GRAFTON, Wis., Nov. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Microbrush
International, a leading developer, producer and marketer of
innovative consumables used in dental restorative procedures, today
announced the acquisition of Dry Tips from Molnlycke Health Care,
AB. Dry Tips is a leading brand of high-quality moisture control
products used in dental procedures.
"We are excited about the opportunity to add Dry Tips to our
growing portfolio of restorative accessories," said John Frymark, VP and General Manager of
Microbrush. "Dry Tips represents best-in-class products which will
allow us to bring a more complete offering to dental professionals
that value superior and effective clinical products."
"This acquisition is a major step in our plan to build out our
restorative accessories platform at Microbrush," said Dave Sproat, CEO of Microbrush parent-company
Young Innovations. "We look to acquisitions, together with internal
product development and relationships with our strategic partners,
to continue to drive our long-term growth strategy."
Following a brief transition period, Dry Tips products will be
manufactured at the Microbrush facility in Grafton, WI. Current Dry Tips customers and
vendors will receive updates from Microbrush in the next few days;
there are no immediate changes to ordering and customer service
procedures.
Microbrush International is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Young
Innovations, Inc., which is a portfolio company of Linden Capital
Partners. Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal counsel to
Young.
About Young Innovations, Inc.
Young develops,
manufactures and markets supplies and equipment used by dentists,
dental hygienists, dental assistants and consumers. The Company's
consumables product offering 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 and other products. In
addition, the Company offers a line of diagnostic products that
includes panoramic X-ray machines and related supplies.
About Linden Capital Partners
Linden Capital Partners
is Chicago-based private equity
firm focused exclusively on leveraged buyouts in the healthcare and
life sciences industries. Linden's strategy is based upon three
elements: i) healthcare and life science industry specialization,
ii) integrated private equity and operating expertise, and iii)
strategic relationships with large corporations. Linden invests in
middle market platforms in the medical products, specialty
distribution, pharmaceutical, and services segments of
healthcare.
Media Relations Contact:
Steve Wright
(847) 458-5477
swright@ydnt.com
www.microbrush.com
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