A Year of Growth, Partnership, Innovation and Community Impact

2025 has been an outstanding year for Solmedia Ltd, a year defined by professional engagement, expanding partnerships, product innovation, and wholehearted community involvement. As a trusted supplier to laboratories across the UK, Solmedia continued to strengthen its presence in the biomedical, histology, and scientific safety sectors while championing charitable causes and industry collaboration.

Industry Events & Professional Engagements

Throughout 2025, Solmedia played an active role across some of the most important scientific and pathology-focused events in the UK. These gatherings provided valuable opportunities to meet laboratory professionals, present new solutions, and support the scientific community.

Histology Facilities Managers Meeting North — 23–24 June 2025

Held at the Royal Liverpool Hospital, this event brought together histology facility managers and technical specialists from academic institutions across northern England. Solmedia participated to share insights, discuss challenges, and highlight innovations that enhance histology service delivery.

IBMS Congress 2025 — 22–25 September 2025

A major highlight of the event calendar, Solmedia exhibited at the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Congress in Birmingham. Over three days, the team engaged with biomedical scientists, educators, and pathologists to showcase evolving product lines and discover emerging needs within the field.

UK NEQAS Annual Participants Meeting — 4 November 2025

In November, Solmedia attended the UK NEQAS meeting in Cardiff, presenting solutions such as the SLEE Ergotec Workbench and offering hands-on demonstration opportunities for equipment designed to improve cellular pathology workflows.

Charity Work & Community Involvement

Solmedia has always believed in supporting the community, and 2025 was no exception.

Coracle World Championships — 12 September 2025

The Solmedia team once again took part in the annual Coracle World Championships on the River Severn, raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. With two enthusiastic teams — the Solmedia Swans and the Solmedia Snappers — the event showcased camaraderie, competitive spirit, and a commitment to supporting cancer care in the local community.

Beyond this flagship event, Solmedia continued to back charitable initiatives throughout the year, demonstrating the company’s values of compassion, teamwork, and giving back.

Product & Partner Advancements in 2025

Perhaps the most impactful developments of 2025 came through Solmedia’s strengthening partnerships and expanding product portfolio. These advancements ensured laboratories have access to the latest innovations in histology, safety, workflow optimisation, and environmental monitoring.

Matsunami Glass – Advancing Slide Technology in the UK

Solmedia deepened its partnership with Matsunami Glass, enabling UK laboratories to benefit from:

• TOMO adhesion slides — providing exceptional section adherence, clarity, and consistency.

• ESPO II slide printer — a next-generation slide-printing system offering unmatched reliability, traceability and workflow efficiency.

This collaboration ensures laboratories have access to world-class slide technology backed by Solmedia’s trusted service and supply support.

Lab Improvements – Innovative Slide & Block Archiving Solutions

A major new advancement in 2025 was Solmedia’s partnership with Lab Improvements, offering a modern, automated way for labs to manage their slide and block archiving.

This system delivers:

• Enhanced workflow efficiency

• Digitised tracking and organisation

• Reduced manual handling errors

• Better long-term tissue storage management

Designed to enhance both compliance and productivity, the solution supports laboratories in achieving smarter, more streamlined archiving processes.

Macro Imaging Systems – Introducing the G-Series

2025 also saw strong progress in Solmedia’s macro imaging portfolio, including the rollout of the G-Series Macrospecimen Cameras.

These systems provide:

• High-resolution gross imaging

• Streamlined documentation

• User-friendly operation for routine and advanced pathology

The G-Series has quickly become a key tool for labs wanting reliable and consistent macro imaging without complexity.

Cruma – Plug-and-Play Fume Protection

Through its partnership with Cruma, Solmedia brought plug-and-play ductless fume hoods to more UK labs than ever. Cruma’s user-friendly installation and effective filtration make it a vital solution for immediate protection from chemical fumes — enhancing lab safety while reducing infrastructure requirements.

Exclusive UK Distributor for SLEE Medical – Continuous Growth

As the exclusive UK distributor for SLEE Medical, Solmedia continued to deliver premium histology equipment, including microtomes, cryostats, tissue processors, and ergonomic workstations. With several major product releases planned for 2026, this partnership remains a cornerstone of Solmedia’s offering and long-term vision.

Air Monitoring, Ventilation & Safety Innovations

Solmedia’s environmental safety portfolio expanded significantly in 2025 with a comprehensive range of solutions designed to enhance laboratory protection, improve air quality, and support compliance with strict exposure standards.

Our strengthened offering now includes:

• PPM Monitoring Technology for real-time airborne chemical detection

• Genano Air Purification Systems for high-efficiency removal of airborne contaminants

• Vaportest Exposure Badges, a long-standing customer favourite known for simplicity, reliability, and accuracy

• Formalin Spill Kits for rapid, compliant response to hazardous chemical incidents

• Ventilated Cabinets for safe handling and containment of harmful substances

• Formalin Dispensers designed to minimise exposure during routine laboratory workflows

• Fume Hoods & Fume Cupboards, including our new range developed in partnership with Clean Air Ltd, offering advanced performance, energy efficiency, and enhanced operator safety

Together, these innovations reaffirm Solmedia’s commitment to creating safer, cleaner, and more controlled laboratory environments through dependable, data-driven safety solutions.

Grossing Stations from Anathomic Solutions – Growing Popularity

2025 also saw increased adoption of grossing stations from Anathomic Solutions, known for ergonomic design, excellent ventilation, and enhanced workflow management for histopathology grossing. Their rising popularity reflects the market’s shift toward safer, more efficient laboratory workspaces.

Looking Ahead to 2026

With major planned product launches from Slee Medical, expanding partnerships in imaging and archiving, and continued growth in safety and monitoring, Solmedia enters 2026 with strong momentum. The foundation built in 2025 through innovation, collaboration, and community commitment ensures an exciting year ahead for both Solmedia and the laboratories they support.