Xebios Diagnostics joins Solabia Group
Solabia further reinforces its leadership in the European diagnostics market with the acquisition of Xebios Diagnostics Group
Solabia strengthens its position in the European diagnostics market with the acquisition of Xebios diagnostics group
Solabia announces the acquisition of Xebios Diagnostics Group, a leading microbiological diagnostics solution provider with operations in Germany and the Netherlands. Xebios has built a strong reputation in diagnostic culture media and reagents for the analysis of drinking water, food and beverages, cosmetics and clinical samples, supported by robust industrial capabilities and a well-established commercial presence across Germany and the Benelux region.
Through this acquisition, Solabia significantly reinforces and expands its European diagnostics footprint and activities. Already a recognized global player, particularly in food testing through its Biokar brand, Solabia finds in Xebios a highly complementary partner whose geographic reach and technical expertise broaden the Group’s capabilities. The combination strengthens Solabia’s manufacturing base across France, Germany, and the Netherlands, enhances its innovation capacity, and improves its ability to serve customers with high performance microbiology solutions.
Jean-Baptiste Dellon, CEO of Solabia, commented:
“We are delighted to welcome the Xebios teams to Solabia. This acquisition marks a significant step in our ambition to build a leading European diagnostics platform. By uniting our knowhow, industrial capabilities, geographic reach, and complementary product portfolios, we will deliver a stronger, broader offering to our customers and accelerate our growth in high potential markets.”
Christoph Mentzel, General Manager of Xebios, declared:
“Teaming up with Solabia opens a powerful new chapter for Xebios Diagnostics Group. We have built our success on quality, innovation and customer focus, and Solabia is the right partner to amplify these strengths. Their industrial depth, complementary expertise and long-term vision will help us accelerate innovation, expand our reach and deliver even more impactful solutions to our customers.”
About Xebios
Xebios Diagnostics Group manufactures high‑quality ready‑to‑use culture media and test reagents for microbiological diagnostics across water, environmental, clinical, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications. With three production sites in Germany and the Netherlands and over 25 years of expertise, Xebios delivers reliable, ISO‑certified products and services that support laboratory quality and efficiency. Learn more about Xebios.