ADS acquiring Leach and Dillon Products

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American Dental Supply in the process of Acquiring Leach & Dillon Products

September 12, 2008
American Dental Supply, Inc. of Allentown, Pennsylvania today announced it has agreed to acquire Leach & Dillon Products from Dillon Company, Inc. of Cranston, Rhode Island. Financial terms of the agreement are not disclosed.
Founded in 1989, Leach & Dillon Products is a progressive manufacturer and distributor of innovative products for the dental laboratory. The company focuses on cosmetic aspects of dentistry such as Cerpress SL, Sensation SL, Silhouette porcelains, and the Enigma Cosmetic Removable Appliance, considered the most beautiful denture teeth on the market, providing patients with a cosmetic alternative for their dentures. Leach & Dillon Products also brings a variety of patented products such as Diamon-all cutting instruments, Creare ringless casting system and Cerpress SL pressing rings.
The acquisition of Leach & Dillon Products is intended to further strengthen American Dental Supply’s leading position in the area of dental lab materials manufacturing. Leach & Dillon Products will be consolidated into American Dental Supply, Inc. and its products will continue to be distributed through dealer networks. Leach & Dillon Products is expected to be accretive to consolidated earnings during its first year as part of American Dental Supply, Inc.
American Dental Supply, Inc. is a privately held company located in Allentown, Pennsylvania founded in 1977 by Ricky & Les Hochhauser. American Dental Supply, Inc. provides dental labs around the world with the finest specialty chemicals and ceramics and has continued to evolve into one of the industry’s leading manufacturers. Best known for its chemical expertise and its dedication to quality, American Dental Supply develops the highest quality products with the highest performance providing dental labs with the most effective, economical and safest materials available.