News & Announcements Archives

Advisory Board Spotlight: Celebrating M. Lamar Jones, BS, HTL(ASCP)CM

November 25, 2025November 24, 2025

Madison Heights, MI – [November 25, 2025] – Mopec is proud to highlight M. Lamar Jones, a distinguished Histologist, educator, and leader whose 54-year career has helped shape generations of laboratory professionals. Lamar has served as a Histopathology Laboratory Director, is the current HT Education Coordinator for the Histotechnology Program at Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham, and is the sitting President of the National Society for Histotechnology. His lifelong commitment to the advancement of tissue science and laboratory excellence …

The Future of Specimen Handling Is Integrated, Standardized, and Technology-Driven

November 24, 2025November 18, 2025

Madison Heights, MI – [November 19, 2025] – As pathology continues its rapid transition toward digital workflows and AI-powered diagnostics, the need to strengthen the earliest phases of the laboratory process has never been more urgent. The pre-analytic and grossing stages play a defining role in tissue integrity, forming the foundation for diagnostic accuracy well before the slide is created. Reinforcing these phases through consistent specimen handling and integrated documentation is essential for delivering the precision modern diagnostics require. …

Advisory Board Spotlight: Eric Daley

November 24, 2025November 13, 2025

Madison Heights, MI – [November 13, 2025] – We’re proud to highlight Mopec Clinical Advisory Board member Eric Daley, whose career bridges the laboratory, healthcare policy, and the expanding frontier of pathology informatics and data-driven innovation. Eric began his career in the laboratory as a Pathologists’ Assistant, where he was drawn to the vital role pathology plays in diagnosing disease, guiding treatment decisions, and advancing patient care. Over time, his passion for leveraging data and technology to strengthen those …

Honoring a Leader in Histology: Nicole Leon Named NSH Histotechnologist Of the Year

November 24, 2025October 30, 2025

Madison Heights, MI – [October 30, 2025] – Mopec, a leader in anatomic and forensic pathology solutions, is celebrating as Nicole Leon is named the 2025 National Society for Histotechnology (NSH) Histotechnologist of the year. We are proud to shine the spotlight on Mopec Clinical Advisory Board member Nicole Leon, who has been named the 2025 National Society for Histotechnology (NSH) Histotechnologist of the Year. This prestigious award, presented annually, honors an individual who exemplifies dedication, service, and involvement …

Mopec Launches Clinical Advisory Board to Advance Pathology Through Expert Collaboration

October 1, 2025September 30, 2025

Madison Heights, MI – [September 30, 2025] – Mopec, a leader in anatomic and forensic pathology solutions, is proud to introduce its first-ever Clinical Advisory Board, a milestone initiative designed to place the voice of the pathology community at the heart of our innovation strategy. Formed in late 2024, the Mopec Group Clinical Advisory Board brings together a multidisciplinary team of expert pathologists, pathologists’ assistants (PAs), and histotechnologists. With diverse backgrounds in academic medicine, autopsy, pediatric pathology, informatics, …

Mopec Introduces Premier Certified Service, Extended Warranty & Preventative Maintenance Options to Maximize Equipment Performance and Uptime

September 29, 2025

Madison Heights, MI — [September 29, 2025] — Mopec, a longstanding leader in laboratory and pathology innovation, today announces the launch of its Mopec Certified Service program, offering extended warranty, service contracts, and annual preventative maintenance plans to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and safety for its customers’ equipment. Enabling Peak Performance for Pathology Equipment With more than 30 years of experience in pathology, specimen tracking, and safety, Mopec recognizes that even high-quality equipment can benefit from regular, professional care. The new …

Mopec Expands Partnership with Lumea to Deliver Seamless Digital Pathology Integration and Consumables Access

September 28, 2025

Madison Heights, MI – [September 28, 2025] – Mopec, a leader in pathology and anatomy innovation, is proud to announce the next chapter in its collaboration with Lumea, a pioneer in digital pathology technology. Building on the companies’ existing partnership, Mopec will integrate Lumea’s patented tissue-handling technology directly into the Mopec Maestro® Encore Grossing Station, further advancing diagnostic accuracy and workflow efficiency for pathology professionals. Beginning October 1, 2025, the Lumea device integration will be available as an optional …

Mopec Group Strategically Consolidates Operations to Michigan Headquarters

August 14, 2025

Madison Heights, MI – Aug 14, 2025 – Mopec Group, a leading provider of anatomic and forensic pathology equipment and lab solutions, today announced the strategic consolidation of its California manufacturing operations into its Madison Heights, Michigan headquarters. This business decision follows a multi-year effort to refine and simplify Mopec Group’s product portfolio, improve operational efficiency, and support the company’s ability to meet increased demand from customers. “This move reflects the progress we’ve made to serve our customers and build …

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 …