Plinth 2000 of Suffolk, leading UK manufacturer of medical-grade treatment couches and chairs, is diversifying into another healthcare sector, following a distribution agreement with one of the world's largest producers of dental furniture and equipment, Gnatus of Sao Paolo, Brazil. Under the arrangement, Plinth will market and supply Gnatus dental sets, dental chairs, water units, X-ray equipment, handpieces and accessories in the UK, Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands, through a newly-created specialist division, Plinth Dental.

Plinth Dental will focus initially on marketing the top-line Syncrus HLX Full dental set and the budget-priced POP Star LSF dental set, together with a full range of handpieces and accessories. There will also be prophylaxis equipment, like the ultrasonic Jet Sonic BP Scaler, and compact autoclaves, including the latest stainless steel model, as well as height-adjustable stools with anatomical backrests, all designed with the needs of the dental profession in mind.

At its Stowmarket, Suffolk headquarters, Plinth will hold selected dental chairs, stools and dental sets in stock for immediate availability, although delivery times across all other Gnatus products from Brazil will be just 4-6 weeks. The UK partner will use its treatment couch production experience to custom fit any of the dozen different Gnatus upholstery colours and its staff are being factory trained to carry out minor repairs and maintenance, with annual service recommended for such highly engineered equipment. A 2-year warranty for dental chairs and one year's cover for handpieces will be offered as standard.

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