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MLZ Holding B.V., the mother company of Qlip B.V. and Bactoforce International, has acquired Biosisto Holding B.V. retroactively as of October 1, 2025. In Groningen (The Netherlands), the official documents for the acquisition of Biosisto were signed on November 11th.
Biosisto, founded in 2015, has been producing and selling high-quality microbiological reference materials since January 2016, which contribute to food and water safety. These certified microbiological reference materials are primarily marketed in the dairy, food, and water sectors in the Netherlands and Belgium. Biosisto is ISO 17034 accredited. Its production laboratory is located in Assen (NL) and employs eight specialists.
Qlip has more than 30 years of experience in producing reference materials and control samples specifically for the dairy industry. In Qlip’s dairy laboratory, more than 13 million raw milk samples are analyzed each year, and conducts nearly 700,000 chemical and microbiological analyses on dairy products. This analytical capacity and competence forms a robust platform for delivering high-quality, sector-specific reference materials that meet stringent industry requirements.
Jan Bobbink, Director of MLZ Holding B.V., on the recent acquisition: “Biosisto is a distinctive niche player in the Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) market and aligns exceptionally well with the growth strategy of MLZ Group and existing porrtfolio of Qlip. Biosisto’s activities are a clear added value and significantly strengthens our joint capabilities and market position in supplying high-quality microbiological and chemical reference materials, control samples, and calibration series, and in organizing proficiency testing.”
Since both companies are mainly active in the dairy sector, the two companies share important characteristics, while at the same time having each their unique strengths. This combination is a highly complementary match and provides a solid base for advancing both companies’ strategic ambitions at home and abroad, with substantial synergies expected in the near future.
