Overview

Sysmex is a Japanese company founded in 1978 that makes automated in vitro diagnostic analyzers, reagents, and laboratory information systems for clinical laboratories and healthcare facilities. Its size band is 1,000 to 5,000 employees with estimated revenue of $1 to 5 billion, and it is not publicly listed. The company serves the medical, automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial equipment sectors. In February 2026, it began a sales collaboration with Fujirebio for dementia testing.

At a glance

What Sysmex makes

The company is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001, and its listed capabilities include hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, flow cytometry, and immunochemistry systems.

Certifications

Sysmex is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 13485 — sysmex.co.jp

• ISO 14001 — sysmex.com

• ISO 9001 — sysmex.co.jp

Trade and customs footprint

Customs records show 2,358 shipments tied to the company, with origins including Japan, South Korea, Germany, Brazil, and China. US customs bill-of-lading records list 2358 inbound shipments across 29 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Japan · South Korea · Germany · Brazil.

Latest developments

• 2026-09-09 — Sysmex Europe and Cytek® Biosciences Collaborate to Expand Access to Advanced Clinical Flow Cytometry | Morningstar (morningstar.com)

• 2026-02-05 — Sysmex and Fujirebio Begin Sales Collaboration for Dementia Testing | Sysmex (sysmex.co.jp)

• 2025-12-25 — Sysmex signs government MOU to establish first diagnostic reagent factory in Saudi Arabia - Details (sysmex-mea.com)

• 2025-09-04 — Kuehne+Nagel and Sysmex enter into strategic partnership in the healthcare sector (kuehne-nagel.com)

• 2025-09-02 — Sysmex Expands Portfolio and Accelerates Global Expansion through Acquisition of JEOL's Clinical Chemistry Testing Business | Sysmex (sysmex.co.jp)

• 2025-06-26 — Sysmex Expands and Relocates Production Base in Brazil | Sysmex (sysmex.co.jp)

Facilities

Public sources reference the following locations:

• Saudi Arabia — sysmex-mea.com

• Brazil — sysmex.co.jp

Company details

In September 2025, Sysmex acquired the clinical chemistry testing business of JEOL, and in December 2025 it signed a government memorandum of understanding to establish a diagnostic reagent factory in Saudi Arabia. Sysmex was founded in 1978, and has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 48 years in operation (founded 1978). 2,358 US import shipments on record. Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Sysmex make?

Sysmex is a Japanese company founded in 1978 that makes automated in vitro diagnostic analyzers, reagents, and laboratory information systems for clinical laboratories and healthcare facilities. Its size band is 1,000 to 5,000 employees with estimated revenue of $1 to 5 billion, and it is not publicly listed. The company serves the medical, automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial equipment sectors. In February 2026, it began a sales collaboration with Fujirebio for dementia testing.

When was Sysmex founded?

Sysmex was founded in 1978.

How big is Sysmex?

Sysmex has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).

What certifications does Sysmex hold?

Sysmex lists ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

Does Sysmex import from overseas suppliers?

US customs bill-of-lading records show 2358 inbound shipments for Sysmex, with top origins including Japan · South Korea · Germany · Brazil.

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