HuFriedyGroup, a global manufacturer of industry-leading dental products, including instruments, instrument management systems, infection prevention products, conscious sedation, and small equipment, today announced the acquisition of SS White Dental (“SS White”). HuFriedyGroup is an affiliate of Peak Rock Capital, a leading middle-market private equity firm.
SS White is a leading manufacturer of branded, differentiated carbide and diamond burs, endodontic instruments, and lab-related tools for the dental industry. The acquisition strategically aligns with HuFriedyGroup’s existing portfolio of high-quality, clinically differentiated dental products and global manufacturing capabilities.
With over 175 years of history in dentistry, SS White is renowned for its commitment to innovation and quality. SS White manufactures and supplies carbide burs, diamond burs, instruments, polishers, and endodontic products, serving dental professionals worldwide. The company is focused on producing high-quality dental products that enable practitioners to deliver more accurate, precise, and comfortable care.
“We are excited to welcome SS White into the HuFriedyGroup family,” said Andy Xilas, CEO of HuFriedyGroup. “HuFriedyGroup and SS White share a long legacy of innovation in the dental space, with a primary focus on creating high-quality products and services for dental professionals worldwide. This strategic acquisition will create new opportunities to bring more value to our customers and support dental clinicians.”
Tom Gallop, CEO of SS White, added, “We chose HuFriedyGroup as the right partner to continue SS White’s legacy due to the company’s excellent reputation, values, and commitment to the highest quality. By combining our complementary products with HuFriedyGroup’s portfolio and geographic reach, we will further enhance our ability to help doctors create better patient outcomes and improve efficiency globally.”
Spencer Moore, managing director of Peak Rock Capital, said, “The acquisition of SS White reflects HuFriedyGroup’s commitment to expanding its portfolio of differentiated products. We are excited to support innovation, new product development, and acquisitions that enhance HuFriedyGroup’s product portfolio for its valued customer base.”
HuFriedyGroup continues to pursue a strategic growth strategy, both organically and through acquisitions, to further its mission of helping dental professionals worldwide be “Best in Practice” through world-class products, services, education, and communities.
This results in superior clinician performance, reduced risk, improved efficiency, and enhanced safety for clinicians and patients.
About HuFriedyGroup
HuFriedyGroup is a leading global manufacturer of dental instruments, instrument management systems, infection prevention products, conscious sedation, and small equipment under the HuFriedy, Crosstex, Omnia, Accutron, and SS White brands. Headquartered in Chicago, HuFriedyGroup products are distributed in approximately 100 countries and supported by about 1,600 employees across over 20 global manufacturing facilities and locations. For more information, visit www.hufriedygroup.com.
About Peak Rock Capital
Peak Rock Capital is a leading middle-market private investment firm making equity and debt investments in companies in North America and Europe. Peak Rock’s equity investment platform focuses on opportunities to support senior management in driving rapid growth and profit improvement, with expertise in corporate carveouts and partnering with families and founders seeking institutional capital. Peak Rock’s credit platform invests across capital structures, providing tailored capital solutions to middle-market and growth-oriented businesses. Peak Rock’s real estate platform makes equity and debt investments in small to mid-sized real estate assets in growing geographies.
For more information, visit www.peakrockcapital.com.
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