Distribuidora Maico de México

What Distribuidora Maico de México does

Distribuidora Maico de México, operating commercially as MAICO – Tecnología en Salud, is a Monterrey, Nuevo León-based authorized distributor of IDEXX Laboratories' veterinary diagnostic products in Mexico. Founded in 1990, the company has operated continuously for over 35 years and serves two primary customer segments: companion-animal veterinary clinics and large-animal livestock producers, with stated reach extending into other Latin American markets.

The technical portfolio centers on IDEXX's clinical diagnostics platform: the Catalyst One chemistry analyzer, ProCyte One hematology analyzer, SediVue Dx AI-powered urine sediment analyzer, VetLab Station integrated workflow hub, VetStat blood gas/electrolyte analyzer and Coag Dx coagulation device, supported by recurring consumables — Catalyst CLIP panels, ProCyte reagents, SediVue cartridges, test plates — and a livestock ELISA test kit line. MAICO also provides installation, training, and certified technical support. The SediVue Dx unit is the principal AI-adjacent product in the catalog; it embeds a neural network trained on hundreds of millions of sediment images developed by IDEXX.

The business model is a hybrid of capital-equipment sales and recurring consumables revenue: each installed analyzer generates an ongoing pull-through of proprietary reagents and panels that are not interchangeable with competing platforms, supplemented by fee-based technical-support contracts. Go-to-market combines direct field sales with low-friction digital channels (website forms, WhatsApp, phone). A water-analysis product line is listed on the website as "under validation," signaling tentative vertical diversification. The company is private, employs 50+ people, and has no disclosed funding rounds, parent entity, or executive leadership information in the public record.

Name

Distribuidora Maico de México

Legal name

MAICO Tecnología en Salud

Website

https://maico.cc

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Distribuidora Maico de México, founded 1990 and based in Monterrey, is the authorized IDEXX Laboratories distributor in Mexico, selling veterinary diagnostic analyzers, consumables, ELISA kits, and technical support to clinics and livestock producers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Diagnostics Distribution

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Medical/Surgical Supply Wholesalers (HLAMAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Animal Health Supply Chain, Procurement & Distributor Connectivity (HLAMAMAK)

Keywords

• Veterinary diagnostics distribution
• Veterinary diagnostic equipment
• Livestock disease testing
• Veterinary consumables supply
• In-clinic diagnostic analyzers

Headquarters

HQ city

Monterrey, Nuevo León

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Diagnostic Equipment Sales: Sale of IDEXX diagnostic instruments including Catalyst One biochemical analyzers, ProCyte One hematology analyzers, and SediVue Dx urinalysis systems to veterinary clinics and livestock producers.
2. Consumables and Reagents: Recurring revenue from sale of consumables including Catalyst test slides (individual and CLIP profiles), sample cups, pipette tips, and reagent kits for maintaining continuous operation of IDEXX diagnostic equipment.
3. ELISA Test Kits for Livestock: Sale of ELISA test kits for large species diagnostics including IDEXX Neospora, BVDV, IBR, Brucellosis, M.bovis, and Chlamydiosis tests for ruminant disease surveillance and control.
4. Technical Support Services: Installation, maintenance, training, and technical support services provided to ensure continuous operation of diagnostic equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Distribuidora Maico de México (MAICO) is the authorized IDEXX Laboratories distributor in Mexico, selling, installing, and supporting veterinary diagnostic equipment and consumables. The company distributes in-clinic diagnostic analyzers (biochemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, blood gas) for small animal clinics and a portfolio of ELISA test kits for livestock disease surveillance. MAICO also provides technical support services including installation, training, preventive maintenance, and warranty backup for the IDEXX product line across Mexico and Latin America.

