Young Innovations, a manufacturer and distributor of dental supplies and equipment, and a portfolio company of Linden Capital Partners since January 2013, has acquired The Orthodontic Store, a provider of orthodontic appliances, supplies and instruments.
The Orthodontic Store distributes its products to more than 6,000 orthodontists across the country. Products include arch wires, brackets and bonding supplies, cheek retractors, rubber bands, impression supplies, pliers, toothbrushes, wires, and springs. The company was founded in 1987 and is based near Washington DC in Gaithersburg, MD (www.orthodonticstore.com).
“This acquisition is an indication of our strong desire to grow in the orthodontics segment and other targeted categories through acquisitions,” said Dave Sproat, CEO of Young Innovations. “Our direct distribution businesses will continue to grow in specialty segments, complementing our strong positions in other channels and core categories, such as preventive and restorative accessories.”
Young Innovations develops, manufactures and markets supplies and equipment used by dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and consumers. The company’s consumables products includes disposable and metal prophy angles, prophy cups and brushes, dental micro-applicators, moisture control products, infection control products, dental handpieces (drills) and related components, endodontic systems, orthodontic toothbrushes, flavored examination gloves, children’s toothbrushes, and children’s toothpastes. In addition, the company offers a line of diagnostic products that includes panoramic X-ray machines and related supplies. The company is headquartered near Chicago in Algonquin, IL (www.ydnt.com).
Linden Capital Partners is focused exclusively on leveraged buyouts in the healthcare and life science industries. Linden’s strategy is based upon three elements: healthcare and life science industry specialization; integrated financial and operating expertise; and strategic relationships with large corporations. The firm is based in Chicago (www.lindenllc.com).
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