News
SciCan, SycoTec & MICRO-MEGA merge to form new group
Toronto, Canada-based SciCan, a manufacturer of infection control products, will join with dental manufacturer Leutkirch, Germany-based SycoTec (previously EWL, a subsidiary of the KAVO Group) and endodontic specialist MICRO-MEGA (Besançon, France) in a merger of equals. SciCan has subsidiaries in Canonsburg, Pa.; Augsburg, Germany; and Zug, Switzerland, and is a producer of table top autoclaves. SycoTec concentrates on drives and specialized motors, and MICRO-MEGA manufactures root canal instruments and hand pieces. SciCan complements this range of products with infection control technologies, which include washing, disinfection and sterilization. SycoTec’s Managing Partner Dr. Martin Rickert will manage the new organization, which will be one of the 10 largest dental equipment manufacturers in the world, a release said. The three companies will integrate under one common administrative and strategic umbrella, but will remain independent. The merger is not characterized as an acquisition and no cash exchanged hands. The family-owned SciCan and its brands will remain in their present form. SciCan’s Chairman Arthur Zwingenberger will serve as chairman of the new group, which has not yet been named. Advantages of the merger are expected to include expanded market access through the distribution networks of all three companies; the market advantage of a “one-stop shop” for everything from instruments to motors to the entire reprocessing system, and synergies in administration, at trade shows, in IT and in research and development
DentalEZ® Group appoints Sean O. Flynn as territory sales manager
DentalEZ® Group announced the appointment of Sean O. Flynn to Territory Sales Representative. In his new position, Flynn will be responsible for maintaining existing professional relations and identifying new prospects to increase all StarDental®, DentalEZ®, RAMVAC®, CustomAir®, and NevinLabs™ product and equipment sales. His territory will include Ohio, Kentucky, Southern Indiana, and West Virginia. Prior to joining DentalEZ, Flynn acquired over 15 years of sales experience in the dental industry and beyond. He previously held sales positions with Patterson Dental Supply, MD Tech, and Ferndale Laboratories. Flynn holds a B.S. degree in business from Miami University.
Benco Dental moves into new HQ
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.-based Benco Dental began moving into their new corporate headquarters, distribution center and showroom in CenterPoint Commerce and Trade Park in December 2009. The family-owned distributor of dental products and equipment will continue the transition into the 272,000-square-feet building in Jenkins Township through April, 2010, when they plan to open a showroom with 13 X-ray units and specialty displays. The new facility includes an expanded warehouse with increased stacking capabilities and about 2 miles of conveyors. The building also has environmentally friendly features such as motion detectors, high-efficiency fluorescent lighting, natural light and a plan to save on heating and cooling costs.
Products
Flow Dental releases new and improved SUPA
Flow Dental Corporation announced the release of its new and improved SUPA (Single Use Positioning Aid) disposable positioning blocks for dental imaging. The innovative new design makes SUPA suitable for positioning both PSP envelopes and film. Manufactured of a new, softer foam material, SUPA positioners serve as an ideal bite block. A new smaller form factor provides maximum patient comfort. They can be used stand-alone, or along with Flow’s RAPD aiming ring and positioning bar to ensure correct cone beam alignment. Whether using PSP envelopes or film, SUPA positioners keep the imaging medium at a 90-degree angle to the tooth, and are ideal for both anterior and posterior exams. SUPA positioners are available in economically priced boxes of 100 and are 100 percent recyclable.
www.flowdental.com
GC America introduces Gradia® Core and GC Fiber Posts
GC America’s Gradia Core® is a dual-cure build-up material with excellent adhesive properties that offers the clinician one product for post cementation and core build-up. Gradia Core achieves great handling and stable physical properties. GC Fiber Posts have a modulus of elasticity similar to dentin. They are radiopaque and translucent in color for easy identification and better esthetics. Gradia Core and GC Fiber Post products used together provide a comprehensive and reliable system to the DDS.
www.gcamerica.com
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