Patterson Companies
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Patterson Companies Inc is a medical
supplies conglomerate
primarily in the business of veterinary and dental products (ranging from xray equipment to consumable products, dental consumables make up the biggest part of the dental industry). Since 2003 it also distributes general medical rehabilitative
devices like braces and wheel chairs. Traditionally a dental company it diversified its business at the turn of the millennium when it acquired 55 year old company JA Webster Inc, a distributor of veterinary products. That business segment (now known as Webster Veterinary) currently distributes equipment (diagnostic and surgical) and medicine (anaesthetics, vaccines). Though large the company operates directly in only the US and Canada (in Canada through subsidiaries Sammons Preston Canada and Patterson Dental Canada).
In 2008 it was noted as having one of the lowest debt ratios among companies in the health care sector. Patterson was also a member of the Nasdaq-100 until December 10, 2010 when it and six other companies were replaced. The Nasdaq-100 is composed of the 100 largest non financial stocks traded on the Nasdaq.
It is the distribution company for Sirona, one of the world's biggest dental equipment manufacturers. More recently the company has been active in making acquisitions abroad; On June 17, 2010 Patterson Medical purchased the rehabilitation part of Ireland based DCC Healthcare
(Days Healthcare, Physiomed and Ausmedic) in a move that increased Patterson Medical's revenue by 16.43% (US$70 million, fiscal year ended April 24, 2010). The new companies were added to its Homecraft Rolyan unit in the UK.
It went public on the Nasdaq in 1992 with an IPO of around 480 million dollars.
Key dates and events
Patterson Medical provides over 20,000 top-name rehabilitation supplies, equipment and assistive living products.
Patterson Medical’s international operations consist of Homecraft in the United Kingdom and Kinetec in France. Homecraft is a leading supplier of aids to daily living and rehabilitation products in the United Kingdom. In France, Kinetec consists of two operations: the manufacturing and distribution of Continuous Passive Motions machines and distribution of Sammons Preston and Homecraft products.
With the 2007 acquisition of PTOS software, a leading line of software for physical therapists, healthcare professionals benefit from a technology solution endorsed by the largest provider networks in the rehabilitation market.
Additionally, Patterson Medical’s widely recognized Medco sports medicine division provides more than 12,000 products to athletic trainers in professional sports, high school and college teams and recreational sports organizations. This vast array of products and services, combined with a focus on innovation and quality, uniquely distinguishes Patterson Medical as the true one-stop shop – with a global market share three to four times larger than the nearest competitor.
Medical equipment
Medical equipment is designed to aid in the diagnosis, monitoring or treatment of medical conditions.-Types:There are several basic types:* Diagnostic equipment includes medical imaging machines, used to aid in diagnosis...
supplies conglomerate
Conglomerate (company)
A conglomerate is a combination of two or more corporations engaged in entirely different businesses that fall under one corporate structure , usually involving a parent company and several subsidiaries. Often, a conglomerate is a multi-industry company...
primarily in the business of veterinary and dental products (ranging from xray equipment to consumable products, dental consumables make up the biggest part of the dental industry). Since 2003 it also distributes general medical rehabilitative
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Physical medicine and rehabilitation , physiatry or rehabilitation medicine, is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities. A physician having completed training in this field is referred to as a...
devices like braces and wheel chairs. Traditionally a dental company it diversified its business at the turn of the millennium when it acquired 55 year old company JA Webster Inc, a distributor of veterinary products. That business segment (now known as Webster Veterinary) currently distributes equipment (diagnostic and surgical) and medicine (anaesthetics, vaccines). Though large the company operates directly in only the US and Canada (in Canada through subsidiaries Sammons Preston Canada and Patterson Dental Canada).
In 2008 it was noted as having one of the lowest debt ratios among companies in the health care sector. Patterson was also a member of the Nasdaq-100 until December 10, 2010 when it and six other companies were replaced. The Nasdaq-100 is composed of the 100 largest non financial stocks traded on the Nasdaq.
