Stanley N. Maragos Named General Manager of Wieland Dental Systems Inc.

Pforzheim, Germany and Danbury, Conn.-WIELAND + Technik, Germany, the recently announced the appointment of Stanley N. Maragos as General Manager of Wieland Dental System Inc.

In making this announcement, WIELAND CEO Torsten Schwafert said, "WIELAND is committed to deployment and service of the ZENOTEC T1 Milling Platform and the launch of ZENOSTAR, Dimensions 'one-layer, one bake' porcelain systems within North America. In this light, we are thrilled to bring Mr. Maragos into our rapidly expanding organization and believe his range of practical experience in strategic planning and execution coupled with his leadership style will be invaluable."

"Stanley's talent and track record, including development and market launch of mainstream high technology innovations within dentistry will make him an outstanding addition to our management team as we pursue a wide range of strategic initiatives to build long term value for our customers," concluded WIELAND Head of International Export, Marcus Kieffer.

"I look forward to joining the highly-regarded Wieland Dental Systems Inc. team and contributing to the continued growth of the company," Maragos said. "The opportunity to be a part of a dynamic, global and entrepreneurial company like WIELAND Technik is truly exciting. Coming from a Fortune 500 company, I am impressed by WIELAND's aggressive approach to double digit growth, portfolio of innovative products and 'all-star' level consultative sales force."

About WIELAND

WIELAND is a privately held company based in Pforzheim, Germany. Founded by German chemist Dr. Theodor Wieland in 1871, the WIELAND name has stood for a unique combination of tradition and innovation. WIELAND specializes in the production and sales of dental prosthetics, restorative materials and CAD/CAM digital technology. WIELAND employs 300 specialists worldwide, 20% of whom are scientists and engineers dedicated to its state of the art Research and Development Centers. Its products and technology are sold directly to more than 20 countries through its own subsidiaries, direct export or via distributors. WIELAND's most recent innovation, ZENOTEC T1 CAD/CAM System, is positioned as a high quality digital milling solution for full-contour crowns, ceramic veneers and prosthetic parts. For more information, please visit www.Wieland-Dental-Systems.com.