Listed on the Swiss SIX exchange, Coltene develops and manufactures dental consumables and small equipment in the areas of restoration, endodontics, prosthetics and treatment auxiliaries.
Kenda is a specialized manufacturer of silicone polishing instruments for dentistry applications. Established in Liechtenstein in 1977, Kenda manufactures high-precision rotating polishing instruments for both dentistry and dental laboratory applications. Its polishers are available as autoclavable versions for multi-patient use and as single-patient polishers for one-time use.
The two companies are located close to one another, with headquarters in Switzerland and Liechtenstein respectively.
Coltene is an internationally active developer, manufacturer and seller of dental consumables and small equipment in the areas of restoration, endodontics, prosthetics and treatment auxiliaries. Coltene has state‐of‐the‐art production facilities in the USA, Germany, Brazil and Switzerland as well as own distribution organizations in all major markets including China and India. Dentists and dental labs all around the globe trust COLTENE’s high‐quality products. The registered shares of Coltene Holding AG (CLTN) are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange.
Bryan, Garnier & Co advised Coltene on the acquisition, which sees Kenda’s business integrated into Coltene’s Rotary Instruments product group, expanding the current offering of diamond and carbide burs.
The acquisition enhances this product group’s portfolio offering, technology know-how and sales flows, and will create growth opportunities worldwide.