Patterson Companies was founded in 1878 as Patterson Dental Company. The company focused on dental products until the 21st century when it completed two acquisitions and thus entered the veterinary supplies market. The two acquired companies were JA Webster and ProVet.
Today the company operates in three segments: Patterson Dental Supply, Patterson Veterinary Supply, and Patterson Medical Supply. Dental products include dental chairs, sterilization products, diagnostic equipment, and X-ray and film machines. Patterson Veterinary distributes animal health products. Patterson Medical distributes rehabilitation and physical therapy equipment.
Patterson Companies is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol PDCO, is a member of the S&P 500, is #642 in the Fortune 1000, has 7,000 employees, and had $4.35 billion in revenue in 2013.
Patterson CompaniesPatterson Companies was founded in 1878 as Patterson Dental Company. The company focused on dental products until the 21st century when it completed two acquisitions and thus entered the veterinary supplies market. The two acquired companies were JA Webster and ProVet.
Today the company operates in three segments: Patterson Dental Supply, Patterson Veterinary Supply, and Patterson Medical Supply. Dental products include dental chairs, sterilization products, diagnostic equipment, and X-ray and film machines. Patterson Veterinary distributes animal health products. Patterson Medical distributes rehabilitation and physical therapy equipment.
Patterson Companies is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol PDCO, is a member of the S&P 500, is #642 in the Fortune 1000, has 7,000 employees, and had $4.35 billion in revenue in 2013.