PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA, February 6, 2025: Premier Dental Products Company (“Premier”), a leading developer and manufacturer of consumable dental products, today announced its new partnership with Radial Equity Partners (“Radial”). Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
As a fourth generation, family-owned business founded in 1913 by the Charlestein family, Premier is a trusted and respected brand in dentistry. Through its data-driven commercial strategies and innovative product development, the company serves customers worldwide and is the preferred choice among dental professionals to improve their daily practices. Premier’s leading portfolio includes products such as Traxodent® hemostatic retraction paste, Hemodent® hemostatic liquid, Triple Tray® impression trays and Two Striper® diamond burs.
“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,” said Julie Charlestein, outgoing CEO of Premier. “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.”
Perry Lowe, who will become CEO as part of this transaction, said, “I am honored to step into this role and build on Premier’s incredible legacy. 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.”
Fred McConkey, Partner at Radial, said, “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.”
DC Advisory acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Premier.
About Premier
Established in 1913 by Julius Charlestein, Premier is Inspired Solutions for Daily Dentistry, developing and manufacturing innovative consumables for the oral health professional world-wide. Premier, a leading brand in the global dental market, with sales in over 75 countries and a portfolio of award-winning products, continues to innovate and deliver solutions that meet the evolving needs of dental care providers and patients alike. More information about Premier is available at www.premierdentalco.com.
About Radial
Radial is a private equity firm focused on investing in middle-market businesses serving consumer and industrial markets. Radial seeks to invest in businesses where the firm can apply relevant prior experience and a network of industry relationships to support its management teams. More information about Radial is available at www.radialequity.com.
