Premier Dental Products Company, a longstanding developer and manufacturer of consumable dental products based in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, has announced a new partnership with private equity firm Radial Equity Partners. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Founded in 1913 by the Charlestein family, Premier Dental is a fourth-generation, family-owned business known for its comprehensive portfolio of dental products. Its offerings, including Traxodent® hemostatic retraction paste, Hemodent® hemostatic liquid, and the Triple Tray® impression trays, have earned Premier a strong reputation among dental professionals globally.
Julie Charlestein, who has served as CEO, shared insight into the company’s vision for the future: “Over the past decade, we embarked on a plan to aggressively increase innovation to many new product areas, expand our commercial capabilities, and assemble a world-class management team to take Premier to the forefront of the industry,” she said. “As we look forward to this new chapter, Premier remains ever dedicated to its unmatched culture, values, and drive which form the foundation upon which the company was built.”
As part of the agreement, Perry Lowe will assume the role of CEO. Lowe expressed enthusiasm for the company’s future direction. “I am honored to step into this role and build on Premier’s incredible legacy,” Lowe said. “This company has a rich history of innovation, excellence, and deep relationships, all of which remain at the heart of who we are. With the support of Radial, we have an exciting opportunity to accelerate growth while staying true to what makes Premier special. I look forward to working alongside our talented team to drive innovation, strengthen our partnerships and continue delivering exceptional value to our customers.”
Radial Equity Partners, which specializes in middle-market investments, is committed to helping Premier expand its reach and innovation. Fred McConkey, a partner at Radial, commented, “Premier has established itself as a leading innovator and solutions provider in the dental consumables sector for over 110 years. Radial is excited to support Perry and the entire Premier team with the resources to help achieve Premier’s ambitious growth plans.”
Premier Dental offers a portfolio of award-winning products, distributing to more than 75 countries. The company’s focus on innovation and quality makes it a trusted choice for many dental professionals.
DC Advisory acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Premier Dental in this transaction.
