand for Atropos' products.

Direct peers

• Romer Labs (ERBER Group): Specialist in mycotoxin and allergen testing solutions for the food and feed industry. Comparable to Atropos' EuroProxima ELISA, Proteon allergen rapid tests, and BioEasy aflatoxin test offerings.
• R-Biopharm: German manufacturer of food safety diagnostics (mycotoxins, allergens, pathogens). Atropos is the authorized Greek distributor; R-Biopharm directly addresses the same end-customers Atropos serves through its product line.
• Hygiena: Specialist in ATP hygiene monitoring and rapid food safety diagnostics, directly overlapping Atropos' 3M luminometer and protein swab product line for the same food industry customers.

Emerging players

• Charm Sciences: Provider of rapid food safety diagnostics (antibiotics, mycotoxins, ATP). Comparable product overlap with Atropos' rapid diagnostics category, primarily addressing dairy and meat processors in the same vertical.

Regional players

• AES Laboratories (Greek distributor): Regional Greek laboratory and diagnostics supplier serving similar food and clinical laboratory customers. Direct peer in terms of business model (value-added Greek distributor) and target market, though specific public data is limited.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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