Posts Tagged ‘AstraZeneca’

Change at Top for Dental Big Shots

Change at Top for Dental Big Shots

Dentsply International Inc., a leading manufacturer of dental products, has bought AstraZeneca PLC’s Astra Tech unit, a smaller unit within the company based in London that concentrates on producing dental and medical devices and constructions. The move will make Dentsply the third largest supplier and manufacturer of dental implants and supplies in the world. The […]


Companies preparing to bid for AstraZeneca’s dental unit

Companies preparing to bid for AstraZeneca’s dental unit

Reports suggest that up to twenty companies are preparing to bid for AstraZeneca’s medical and dental unit, Astra Tech. The Anglo-Swedish company has reportedly sent out memorandums to a number of companies, including private investment firms, with a view to receiving primary bids in March. The shortlist of companies has been reduced after an initial […]


AstraZeneca sale could make 2 billion dollars

AstraZeneca sale could make 2 billion dollars

AstraZeneca has put its Astra Tech business up for sale. The business is a leading manufacturer of dental supplies, implants and other medical instruments and devices. The sale of Astra Tech is expected to make two billion dollars, which will come in handy for the Anglo-Swedish company, as the company is facing an uncertain future. […]