Directa Dental acquires Parkell

DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sep 20, 2016

Dental materials manufacturer Directa Dental Group has acquired dental supply maker Parkell.

Directa Dental CEO Henric Karsk stated the acquisition will help the company expand to key market segments. Karen Mitchell, Parkell's CEO, will remain as president.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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