Abenex acquires Hygeco

Hygeco

Supply of products and services in the funeral and medical fields

Founded in 1887, the Hygeco Group is the European leader post-mortem and anatomopathology for human and veterinary applications.

Hygeco is the trusted partner of funeral operators, forensic institutes, hospitals and clinics, medical universities, veterinary schools and pathology laboratories, relying on a complementary portfolio of products and services offered by three well-known brands.

The Hygeco Group develops customized solutions to meet the unique needs of its customers, backed by proven technical expertise and a culture of innovation. With 300 employees across four European countries, the Group has a robust territorial network to ensure strong relationships with customers and partners.

Hygeco Group products are distributed in over 150 countries across five continents via a multilingual e-commerce platform and a global network of distributors.

Date of capital investment

April 2017

Type of deal

LBO

Turnover

35m€

Number of employees

285

Date of transfer

Type of transfer

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