US dental group takes over distribution of American Eagle Instruments

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The US dental group Young Innovations is now the sole supplier of American Eagle products in Europe. Young acquired the manufacturer of dental instruments and practice supplies last year.

The American Eagle range includes innovations for prophylaxis, diagnostics, restoration, periodontology, implantology and endodontics.

Frank Whyte, Managing Director of Young Innovations Europe, says: 'American Eagle expands our portfolio and makes us a full-line supplier of high-quality premium products.

'Our company offers outstanding clinical solutions for dentists and patients and is ideally positioned internationally. Customers benefit from our know-how and proven sales via the dental trade.'

Young Innovations is a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of high-quality dental products.

Its portfolio includes innovative solutions for prophylaxis, diagnostics, restoration, periodontology, implantology, endodontics and orthodontics and world-renowned brands like Young, Zooby, Microbrush and American Eagle Instruments.

The American corporation has its headquarters in Chicago and its European centre in Heidelberg, Germany. The enterprise was founded in 1900 and is owned by The Jordan Company.