PDCO Profile
Patterson Companies, Inc. is a leading distributor of dental and animal health products, serving markets in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The company operates through three primary segments: Dental, Animal Health, and Corporate. The Dental segment provides a comprehensive range of consumable products such as infection control materials, restorative materials, and instruments. It also offers basic and advanced dental technologies and equipment, as well as practice optimization solutions, including practice management software, e-commerce, revenue cycle management, patient engagement solutions, and educational systems for both clinicians and patients. Additionally, this segment delivers a variety of related services, including software and design services, maintenance and repair, and equipment financing.
The Animal Health segment of Patterson Companies is dedicated to the distribution of a wide array of products including biologicals, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, parasiticides, diagnostics, and both prescription and non-prescription diets. It also offers consumable supplies, equipment, and software, alongside value-added services to its clients. Furthermore, this segment features a private label portfolio under the brands Aspen, First Companion, and Patterson Veterinary, catering to veterinarians, producers, and retailers. Patterson Companies ensures that animal health professionals and production animal operators have access to essential products and services to maintain optimal health standards for animals.
Founded in 1877 and headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Patterson Companies, Inc. has a long-standing history in the healthcare industry. Originally known as Patterson Dental Company, it expanded its scope and rebranded to its current name in June 2004 to reflect its broader market reach. The Corporate segment supports the company's diverse operations by offering customer financing services and other miscellaneous products, catering to dentists, laboratories, healthcare institutions, veterinarians, and animal health product retailers. With a strong heritage and commitment to innovation, Patterson Companies continues to be a trusted partner in the dental and animal health sectors.
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