Ivoclar Vivadent acquires Wieland Dental. With the acquisition of Wieland, Ivoclar Vivadent strengthens its position in the segment of Metal-free Ceramics.< span id = "more-12534" >

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the company Ivoclar Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein-based, announced the acquisition of Wieland Dental. The acquisition is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2012. The transaction is still subject to approval by the German Federal Cartel Office. The Ivoclar Vivadent will acquire the shares of the holding company and founding family BWK Wieland. Wieland, which employs 190 employees, achieved a sales volume of around 60 million euros in 2011.

Ivoclar Vivadent is one of the leading manufacturer of dental products in the world, with a broad portfolio of products and systems for dentists and dental technicians. Metal-free ceramics, is one of the fundamental skills of the company. With the acquisition of Wieland Dental, the company strengthens its position in the segment of ceramic systems. Robert Ganley, CEO of Ivoclar Vivadent, comments on the acquisition: Wieland Dental is a leading manufacturer in Europe in the area of dental products with market leading brands and a strong sales team. We are very pleased to integrate them to the Group Ivoclar Vivadent ”.

Wieland, located in Pforzheim, Germany, is a leading supplier of dental technology market. With a wide variety of products ranging from CAD/CAM materials to metals and ceramic veneers to electroplating, the company offers individual laboratory concepts and systems solutions.

Wieland Dental products will represent an important addition to the product portfolio of Ivoclar Vivadent. Wieland Dental will continue operating under the same name and with the same

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