Hettich North America Expands Its Portfolio: Kirsch Medical Products Now Available

We are excited to announce the U.S. launch of Kirsch Medical refrigerators and freezers through Hettich North America, uniting two leading names in laboratory and healthcare equipment.

A Strategic Alliance Built on Legacy

The Hettich Group’s acquisition of Philipp Kirsch GmbH marks a significant milestone. Founded in Willstätt, Germany, Kirsch Medical has set the standard in cooling since 1865. Hettich, based in Tuttlingen, Germany, was founded in 1904 and is now a leading manufacturer of centrifuges and incubators.

What Kirsch Medical Brings to the U.S. Market

Kirsch Medical is known worldwide for manufacturing quality refrigerators and freezers for healthcare and laboratory use. Their products serve hospitals, clinics, blood banks, and chemical and pharmaceutical companies globally and are trusted for their uncompromising quality. The units offer superior, variable-speed cooling technology, are quiet, reliable, and safe.

Highlights of the Kirsch Medical product line now available in the USA include:

Blood Bank Refrigerators and Freezers: Kirsch blood bank refrigerators and plasma freezers meet the strictest medical and regulatory standards to protect patient safety. Refrigerators offer precise temperature control and uniformity with robust mechanical features for uninterrupted daily use.

The initial launch will feature an 18 cu. ft. (BL 520) and a 25 cu.ft. (BL 720) blood bank refrigerators with plasma freezers to follow.

The Kirsch Medical product range will continue to expand, bringing more offerings to the U.S. market. Stay connected with Hettich North America to receive the latest updates.

Clean Room Refrigerators: Designed for sterile environments, Kirsch clean room refrigerators deliver precise temperature control and stable cooling performance for temperature-sensitive medicines in hospitals, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical manufacturing areas. Smooth, easy-to-clean surfaces and a robust, contamination-resistant design make them a reliable choice wherever hygiene and compliance are non-negotiable.

Laboratory Refrigerators: Kirsch laboratory refrigerators are purpose-built for scientific research, clinical diagnostics, and pharmaceutical development — delivering world-class temperature constancy to keep sensitive samples and materials safe.

Pharmaceutical Refrigerators & Vaccine Storage: Kirsch vaccine and pharmacy refrigerators comply with the stringent DIN 13277 standard and feature precise temperature control, integrated alarm systems, data logging, and remote monitoring — ensuring sensitive medications and vaccines remain stable, safe, and ready for use.

All Kirsch Medical products are certified to ISO 13485, demonstrating compliance with the relevant specifications for medical product manufacturing.

Why This Matters for U.S. Labs and Healthcare Facilities

By combining Hettich’s North American presence and distribution with Kirsch Medical’s advanced cooling solutions, U.S. customers now access a broader laboratory equipment portfolio from a single trusted source. For clinical laboratories, blood banks, pharmaceutical facilities, or research institutions, Hettich and Kirsch Medical provide solutions built to the highest standards of quality and reliability.

Take the next step—explore our full product range at hettweb.com or contact your local Hettich North America representative to discover how these products can support and enhance your workflow.