26 June 2023

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Ivoclar celebrates 100-year anniversary

Tommaso Albonetti

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On June 16 and 17, Ivoclar leaders and staff marked the grand opening of the new head office building in Liechtenstein with a family day. This was the latest highlight from celebrations commemorating the 100-year anniversary of the Ivoclar Group, according to a news release.

Founded in 1923 in Zurich, Ivoclar was once a tooth factory and is now a leading supplier of integrated system solutions for premium quality dental applications. In 2023, the company has celebrated its 100-year history with customers at international tradeshows and with continuing education opportunities. 

This month, there was another emotional moment – particularly for the Zellers, a family of entrepreneurs who have been a part of the company’s story for many years.

During an official ceremony with over 200 guests from across the globe, leaders honored a century of innovations that revolutionized the industry and celebrated with the future in mind.

As part of his welcome speech, Christoph Zeller said that very few companies ever reach their 100th birthday. 

“This makes this milestone an even greater pleasure,” he said. 

CEO Markus Heinz said that the exceptional power of innovation of Ivoclar, the long-term perspective of a family business and the genuine interest that Ivoclar takes in people have contributed to the company’s success over the course of 100 years of history.

A fresh look for the company’s headquarters

This special celebration was also the perfect setting for the grand opening of the new head office building in Liechtenstein, duly attended by the Hereditary Prince and Hereditary Princess of the House of Liechtenstein as well as national representatives and representatives of Schaan municipal council. 

Measuring 16,350 square meters, the state-of-the-art administration hub, visitor center and training campus provides professional working spaces based on the latest research and a company restaurant.

Customers from all over the world will soon attend the Ivoclar Academy. In attractive seminar rooms, Ivoclar will present continuing education opportunities for interested dental experts in a range of technical topics. In the replica clinical practice, speakers will demonstrate a variety of workflows, and the facilities will also allow tested approaches to be performed on dental simulators.

The new Ivoclar Experience will also be part of the new head office building: visitors with and without a dental background will be able to explore the interactive dental experience and learn about certain special aspects of esthetic dentistry. 

International Ivoclar Family Day

Christina Zeller, member of the Supervisory Board of the Ivoclar Group and wife of Christoph Zeller, said the anniversary would not have been possible without the thousands of employees who dedicate their time to the company and who have done so over the last 100 years.

To show its appreciation, the company thanked all 950 employees at the company headquarters and treated them and their families with activities at the Ivoclar Family Day. 

This summer, some 3,700 employees in 56 subsidiaries and branch offices worldwide will celebrate local family days as a token of appreciation for the contribution that each one of them has made during a century of innovation from Ivoclar.

About the Ivoclar Group

The Ivoclar Group, headquartered in Schaan, Liechtenstein, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of integrated solutions for esthetic, high-quality dental applications. In 2023, the company proudly celebrates its 100-year anniversary under the theme of “A Century of Innovation.” The company’s success is based on a comprehensive portfolio of products, systems and services, strong research and development capabilities and a clear commitment to training and further education. The group of companies, which sells its products to around 130 countries, has 56 subsidiaries and branch offices and employs roughly 3,700 people worldwide.