Ivoclar Vivadent reports satisfaction with 2011 performance

Ivoclar Vivadent has voiced satisfaction with its 2011 financial performance after gaining market share in all of its global territories last year.

The dental supplier's worldwide sales total for the 12 months came to 633 million Swiss francs (435.33 million pounds), up by nine percent year-on-year in constant currency terms.

Although this result was weakened in terms of final reported figures due to the appreciation of the Swiss franc, double-digit growth was achieved in almost all international markets, while the firm also succeeded in expanding into new areas.

Its all-ceramics, cementation, adhesives and equipment operations all saw growth rates that significantly exceeded the overall market, a trend that is expected to continue in 2012 thanks to new product launches.

Robert Ganley, chief executive officer of Ivoclar Vivadent, said: "We continue to follow a clear vision and have great confidence in our innovation to support the growth of our customers."

This comes after the organisation recently introduced Callisto 84 and 86, a pair of economical and affordable new high-gold ceramic alloys.