Calibrators & Controls

Our History

HUMAN has been serving the healthcare sector for over 50 years, and we are celebrating this milestone with our most valuable asset: our 300 employees and numerous cooperation partners worldwide.

 

Here, you can explore everything from the company’s origins and key milestones to product highlights and our commitment to sustainability.

 

Discover the key moments in HUMAN’s rich and diverse development history.

 

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the employees, partners, and customers who have contributed significantly to our success over the years.

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Journey through the time - Milestones of our history

 

1970s – How it all began …

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    Foundation

    HUMAN DE was founded as “Human Gesellschaft für Biotopanalytik und Biotopschutz mbH” as daughter company of the German traditional and renowned food and environmental Institute Fresenius in Taunusstein near Wiesbaden.

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    Development of first patented test

    Additionally, we provide regional and local support in various countries, including Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ivory Coast, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, and the Philippines.

 

1980s – Expansion of product range and sales regions

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    OEM manufacturing

    Foundation of an OEM manufacturing site in Ireland for HUMAN Germany and several other in vitro diagnostic companies, among them Olympus. Emphasis of production on Clinical Chemistry, Control Sera, Rapid Tests and ELISA-from a wide range of raw-materials to the final labeled product.

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    HCG Quick stick

    HUMAN Germany sells its first “HCG Quick stick” home pregnancy test.

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    Expansion of sales regions

    HUMAN Germany delivers IVD reagents produced in Ireland into more than 45 countries.

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    ELISA tests

    HUMAN Germany establishes ELISA tests in the product portfolio


1990s – New Headquarter and launch of first instrument

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    Launch of the first instrument

    HUMAN Germany launches its first instrument

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    Coagulation and Laboratory Equipment

    Introduction of the laboratory line and coagulation to increase the offering to our partners.

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    New Headquarter

    Move of the Headquarters from Taunusstein to Wiesbaden


2000s – New Ownership: Expanding Production, Markets, and Innovation 

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    New Production Site in Magdeburg

    Opening of the Production Site in Magdeburg to fulfill the increasing demand on HUMAN reagents

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    Olicoo GmbH new Owner of HUMAN and acquisition of IMTEC Immundiagnostika GmbH

    Olicoo GmbH becomes new owner of HUMAN, which in turn acquires Imtec Immundiagnostika GmbH, further expanding its portfolio with autoimmune diagnostics.

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    HUMAN Diagnostics Asia Pacific and Middle East

    Foundation of HUMAN Diagnostics Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. in Singapore and HUMAN Diagnostics Middle East (FZE), United Arab Emirates

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    HUMAN Office in Beijing, China

    Opening of the HUMAN China Regional Office in Beijing. Extension of the Headquarters in Wiesbaden including significant investment in sustainable energy generation.


2010s – Global Expansion and Strategic Acquisitions

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    HUMAN Latin America S.A., Panama Pacifico

    Foundation of HUMAN Diagnostics Latin America S. A., Panama Pacifico.

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    HUMAN Germany acquires LABiTec. GmbH

    With this strategic move HUMAN strengthens its internal technological competence for the development and production of diagnostic coagulation analyzers and expands its offer for new customer segments.

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    HUMAN Office in India

    Opening of the HUMAN Office in India.

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    HUMAN Diagnostics Products (Beijing) Co., Ltd., China

    Foundation of HUMAN Diagnostics Products (Beijing) Co., Ltd., China.


2020s – Global Player, Local Solutions, Individual Support

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    400 IVD Products out of 12 different IVD disciplines

    160 reliable partners around the world. Regional and local support in various countries: Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Germany, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ivory Coast, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam and our training centre in Kenya. 3 Germany based offices.

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    Distribution of rapid and molecular tests for SARS-CoV-2

    In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe, rapid and molecular tests for SARS-CoV-2 became essential tools in the fight against the virus.

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    Launch of HumaFIA

    First product manufactured by HUMAN Diagnostics Products (Beijing) Co., Ltd., China, and distributed globally

Our Success - Global and Sustainable Partnerships

The business relationship with our partners is based on respect, trust and sustainability. We are proud of our global distribution network with recognized companies around the world. Together we form a strong global network featuring innovative products with German quality standards at reasonable prices including service and support.


The high professionalism of our partners, supported by HUMAN`s certification and training programs, is the basis for excellent service to our customers. The success of this concept is reflected in the fact that more than 60% of our distributors have been working with us for more than 10 years.


HUMAN is always looking for engaged and competent distributors in order to expand and further professionalize our global distribution network. If you are a professional distributor with a proven track record in the sales, service and marketing of in vitro diagnostics and/or medical diagnostic devices and if you are interested in becoming a member of the HUMAN family, do not hesitate to contact us.

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