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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 …

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 …