Dentsply International Inc. - XRAY- Profile

Dentsply International Incorporated. The Group's principal activities are to design, develop, manufacture and market a range of products in the dental market. It operates in following product segments: Dental consumables, Dental laboratory products, Specialty dental products and Non-dental. Dental consumable products consist of dental sundries and small equipment products used in dental offices in the treatment of patients. Dental laboratory products are used in dental laboratories in the preparation of dental appliances. Specialty dental products are used for specific purposes within the dental office and laboratory settings. Non-dental products are comprised primarily of investment casting materials that are used in the production of jewelry, golf club heads and other casting products. Its products include dental prosthetics, including artificial teeth, precious metal dental alloys, dental ceramics & crown & bridge materials. The Group operates in U.S., Germany, Japan, Asia & other foreign country. Dental Consumables accounted for 36% of 2006 revenues; Specialty Dental Prods, 35%; Laboratory Prods, 27%; and Non-dental, 2%