February 17, 2021

EW Group expands its diagnostic capability

German strategic holding company EW Group has acquired Hygiena, a leader in food safety and environmental testing solutions, the Group said in statement on February 16.

The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in March 2021.

For two decades, Hygiena, headquartered in Camarillo, California, United States, with nine locations globally, develops, manufactures and distributes food safety and environmental diagnostic solutions. The products are sold in over 100 countries to more than 10,000 customers.

"We have always been committed to providing the best-in-class diagnostics and customer support around the world. This new partnership with EW Group will accelerate our growth, enhance our global capabilities, and expand our portfolio of products for our customers," says Steven Nason, CEO of Hygiena. "I couldn't have imagined a better outcome for Hygiena and our Hygiena team. We are so excited to continue our mission within EW GROUP and look forward to joining forces with the BioChek and Biotecon teams."

The newly formed group of companies, under the Hygiena umbrella, will include BioChek, a global veterinary diagnostic company, as well as Biotecon, an innovator in PCR, GMO, ID and environmental diagnostics. Both companies are subsidiaries of the EW Group.

Thomas Struckmeyer, CEO of BioChek and Biotecon, says, "With this acquisition and through the synergetic combination with our existing diagnostics businesses, we will create a leading player in food and veterinary diagnostics, providing a true 'One Health' approach from 'Farm to Fork' to the benefit of our global customer base."