It is the distribution company for Sirona, one of the world's biggest dental equipment manufacturers. More recently the company has been active in making acquisitions abroad; On June 17, 2010 Patterson Medical purchased the rehabilitation part of Ireland based DCC Healthcare
DCC Plc
DCC plc is an Irish diversified investments group and holding company, founded by Jim Flavin in 1976.-Products and services:Among other interests, they own the Emo oil distributor/filling station network...
(Days Healthcare, Physiomed and Ausmedic) in a move that increased Patterson Medical's revenue by 16.43% (US$70 million, fiscal year ended April 24, 2010). The new companies were added to its Homecraft Rolyan unit in the UK.
History
The company traces its roots through division Patterson Dental Supply back to one established in 1878 named Patterson Dental Company. It remained focussed solely on the dental products market until the 21st century when it branched out into the veterinary supplies market through 2 large acquisitions, JA Webster in 2001 (92.5 million dollars) and ProVet in 2004. For about 130 years it dealt only in dental supplies. It began selling rehabilitation supplies in 2004 after acquiring Ability One Products Corporation followed by Medco the same year.It went public on the Nasdaq in 1992 with an IPO of around 480 million dollars.
Key dates and events
- 1987 - Acquired D.L. Saslow Co another major distributor
- 1993 - Started doing business outside of the US by purchasing Healthco Canada.
- 1997 - purchased software developer Eaglesoft Inc a company founded by Scott R. Kabbes who 6 years later was made president of Patterson Dental Company. It later became Patterson Technology Center
- 2004 - CAESY Patient Education Systems was acquired. It is used by the company to provide information relating to treatment procedures for patients. As a subsidiary the company retained its name.
- July 2004 - was renamed Patterson Companies Inc because by then it was not only in the business of dental equipment distribution, it also made software, served the veterinary market and supplied products for general medical use. Until that time it was named Patterson Dental Company.
Business segments
Webster Veterinary Products (over 90% of sales come from consumable products), Patterson Medical Supplies and Patterson Dental Supplies comprise the core segments of the company. Those core businesses branch out into many regional subsidiaries, most of which are based in the United States (except for a few Canadian ones like Sammons Preston Canada and Patterson Dental Canada (has 550 employees). The majority of business in Canada comes from Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. Software and hardware businesses are part of Patterson Dental.Patterson Medical provides over 20,000 top-name rehabilitation supplies, equipment and assistive living products.
Patterson Medical’s international operations consist of Homecraft in the United Kingdom and Kinetec in France. Homecraft is a leading supplier of aids to daily living and rehabilitation products in the United Kingdom. In France, Kinetec consists of two operations: the manufacturing and distribution of Continuous Passive Motions machines and distribution of Sammons Preston and Homecraft products.
With the 2007 acquisition of PTOS software, a leading line of software for physical therapists, healthcare professionals benefit from a technology solution endorsed by the largest provider networks in the rehabilitation market.
Additionally, Patterson Medical’s widely recognized Medco sports medicine division provides more than 12,000 products to athletic trainers in professional sports, high school and college teams and recreational sports organizations. This vast array of products and services, combined with a focus on innovation and quality, uniquely distinguishes Patterson Medical as the true one-stop shop – with a global market share three to four times larger than the nearest competitor.
More recent acquisitions
For 2010 the last 3 rehabilitation companies (Days Healthcare, Physiomed and Ausmedic) were formerly part of DCC Plc a company that serves the UK market.| 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation | Empi Therapy Solutions Summit Sports Medical Therapeutic Technologies Days Healthcare Physiomed and Ausmedic |
Mobilis Healthcare Group | Quality Health Products Kees-Goebel Medical Specialties Advanced Practice Systems, LLC Goldsmith Medical Company Seneca Medical WS Medical LLC Cripps Corp |
| Veterinary | Columbus Serum Company Odyssey Veterinary Software LLC |
Associated Medical Supply New England X-Ray |
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| Dental | Global Medical & Dental | Dolphin Imaging Systems Denesca |
Leventhal & Sons |