Audax Group

StatLab Medical Products (“StatLab”), a leading developer and manufacturer of diagnostic supplies and equipment for the anatomic pathology market, has acquired Pyramid Innovation (“Pyramid”). The acquisition broadens StatLab’s instrument manufacturing capabilities by adding slide and cassette printers. StatLab is a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity and Linden Capital Partners.

Pyramid Innovation was founded in 2013 by Tom Hughes and is based in Sussex, England. Prior to founding Pyramid, Tom and his team developed the first ever automated pathology slide and cassette printers. Today, Pyramid Innovation is a global leader in developing instrumentation that improves the efficiency of pathology laboratory workflow.

“We are excited to welcome Pyramid Innovation into the StatLab family” said Mike Karsonovich, CEO of StatLab. “Partnering with Pyramid positions StatLab as a direct source of high-quality laboratory automation equipment for our U.S. customer base, in addition to expanding our reach into the international market through established channel partners.”

Tom Hughes, Managing Director of Pyramid, adds, “StatLab is an ideal fit as a partner for continued innovation in the field. We look forward to sales of our newly-launched PiSmart Cassette printers and continued investment in the product pipeline – we have more exciting innovations in development to further benefit our customers around the world.”

Pyramid operations will remain in Sussex and continue to be led by Mr. Hughes.

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