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Mopec Group and Lumea Partner to Transform Pathology Workflows with Integrated Digital Imaging

May 20, 2025

“Mopec Maestro Encore grossing station with integrated Lumea BxCamera for digital pathology”

Madison Heights, MI – May 20, 2025 – Mopec Group, a leader in anatomic and forensic pathology equipment and technology, has announced a strategic partnership with Lumea, the U.S. pioneer in digital pathology workflows and AI-powered imaging. This collaboration marks a major milestone in the advancement of pathology workflows—bringing high-resolution digital tools directly to the grossing station, the critical first step in the diagnostic journey. A Shared Vision for the Future of Pathology At the heart of this partnership is …

Waud Capital Partners Announces the Acquisition of Mopec Group

January 6, 2025

CHICAGO, Jan. 6, 2025 — Waud Capital Partners (“Waud Capital”), a growth-oriented middle-market private equity firm specializing in the healthcare and software & technology sectors, announced today the acquisition of Mopec Group (“Mopec” or the “Company”), a vertically integrated, branded supplier of equipment, consumables and services addressing the needs of the anatomic pathology and other laboratory end-markets. Waud Capital is acquiring Mopec from Blackford Capital, a Michigan-based lower middle market private equity firm. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Madison Heights, Michigan, Mopec’s …

Honoring Our Heroes: Mopec’s Partnership with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

November 22, 2024November 11, 2024

Honoring Our Heroes: Mopec’s Partnership with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency This Veteran’s Day, we want to shine a light on one of our remarkable customers whose mission may not be widely known but whose impact resonates deeply. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) works tirelessly to ensure that no service member is left behind and that their families receive the closure they deserve. At Mopec Group, we are privileged to support their vital efforts, and today, we want to …

Mopec Group Unveils Next-Generation Maestro Grossing Station: The Mopec Maestro Encore

June 27, 2024

Madison Heights, MI – June 27, 2024 – Mopec Group, a leading pathology technology company and manufacturer of anatomic pathology equipment & supplies, is proud to announce the launch of the Mopec Maestro Encore, the latest advancement in grossing station technology. This release marks a significant milestone in Mopec Group’s strategic effort to emphasize innovation and integration of cutting-edge digital solutions as the standard for improving pathology workflow. The Mopec Maestro Encore now features Mopec’s state-of-the-art digital pathology solution, PathCam, …

Mopec Partners with the Michigan Association of Medical Examiners to Provide Free PPE to Multiple Counties Across Michigan

February 22, 2024

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (February 22, 2024) – Mopec, a leading manufacturer of anatomic pathology equipment and products, has partnered with the Michigan Association of Medical Examiners (MAME) to distribute vital personal protection equipment to multiple counties across Michigan, offering a lifeline to medical examiners at the frontline of public health. The initiative aims to provide tangible support to counties facing budget constraints. By donating over 85,000 essential PPE items, including level 1 and level 4 gowns, as well as disposable …

Mopec Announces Distribution Partnership with Nano Surgical to Offer Customers the Lumohs Lighted Scalpel Handles

January 26, 2024

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (January 26, 2024) – Mopec, a leading manufacturer of anatomic pathology products, announced their new distributor partnership with Nano Surgical to become the exclusive master distributor of Lumohs Lighted Scalpel Handles in the pathology and laboratory markets. Lumohs Lighted Scalpel Handles represent a cutting-edge solution for enhancing surgical instruments. This innovative product transforms surgical practices by providing shadowless, unobstructed illumination mere millimeters from the operating site, thereby mitigating potential risks associated with various medical procedures. This …

Mopec Appoints Francis X. Dirksmeier as Chief Executive Officer

September 28, 2023

The veteran healthcare leader brings a proven track record of strategic excellence, business transformation and operational expertise GRAND RAPIDS and MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., September 28, 2023 –– Blackford Capital (“Blackford”), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, announced that Francis X. Dirksmeier has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of portfolio company Mopec, a leading manufacturer of high quality pathology, anatomy, mortuary and necropsy equipment and consumable supplies. Blackford Capital acquired Mopec in June 2013, and has stewarded the …

Mopec Group Announces Wayne Oliver As New Chief Financial Officer

July 11, 2023July 10, 2023

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (July 11, 2023) – Mopec, the nationwide leader in pathology, anatomy, mortuary and necropsy equipment and supplies, announced the appointment of Wayne Oliver Jr. as Chief Financial Officer. Oliver will have direct oversight of Mopec Group’s accounting and finance department, human resources, legal, IT, and risk management. Oliver brings 20 years of senior executive-level experience in finance, business systems, information technology, and operations and administration roles. Prior to joining Mopec, Oliver worked as vice president and CFO …

Mopec Announces Distribution Partnership with StatLab to Bring You the Best Cassette Printer in North America

May 9, 2023March 22, 2023

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (March 22, 2023) – Mopec, a leading manufacturer of anatomic pathology grossing stations, announced their new distributor partnership with StatLab to allow their customers the opportunity to purchase StatLab PiSmart Cassette Printers directly from Mopec. Widely reviewed as the best cassette printer on the market, the StatLab PiSmart Cassette Printer is designed to improve accuracy, efficiency, and automation in your lab. This new partnership will simplify the process for customers looking to upgrade their grossing station expenditures …

Mopec Introduces Guardian Quick-Deploy Coolers Under Guardian Systems Line

September 29, 2021September 29, 2021

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (Sept. 29, 2021) – Mopec, the nationwide leader in pathology, anatomy, mortuary and necropsy equipment and supplies, is proud to announce the latest innovation and addition to its Guardian Systems product line. The Mopec Guardian Quick-Deploy Cooler is adaptable, portable, and is a rapidly deployable system for the long term storage of human remains. Mopec has integrated its new patented rack technology along with patent-pending insulation technology to create an expandable remains storage platform that will …