Company history
2013
Building begins on the new administration building with integrated high-rack facility.
2011

Innovations for the IDS: Selective dentine remover for minimally invasive excavation, new prophylactic polishers and brushes.
2009

Innovations for the IDS: PowerCut tungsten carbide drill for maximum cutting capacity due to new type of blades.
2007

Innovations for the IDS: StarGloss polishers for processing zirconia all-ceramic.
2005
Innovations for the IDS: Diamond finishing strips with integrated serrated edge, patented worldwide.

2004

Expansion and extension of the electroplating production. Production facilities for diamond instruments.
2003
Extension of the precision turning and tungsten carbide production in a new highly modern production building.
2001

Construction of a new warehouse and logistics centre.
2000

Development of third generation diamond instruments, WhiteTIGER.
1999

Construction of new production facilities for endodontic instruments.
1998

Development and production of tungsten carbide finishers for dentists.
1996

Construction of the most modern production facilities for diamond instruments worldwide.
1995

Move to a new computer-controlled production plant for tungsten carbide instruments.
1993

Start of production of steel burs.
1992

Production of tungsten carbide burs for dentistry and dental technology.
1991

Development and production of milling instruments and root post and core systems.
1984

Manufacture of surgical instruments.
1981

Construction of a new fabrication building and start of the development and production of tungsten carbide cutters for dental technology.
1976

Start of production of retentive pins, dowel pins and mandrels.
1968


New ideas in the polisher sector, which at the time had been little researched, lead to the first company production plant for special polishers.
Company founded by Ingrid and Dieter O. Gratz.