Finnish Plandent Division expands into Poland
The growing full-service dental supply chain keeps conquering new markets
The second largest distributor of dental supplies in Europe, Plandent Division, is expanding its business into the Polish market. Plandent has acquired a stake of 51 % in the share capital of Kol-Dental, a market-leading Polish dental supply company owned by Mr Maciek Nurzyński and Mr Jacek Piłko, who will continue in their management roles. Kol-Dental is a long-term distributor of Planmeca’s dental equipment in the Polish market. Planmeca, one of the world’s leading manufacturers in dental and medical technology, is also the parent company of Plandent.
Through Kol-Dental, Plandent will introduce to the Polish market its world-leading brands in the field of dental supplies in addition to Planmeca’s extensive selection of high-tech dental equipment. These will be complemented with attractive and sophisticated new service concepts, such as material management, online ordering, and maintenance and support services.
“We have been thrilled with the performance and long-term success of Kol-Dental as Planmeca’s distributor. This new agreement will strengthen Kol-Dental’s position in the Northern European dental supply distribution arena and bring Plandent’s modern service concept to the reach of Polish dental professionals. By listening closely to our local customers and by constantly expanding our product selection, we can fulfill the needs of every customer group, whether they be dentists, dental hygienists or dental technicians”, says Mr Tuomas Lokki, Vice President at Planmeca Group.
“This new cooperation is great news for our customers and business partners. Kol-Dental gains a professional and globally recognised partner whose experience, financial standing and support will allow further development and strengthen our position as a market leader”, said Mr Jacek Piłko,Vice CEO of Kol-Dental.
Earlier this year, the fast-growing Plandent Division acquired new distribution companies also in Belgium, Russia and Turkey. In addition, the division has leading local companies in all the Nordic and Baltic countries as well as in the Netherlands, the UK, Germany, and Austria. Plandent Division is part of the Finnish Planmeca Group that operates in the field of health care technology in over 120 countries. The group employs around 2,500 people worldwide and is looking to attain a turnover of EUR 760 million this year.
For further information, please contact:
Tuomas Lokki, Vice President, Planmeca Group
Tel. 358 20 7795 523
tuomas.lokki@planmeca.com
Plandent Oy and Planmeca Group
Plandent Oy is a full-service dental supply company that provides dental practices and laboratories with equipment, instruments, and materials, as well as installation and maintenance services. Plandent Oy is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.
Plandent Division is part of the Planmeca Group, whose parent company Planmeca Oy is one of the world's largest dental equipment manufacturers with products distributed in over 120 countries worldwide. The company is a global leader in many fields of dental technology, with a product range covering digital dental units, world-class 2D and 3D imaging devices and comprehensive software solutions. Planmeca is also the largest privately held company in the field of dental equipment, with a strong commitment to pioneering in-house R&D and design. The Planmeca Group’s estimated turnover for 2013 is approximately EUR 760 million with over 2,500 employees.
www.planmeca.com
Kol-Dental
Founded in 1994 by Jacek Piłko and Maciek Nurzyński in Warsaw, Poland. From the start, the aim of Kol-Dental has been to deliver products and equipment to dental offices. With constant introduction of innovative solutions in the field of dental supplies and equipment, Kol-Dental has reached a market leader position in Poland and in East-Central Europe.
www.koldental.com.pl
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