Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Since 1872
Leica Biosystems makes anatomic pathology and cancer diagnostic systems, including staining instruments, consumables, digital pathology software, and imaging tools. The company was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Nussloch, Germany. It is a division of Danaher Corporation and has between 1,001 and 5,000 employees. It serves the medical and healthcare sector. In a recent development, the company acquired StatLab Medical Products, adding to its histology consumables offering.
Leica Biosystems at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1872
Certifications
ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
1048
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Medical
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
1048
Named foreign suppliers
46
Top origins
Germany · China · Taiwan · Japan
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Leica Biosystems.
What this tells a buyer
The company announced its acquisition of StatLab Medical Products on 28 September 2026, according to its website.
The company is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001, and its product range includes automated slide staining, digital slide storage, and AI-powered image analysis.
As a division of Danaher Corporation, the company operates internationally with major locations in the UK, Netherlands, Australia, China, Brazil, and the United States.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
154 years in operation (founded 1872).
Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Leica Biosystems makes anatomic pathology and cancer diagnostic systems, including staining instruments, consumables, digital pathology software, and imaging tools. The company was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Nussloch, Germany. It is a division of Danaher Corporation and has between 1,001 and 5,000 employees. It serves the medical and healthcare sector. In a recent development, the company acquired StatLab Medical Products, adding to its histology consumables offering.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1872 |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Leica Biosystems makes
The company is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001, and its product range includes automated slide staining, digital slide storage, and AI-powered image analysis.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED (source: leicabiosystems.com).
Certifications
Leica Biosystems is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 13485 — leicabiosystems.com
ISO 14001 — leicabiosystems.com
ISO 9001 — leicabiosystems.com
Trade and customs footprint
The company announced its acquisition of StatLab Medical Products on 28 September 2026, according to its website. US customs bill-of-lading records list 1048 inbound shipments across 46 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · China · Taiwan · Japan.
Latest developments
2026-09-28 — StatLab Medical Products Acquired by Leica Biosystems (leicabiosystems.com)
2026-09-24 — Tempus AI Products Added to Aperio AI Store (leicabiosystems.com)
2026-06-24 — Versant Diagnostics is First Lab to Deploy Aperio GT Elite (leicabiosystems.com)
2026-05-30 — Companion Diagnostic Development Partnership with CellCarta (leicabiosystems.com)
2026-03-19 — Leica Biosystems Becomes Global Reseller of Mindpeak Apps (leicabiosystems.com)
2025-09-25 — Moffitt Cancer Center Digital Pathology Partnership (leicabiosystems.com)
Company details
As a division of Danaher Corporation, the company operates internationally with major locations in the UK, Netherlands, Australia, China, Brazil, and the United States. Leica Biosystems was founded in 1872, and has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 154 years in operation (founded 1872). Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Leica Biosystems make?
Leica Biosystems makes anatomic pathology and cancer diagnostic systems, including staining instruments, consumables, digital pathology software, and imaging tools. The company was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Nussloch, Germany. It is a division of Danaher Corporation and has between 1,001 and 5,000 employees. It serves the medical and healthcare sector. In a recent development, the company acquired StatLab Medical Products, adding to its histology consumables offering.
When was Leica Biosystems founded?
Leica Biosystems was founded in 1872.
How big is Leica Biosystems?
Leica Biosystems has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Leica Biosystems hold?
Leica Biosystems lists ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Leica Biosystems import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 1048 inbound shipments for Leica Biosystems, with top origins including Germany · China · Taiwan · Japan.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+49 4962 241430
Certification
ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
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