Baar, Switzerland (OTE) – Mikrona Group AG, a leading Swiss provider
of solutions for
orthodontics and digital dentistry, has acquired FTC Frey Trading &
Consulting Sàrl and its affiliated training platform, MYDENTALEXPERT
Sàrl. Mikrona Group is part of Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG, which
is managed by Winterberg Advisory and KKA Partners.
Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG, through its subsidiary Mikrona
Group AG, has completed the acquisition of FTC Frey Trading &
Consulting Sàrl, based in Crans-près-Céligny, and the associated
online training platform MyDentalExpert Sàrl, located in St-Cergue,
in the Swiss canton of Vaud. Founder Bernhard Frey, a widely
recognized expert in root canal treatment and dental preservation,
will retain a stake in both companies and continue as Managing
Director. For nearly two decades, FTC Dental has been a specialist in
endodontics, offering a comprehensive portfolio including shaping
instruments, bioceramic materials, obturation devices, dental
microscopes, and loupes. FTC also provides practical, hands-on
training in digital, hybrid, and in-practice formats.
Fabio Fagagnini, CEO of Healthcare Holding Schweiz and Mikrona
Group, commented: „FTC Dental is a well-known brand among dental
professionals. Their unique combination of high-quality products and
practical training perfectly complements our group of specialist
providers in orthodontics and dentistry. This acquisition enhances
our ability to deliver superior consulting and expertise—something
few others can offer in such technically demanding areas.“
Bernhard Frey, Managing Director of FTC Dental, added: „I’m
delighted to have found the right growth partner in Mikrona Group and
Healthcare Holding Schweiz. The Swiss dental market is under
increasing cost pressure and urgently needs high-quality, cost-
efficient alternatives and generics in endodontics. Our solutions
benefit both dentists and patients. Many dental clinics, DSOs and
universities are already using our products—and we welcome all
inquiries for product trials or in-practice training.“
About FTC Frey Trading & Consulting Sàrl and MyDentalExpert Sàrl
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Crans-près-Céligny, FTC Frey
Trading & Consulting Sàrl is a specialized supplier of high-quality
endodontic products for dentists and endodontists across Switzerland,
known for its responsive service and comprehensive education
offerings. Operating under the brand FTC Dental, the company provides
cutting-edge instruments, accessories, and clinical training. Founded
in 2022, MyDentalExpert Sàrl, based in St-Cergue, complements the
portfolio with a digital platform offering practical online and
hybrid courses for dental professionals. Both companies are committed
to Swiss quality, customer focus, and empowering dental practitioners
with the tools and knowledge for modern dentistry. Under the
leadership of founder Bernhard Frey, they have established themselves
as trusted partners in the dental field.
About Mikrona Group AG
Headquartered in Schlieren, Switzerland, Mikrona Group AG has
been a leading provider of innovative solutions for orthodontists and
dentists since 1959. The group unites the brands Mikrona, Ortho
Walker, and Dental Axess and stands for Swiss quality, technological
excellence, and close customer relationships. Mikrona is renowned for
its state-of-the-art treatment units, considered among the most
innovative and high-end systems for orthodontics across Europe. Ortho
Walker distributes a wide range of orthodontic products from nearly
all major manufacturers and is the clear market leader in
Switzerland. Dental Axess expands the offering with a comprehensive
portfolio of digital solutions for dental technicians, dentists, and
orthodontists. With an integrated approach across the entire value
chain and a strong commitment to professional education, Mikrona
Group positions itself as a strategic partner to forward-looking,
technology-driven dental and orthodontic practices.
About Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG
Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG is a Buy, Build & Technologize
platform and a leading provider of medical technology products and
services in Switzerland. The group is based in Baar and pursues an
ambitious growth strategy through acquisitions, often in the context
of succession arrangements, partnerships, and organic growth.
Healthcare Holding Schweiz and its group companies are committed to
the highest standards of innovation and customer satisfaction. The
group consistently leverages technology to make business processes
safer and more efficient. As a market leader, the company sets new
standards for the industry and offers employees attractive
development opportunities. All of the management team holds shares in
Healthcare Holding Schweiz, thus forming a dynamic community of
entrepreneurs. Since 2023, the group has been led by CEO Fabio
Fagagnini.
About KKA Partners
Founded in 2018, KKA Partners is a Berlin-based lower mid-market
private equity firm that invests in leading companies in Germany,
Austria and Switzerland – the so-called „Mittelstand“. The Founding
Partners all have a deep-rooted family and professional heritage in
the Mittelstand developed over 20 years in working closely with
Mittelstand companies. KKA is at the forefront of the next wave of
value creation through Technology Enabled Transformation of the
Mittelstand.
About Winterberg Advisory GmbH and Winterberg Group AG
Winterberg Group AG, based in Zug, operates as an independent
family office for its founders. Winterberg mainly invests in SMEs in
the German-speaking region and selectively considers investments in
startups and real estate. Winterberg Advisory GmbH is a general
partner and fund manager regulated by the German BaFin. Winterberg
Advisory has launched numerous private equity funds and is invested
in Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG through its funds Winterberg
Investment VIII and Winterberg Investment IX. The two Partners and
Executive Directors, Fabian Kröher and Florian Brickenstein, manage
Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG via its board of directors.
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