About Us
Who
Founded in 1959, headquartered in Zurich (Switzerland), MIKRONA GROUP AG is a dedicated partner for orthodontists, dentists, and other specialized professionals committed to providing the most beneficial orthodontic solutions for children, adolescents, and adults. MIKRONA operates on a global scale and collaborates with partners and distributors in over 30 countries. The subsidiary MIKRONA (DEUTSCHLAND) GMBH has its headquarters in Berlin, and partners with associates in the orthodontic and dental sector of the German market.
Why
“We continuously challenge the status quo and are committed to improving dental health. Every single day.” This is the purpose of our organization. In other words: this is the reason why we get out of bed. Every single day.
At MIKRONA, we favour an integrated and interdisciplinary approach by joining forces, knowledge, and technologies with experts and other competent players in the industry, and even cross-industry. We are committed to creating and implementing sustainable concepts in order to move dentistry & orthodontics forward. We provide high-quality education and state-of-the-art products, equipment, and digitization services. It goes without saying that we conduct our business in a legal and ethical manner in complete compliance with international, national, and regional laws and regulations.
Our Corporate Responsibility
MIKRONA is conscious of the impact the company makes on society, the environment and the economy. Below are just a few of the considerations we make on a daily basis in order to be a responsible organisation.
Sustainability
We believe that each product we develop, should be built sustainably. Our products are built to last and can be recycled sustainably when they reach their end of life. We also take steps to reduce our consumption as a team and as a manufacturer of single use plastics and favour where possible recycled or partially recycled materials and packaging.
Equal Opportunities
MIKRONA is committed to being an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity and inclusion in the workplace and all employment practices. We are proud to have a team that is 40% female and hope to increase that percentage in the near future.
Positive Impact
MIKRONA is committed not only to do good in the areas specified above but also not to simply maximize profits, but make sure the business operations positively impact the environment, people, and society.
Awards
Red Dot Award
The Red Dot Award is an international design competition for product design, communication design and design concepts.
IF Design Award
The iF Product Design Award was introduced in 1954 and is annually conferred by the iF International Forum Design. The award, which spans multiple disciplines, has more than 5,500 entries from around 59 nations every year.
Certifications
SQS Certificate
SQS certifies that MIKRONA GROUP AG maintains a comprehensive quality management system covering the design, manufacturing, production, distribution and service of active dentistry products.
Issued 01.03.2022
Validity 01.03.2022–28.02.2025
Association memberships
Swiss Medtech
Swiss Medtech represents more than 750 members in its role as industry association for Swiss medical technology. With 67,500 employees and a contribution of 11.5% to the positive trade balance, medical technology is an economically significant sector in Switzerland. Swiss Medtech advocates for conditions that enable the medtech industry to perform at peak capacity and provide first-class medical care.
ASD Dental
The existing professional associations in the dental industry, including manufacturers, distributors, and agents, are consolidated under the Swiss Dental Industry Employer Association ASD. The ASD is not only involved in organizing dental exhibitions and events but is primarily committed to furthering education across all dental professions, providing a networking platform for group association members, and fostering relationships with partner associations such as Swiss Medtech.
Swiss Dental Industry
Thanks to the association founded more than 60 years ago, many Swiss dental manufacturers regularly gather around common values: precision, reliability, innovation and tradition. The quality of the discussions at their meetings helps strengthen the solidarity within our sector. Large companies and SMEs collaborate to defend and promote together the identity of the Swiss dental industry, in Switzerland and elsewhere.
History of Mikrona
1959
Peter Reinhard founded the company 01.10.1959. Name: MIKRONA Peter Reinhard (Sole proprietorship) PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY: toolmaking, precision mechanics, etc.
1961
Start of the MIKRO TECHNOLOGY division. The production of Spectacle Hinges
1962
Start of the DIAMOND TECHNOLOGY division. The production of needles for LP players (stylus?)
1964
New construction of a factory in 8957 Spreitenbach (near Zurich)
1972
First extension of factory
1976
Product Innovation: ORTHORA 100 (DENTAL TECHNOLOGY) and foundation of the DENTAL TECHNOLOGY division
1979
Product Innovation: ORTHORA 101 (DENTAL TECHNOLOGY)
1979
Second extension of the factory
1983
Product Innovation: HERBST Hinges and TEUSCHER Headgear Tubes (MICRO TECHNOLOGY)
1986
Product Innovation: MIGMA 100 (DENTAL TECHNOLOGY)
1988
Product Innovation: PERIOSTAR
1988
Foundation of MIKRONA (Germany) GmbH
1989
Product Innovation: PERIOPLANER/ PERIOPOLISHER (DENTAL TECHNOLOGY), a system for mechanical root planning
1990
Product Innovation: ORTHOFIT Facebow (DENTAL TECHNOLOGY)
1991
Product Innovation: CELAY, a chair-side copy milling system for reconstructing dental restorations
2001
Product Innovation:
ORTHORA 200 (DENTAL TECHNOLOGY)
2002
Product Innovation: ORTHORACK (DENTAL TECHNOLOGY)
2005
Product Innovation: ORTHOCART (DENTAL TECHNOLOGY)
2006
Product Innovation: MIGMA 200 (DENTAL TECHNOLOGY)
2014
Sale of the company to Piemontana Holding Ltd
2019
Acquisition of Ortho-Walker Ltd
2019
New head office / factory in 8952 Schlieren (near Zurich)
2021
Merger of Mikrona Technologie Ltd and Ortho-Walker Ltd to Mikrona Group Ltd
2021
Smile365 Ltd: Joint Venture wit SwissCommerce
2021
Product Innovation: RetainerHub™ PRO (DENTAL TECHNOLOGY)
2022
An independent, non-profit association of committed professionals in orthodontics and related fields founded in Zurich, Switzerland.
2023
Product Innovation:
LX Master™ Mirror (DENTAL TECHNOLOGY)
2023
Healthcare Holding/Winterberg acquires Mikrona Group Ltd
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News
PRESS RELEASE: HEALTHCARE HOLDING/WINTERBERG ACQUIRES MIKRONA GROUP AG
Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG, a Leading Swiss Medtech Services and Distribution Group, managed by Winterberg Advisory GmbH, expands Portfolio with..
30/11/2023 9:18
Merger to MIKRONA GROUP AG
Letter from Fabio Fagagnini, CEO MIKRONA GROUP Dear business partners With the local merger of Mikrona Technologie AG and Ortho-Walker AG in spring..
13/06/2021 22:00
INFORMATION ON THE MDR
To whom it may concern Switzerland has so far been able to participate in the EU internal market for medical devices without any restrictions. This..
25/05/2021 22:00