ABOUT US

QUALITY AND SAFETY SINCE 1984

For 35 years, MEXACARE GmbH has operated worldwide as one of the leading manufacturers of rapid diagnostic preparations. Our high-quality point-of-care (POC) diagnostic products are used in homes, laboratories, and medical/clinical environments. The high-quality diagnostic products are among the leading and most reliable in their respective segments. Our comprehensive aptitude in product and business development stands for high product quality, rapid time-to-market, service, and satisfied customers.

MISSION

QUICK HIGH QUALITY RESULTS

With over 35 years of experience, we have gained the trust of our partners and customers. We strive to produce the highest quality and most accurate rapid tests for our customers. The medical sector, such as physicians, laboratories, hospitals, pharmacies, medical wholesalers, and retailers, as well as private individuals at home, benefit equally from our validated products. We believe in quality and have been delivering on our promises since 1984.

CERTIFICATION

INTERNATIONALLY CERTIFIED STANDARDS

We demand the highest standards from our products. Our quality meets the specific German/European standards and certifications – such as CE mark, ISO 13485:2016 – approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Canada Health Sciences, and Australian Health Authority. Furthermore, our products comply with the European Directive for In-vitro Diagnostics (IVDD 98/79/EC). Leading laboratories and research institutions in the diagnostic field in Europe, North America, and Australia validate the achievement of these high-quality standards.

OUR HISTORY

1984

Foundation of Biomar Diagnostic Systems GmbH in Marburg, Germany. Cooperation with Quidel (NASDAQ: QDEL) – development of the first pregnancy tests. Successful establishment of the GraviQuick pregnancy test in laboratories, hospitals and pharmacies. GraviQuick is rated as the best pregnancy test by „Stiftung Warentest“. Further development and production of high-quality IVDs.

1997

Production of pregnancy tests for Ratiopharm. National/international expansion.

2012

Merger of bj-diagnostik Vertriebs GmbH and Biomar Diagnostic Systems GmbH. Expansion of the product portfolio.

2013

Acquisition by BIOMEX/DiaMex and change of name to Mexacare. Access to know-how and important IVD positive controls from in-house plasma centers. Strategic partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies. Development/production of various home tests for Stada. First whitelable deliveries to Actavis, Puren (Aurobindo).

2017

Merger/distribution MedVec GmbH. Major capital injection and external valuation by private equity fund. Expansion of distribution channels nationally/internationally. Development/launch of veterinary product line. Expansion of human medical product line.

2019

Massive expansion/strong growth. Capital injection by private equity fund. Mexacare expands capacity for new partners. Development of OTC sperm test Rossmann. Development of high-quality pregnancy test for pharmacy market leader MedVec GmbH.

January 2020

Development of COVID-19 antibody test. Access to plasma samples from Biomex on-site enable rapid and broadest validation. Validation of the test with over 2000 patients against PCR, laboratory test and against cross reactions. Launch in Germany and worldwide – sales to leading healthcare organizations.

May 2020

Development of COVID 19 antigen test and COVID 19 antigen/influenza combination test. Continuous expansion of the Heidelberg site and the direct Senior Key Account Manager Team (currently 15+) Major inquiries at home and abroad are piling up. Continuous studies for further development and validation. External validation by Charite hospital and international universities and institutions. Capacities are being expanded at 2 locations.

October 2020

National demand skyrockets due to new Corona regulations. Mexacare tests among the first rapid tests listed by BfArM. Further capacity expansion due to large orders. Strategic partnerships with leading Rx/Dx companies, healthcare and hospital chains, corporate/industry, organizations and governments. Team (In-House 35+, Sales 15+) is steadily and purposefully being built. Warehouse space is expanded by 600 square meters. Major orders from governments and bulk buyers at home and abroad. Mexacare stands out as a reliable, sustainable and deliverable partner for the highest quality COVID rapid tests, with a proven track record of more meaningful Ct-based sensitivity that separates it from the competition!

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

& QUALIFIED TEAM

In addition to 75 highly qualified, certified employees and 30 key account managers, MEXACARE GmbH has access to the complete sales network of the MedVec International Group. MEXACARE GmbH is also integrated in international sales structures of business & private equity investments and is the first choice when it comes to high quality rapid diagnostics – Made in Germany.

Our departments – Quality Management, Product Development, Marketing, Sales, Business Development, Investor Relations, Customer Service – look forward to hearing from you.

KNUT BUTZINGERChief Executive Officer
Biology/Biochemistry studies at San Diego State University (SDSU); MBA business studies at the University of Phoenix (USA). Most recently Director – European Operations and Corporate and Business Development at Proprius Pharmaceuticals, Inc and previously at Prometheus Laboratories, San Diego (www.prometheuslabs.com). In this role, reporting directly to the CEO, also responsible for corporate, product and manufacturing acquisition, licensing and sales activities, among others.

Other positions: Founder and Managing Director MedVec GmbH, Managing Director (CEO) European Operations and of the worldwide urinalysis business of Quidel Corporation San Diego (Nasdaq: Qdel, www.quidel.com) and Managing Director of Rapignost urinalysis production, the former Behring-Werke, in Marburg; previously Managing Director Quidel Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and all subsidiaries; previously Managing Director Quidel Germany.

Before that, Vice President Marketing and Sales of DAW Industries in San Diego and various management positions at Eppendorf North America (www.eppendorf.de) via Sales Manager Western USA, National Sales Manager and most recently Director Sales Eppendorf North America. 1986 Biochemist/Project Leader Allergy at Quidel Corporation San Diego, USA.

LUTZ ROTHEManaging Director
With a total of more than 30 years of sales experience, Lutz Rothe has been Managing Director of MEXACARE GmbH since 2012, with decades of experience in sales and marketing of highly regulated products such as medical raw materials (e.g. blood plasma), in vitro diagnostics, regulation / QC / QM.

Mr. Rothe is an expert on viruses and other pathogens, such as HBV, HCV, HIV. As a long-time employee in leading positions at the Biomex Group, he was involved in the rapid growth of the company into a system-relevant supplier of raw materials for the global diagnostics industry.

He is also the founder of the plasma donor center in West Africa and has been the partner for leading diagnostics manufacturers in Europe, the USA and Asia as the head of clinical trials and global regulatory affairs.

Mr. Rothe also worked with Roche and other pharmaceutical and diagnostics companies such as Abbott, Siemens, Qiagen and was among others also leading the validation and FDA certification of the first Zika laboratory test.

Furthermore, he led the development and approval of rapid tests for well-known companies such as Stada, Actavis, Puren (Aurobindo), Windstar Medical (Pro7 Group) or Rossmann.

CAREER

JOIN US

We are always looking for qualified, motivated, and reliable employees. People eager to grow and qualitatively dominate with an innovative diagnostics company in the medical hub of Heidelberg. We are currently looking for reinforcement: Bio-Chemists, Product Managers, Pharmaceutical Representatives, Supply Chain Managers. Think you fit the role? Then convince us why we should hire you. We are looking forward to your convincing application.

karriere@mexacare.com

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