Product overview

Distribuidora Maico de México is an authorized IDEXX distributor in Mexico offering a comprehensive portfolio of veterinary diagnostic solutions for small animals (dogs and cats) and large species (livestock including ruminants, poultry, swine, dairy, and gestation management). The product ecosystem is anchored by IDEXX in-clinic diagnostic analyzers: the Catalyst One biochemical analyzer (blood chemistry, 8 minutes, 30+ parameters), ProCyte One hematology analyzer (complete blood count, 5 minutes, 24 parameters), and SediVue Dx urinalysis system (AI-powered sediment analysis with neural network technology). These analyzers connect through VetLab Station and VetConnect PLUS for integrated data management. For large animal production, MAICO distributes IDEXX ELISA tests including NEOSPORA, M. BOVIS, IBR GB, BVDV AG/SERUM PLUS, CHLAMYDIOSIS TOTAL, BRUCELLOSIS (serum and milk formats), and ROTA CORONA K99, along with Pourquier/IDEXX brucellosis control reagents. The portfolio also includes SNAP rapid tests, imaging solutions, clinical software, and extensive consumables (Catalyst CLIP panels, individual test plates, and controls). MAICO provides full technical support services including installation, training, on-site and remote technical support, preventive maintenance, and IDEXX warranty backup. The company also mentions water analysis services (currently under development) and serves clients across Latin America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catalyst One Veterinary biochemical analyzer for small animal clinics delivering precise and complete blood chemistry results in 8 minutes, supporting over 30 biochemical parameters from a single analysis.
• ProCyte One Veterinary hematology analyzer for small animal clinics providing complete blood count results in 5 minutes or less using high-definition 5-dimensional laser technology, offering 24 blood parameters.
• SediVue Dx Connected urinalysis solution that uses artificial intelligence (neural network trained on 800 million images) with an integrated inverted microscope to automatically identify urinary sediment elements in veterinary clinics.
• VetLab Station Central hub connecting all IDEXX diagnostic analyzers (Catalyst One, ProCyte One, SediVue Dx) for integrated data management and workflow optimization in veterinary clinics, with cloud connectivity via VetConnect PLUS.
• VetLab UA Part of the IDEXX VetLab portfolio for urinalysis testing in veterinary clinics.
• Coag Dx Coagulation diagnostic analyzer for veterinary blood clotting assessment.
• VetStat Blood gas and electrolyte analyzer for veterinary critical care diagnostics.
• Catalyst CLIP Chem Panels Preconfigured blood chemistry panels for Catalyst One analyzer covering 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, and 18 biochemical parameters for routine, screening, and extended patient assessment.
• Catalyst SDMA Symmetric Dimethylarginine (SDMA) test for early detection of reduced kidney function in small animals.
• Catalyst CRP C-Reactive Protein (CRP) inflammatory marker test for canine and feline patients.
• Catalyst Total T4 Thyroid hormone test for assessment of thyroid function in dogs and cats.
• Catalyst Bile Acids Bile acids test for evaluation of liver function and portosystemic circulation in small animals.
• Catalyst Fructosamine Fructosamine test for monitoring long-term glucose control in diabetic patients.
• Catalyst Progesterone Progesterone hormone test for breeding management and reproductive cycle monitoring in dogs.
• Catalyst Phenobarbital Test Kit Therapeutic drug monitoring test for phenobarbital levels in epileptic patients.
• Catalyst UPC Ratio Kit Urine Protein:Creatinine ratio test for assessment of protein loss in kidneys.
• Catalyst Pancreatic Lipase (PL) Pancreatic lipase test for diagnosis of pancreatitis in dogs and cats.
• Catalyst Lyte 4 Electrolyte panel for Catalyst One including chloride (Cl), potassium (K), and sodium (Na) parameters.
• IDEXX NEOSPORA X2 2/STRIP Indirect ELISA test for detection of antibodies against Neospora caninum in bovine serum, used for epidemiological studies and herd management to reduce neosporosis prevalence.
• IDEXX M BOVIS AB OIE 5/STRIP ELISA test for detection of antibodies against Mycobacterium bovis in bovine serum and plasma, validated by OIE/WOAH as a tool for bovine tuberculosis control programs.
• IDEXX IBR GB X3 5/STRIP Blocking ELISA for detection of antibodies against glycoprotein B of bovine herpesvirus type 1 (BHV-1), causative agent of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR).
• IDEXX BVDV AG/SERUM PLUS 5/STRIP ELISA for detection of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) antigen in serum, plasma, whole blood, and ear notch tissue samples, including Erns antigen detection.
• IDEXX CHLAMYDIOSIS TOTAL ELISA for detection of antibodies against Chlamydophila abortus, causative agent of enzootic abortion in ruminants, adapted for automation.
