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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 …

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 Now Offering Disposable Gowns and Shoe Covers Under Guardian Systems Line of PPE

January 25, 2021January 15, 2021

Mopec introduces disposable shoe covers and disposable gowns under their Mopec Guardian Systems line of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Mopec Releases Whitepaper examining “The Future of Mass Fatality Preparedness”

October 19, 2020

Mopec’s Whitepaper Report “The Future of Mass Fatality Preparedness” analyzes lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and advises how to proactively plan for the next crisis.

Mopec Launches Safe View Body Bags Designed to Provide Added Layer of Safety for Health Care Workers

August 24, 2020August 19, 2020

As part of the Mopec Guardian Systems, Mopec’s new Safe View Body Bags offer a clear interior panel, allowing for the safe viewing of the remains contained in the bag with minimal risk of exposure to potential dangers.

Mopec Now Offering Ready-to-Ship Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

August 24, 2020August 6, 2020

Introducing Personal Protective Equipment from Mopec, as part of the Mopec Guardian Systems line. In the midst of a crisis, preparation is key. Featuring products designed for COVID-19 response, the Guardian Systems line was designed to provide your facility with the equipment and capacity you need to respond to surges and keep your workers safe.

Mopec Debuts Rapid Deploy Guardian Rack System for Morgues And Emergency Responders

August 24, 2020June 30, 2020

Designed and engineered to meet the needs of morgues during mass fatality events and surges, the Guardian Rack System can be quickly assembled and deployed to provide additional remains storage capacity.

Mopec Announces CDC-Compliant Body Bags and Death Care Equipment—Immediate Availability

August 24, 2020May 20, 2020

Through partnerships with vinyl and polyethylene manufacturers around the United States, Mopec was able to scale production of seven different CDC-compliant body bags. The bags meet the specific needs of the pandemic, are ready to ship, and are exclusive to Mopec.

Mopec Secures Increase In Body Bag Production To Address Nationwide COVID-19 Shortage

August 24, 2020April 18, 2020

Emergency response organizations, Medical Examiner offices, hospitals, and morgues across the country are quickly depleting stocks of standard and heavy duty body bags. Recognizing this need, Mopec began pursuing manufacturers across the continent to assist in the effort.

9 & 10 News: Morgue Authority In Big Rapids Looks To Begin Search For Forensic Pathologists

August 25, 2020April 23, 2018

The West Michigan Forensic Pathology Services Authority in Big Rapids is preparing to begin their search for a forensic pathologist to avoid sending bodies somewhere else for work they could do here in Northern Michigan. “All counties I think, or at least anyone I’ve talked to is seeing an increase in the number of deaths that they’ve had and autopsies are going up,” Paul Bullock, Mecosta County Controller Administrator. As the number of death investigations increase the need for a …