Young Innovations acquires Johnson-Promident

Young Innovations, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of dental products, today announced the acquisition of Promident, LLC (Johnson-Promident). Johnson-Promident is a leading manufacturer and supplier of dental handpieces, preventive consumables, infection control products and rotary instruments and is also a leading service provider for repairs and maintenance of dental handpieces.

“We are excited to welcome Johnson-Promident into our growing global platform,” says Dave Sproat, CEO of Young Innovations. “The Johnson-Promident products and services allow us to better support our dealer and institutional partners and align with our goal of delivering a high-quality experience to dental professionals around the world.”

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“Johnson-Promident is our 10th acquisition in the last four years and solidifies our position as the partner of choice for owners of dental products companies,” adds Andrew Jones, vice president of corporate development at Young Innovations. “This also demonstrates our continued commitment to growth through acquisition in focused categories of preventive, restorative and infection control.”

"I am proud to partner with Young Innovations as stewards of the next chapter for Johnson-Promident," says Gary Kris, CEO of Johnson-Promident. “I am confident that Young is best positioned to continue Johnson-Promident’s growth by working closely with our customers, affiliates and valued employees."

Kris will continue in an advisory role for Young Innovations. Primary operations will continue to be based in Valley Cottage, New York. There will be no immediate changes to ordering and service procedures for customers or vendors.

Young Innovations, Inc. is a portfolio company of The Jordan Company.