• IDEXX NEOSPORA 2/STRIP Indirect ELISA for detection of antibodies against Neospora caninum in serum and plasma from ruminants (bovine, caprine, ovine).
• IDEXX BRUCELLOSIS SERUM 1/STRIP ELISA for detection of antibodies against Brucella abortus in bovine serum, supporting bovine brucellosis surveillance programs.
• IDEXX BRUCELLOSIS MILK 10/STRIP ELISA for detection of antibodies against Brucella abortus in milk samples, enabling herd-level brucellosis monitoring in dairy cattle.
• IDEXX ROTA CORONA K99 1/STRIP ELISA for detection of rotavirus, coronavirus, and E. coli K99 antigens in feces from neonatal calves with diarrhea.
• Pourquier Brucellosis Positive Control Positive reference control for use with Pourquier/IDEXX brucellosis tests, ensuring test accuracy and quality assurance.
• Pourquier Brucellosis Negative Control Negative reference control for use with Pourquier/IDEXX brucellosis tests, supporting quality control in diagnostic laboratories.
• Technical Support Services Comprehensive technical support including installation, training, preventive maintenance, on-site and remote assistance, warranty backup, and troubleshooting for IDEXX diagnostic equipment provided by MAICO's certified technical personnel.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IDEXX LaboratoriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMAICO is an authorized distributor of IDEXX Laboratories products in Mexico. This exclusive distribution partnership provides access to IDEXX's full portfolio of veterinary diagnostic equipment including Catalyst One, ProCyte One, SediVue Dx, SNAP rapid tests, and ELISA test kits. IDEXX is a global leader in veterinary diagnostics providing world-class diagnostic technology with backing from a leading worldwide diagnostic brand.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Elanco Animal Health: Elanco is a major global animal-health company with companion-animal and livestock products including diagnostics. It competes across multiple species segments and geographies that overlap with MAICO's served market in Mexico.
• Virbac: Virbac is a global animal health company selling pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and diagnostics to veterinarians and livestock producers in Latin America. It competes for the same shelf space and customer relationships that MAICO serves, particularly in the Mexican and broader Latin American market.
• Vetoquinol: Vetoquinol is a global animal-health company offering pharmaceuticals and diagnostics for companion animals and livestock, with significant Latin American operations. It is a comparable broad-line competitor to MAICO's livestock and small-animal offerings.
• Zoetis: Zoetis is the largest global animal health company with diagnostics, vaccines, and pharmaceuticals across companion and livestock animals, including in Mexico. It overlaps with MAICO in serving veterinary clinics and livestock producers, though with proprietary products rather than distribution.
• Phibro Animal Health: Phibro is a global animal-health and nutrition company with strong Latin American and livestock exposure. It sells vaccines, diagnostics, and nutritional specialties into the same livestock-producer segment that MAICO serves with its large-species ELISA portfolio.
• IDEXX Laboratories: IDEXX is the global leader in veterinary diagnostics and the principal whose entire product portfolio MAICO distributes in Mexico. It is the upstream incumbent whose authorization defines MAICO's market access and whose product roadmap drives MAICO's offering.
• Ceva Santé Animale: Ceva is a major global animal-health player with strong presence in livestock vaccines and diagnostics, including in Latin America. It serves the same livestock producers and veterinary channels that MAICO targets with its IDEXX ELISA portfolio.
• Dechra Veterinary Products: Dechra specializes in veterinary pharmaceuticals and specialty products for companion animals and livestock, with growing Latin American distribution. It targets the same veterinary clinic customer base as MAICO's IDEXX small-animal portfolio.
• Heska (Mars Science & Diagnostics): Heska (now part of Mars Petcare's Science & Diagnostics division) develops in-clinic veterinary diagnostic analyzers and consumables, directly comparable to the IDEXX Catalyst, ProCyte, and SediVue lines that MAICO distributes. It represents a competing diagnostic platform in the same veterinary channels.

Direct peers

• Abaxis (Zoetis Diagnostics): Abaxis (now part of Zoetis) makes in-clinic veterinary blood chemistry and hematology analyzers (VetScan) that directly compete with IDEXX's Catalyst One and ProCyte One — the same products MAICO distributes. It is the closest direct competitor to the core equipment lines MAICO sells.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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