G&H® and ODP team up to form Comprehensive Orthodontic Manufacturer distributing in over 80 countries
Franklin, Indiana, August 22, 2012 G&H® Wire Company announced today that it has merged with Orthodontic Design & Production, Inc. (ODP) of Vista, California, making it the orthodontic industry's only full-line supplier of orthodontic appliances and accessories dedicated to servicing independent distributorships around the world. The combined company's core product line will now expand to include ODP's orthodontic brackets, bands, and buccal tubes, in addition to the archwires, springs, and elastomerics manufactured by G&H®. Each of these products will continue to be designed and manufactured in the United States at the company's Indiana and California facilities, to help ensure product quality, reliability of delivery, and overall value for the company's customers.
"The combination of ODP and G&H® instantly generates a powerful, comprehensive line of advanced orthodontic technologies and ancillary products that will continue to have a meaningful impact on the advancement of orthodontic science," said Russ Trenary, President and CEO of G&H®. "The fact that our products are designed and manufactured in the United States assures our customers of the reliability and product quality expected of experienced manufacturers, combined with the simplicity, efficiency, and value of a comprehensive full-line supplier. In addition to our vast Ortho Club® offering, we believe we now have the widest range of private label and branded orthodontic products available to independent distributors, giving them a uniquely competitive advantage in today's global market."
"Since its inception, ODP has worked hard to make value and quality synonymous with its brand," said ODP's president, Patrick Roman. "The fact that G&H recognizes the enormous upside of a growing, and versatile orthodontic design and manufacturing firm such as ODP makes this an exciting time in our history. ODP has been expanding at a tremendous rate over the past several years, both domestically and internationally, so the timing for us to blend with a respected industry leader such as G&H® makes perfect sense for ODP and our customers. We are excited to incorporate our talented staff of professionals, our globally trusted brands, and our state-of-the-art product lines with G&H® to form an exciting entity that will continue to focus on value, service, and quality for independent orthodontic distributors around the world."