Benco Dental Recognized by Business Finance Magazine

The Wilkes-Barre, PA-based dental distributor was one of four finalists in its category for the 2006 Vision Awards.

Wilkes-Barre, PA (PRWEB) August 24, 2006 -- Benco Dental, the nation’s fastest-growing independent dental supply and equipment dealer, was recognized by Business Finance magazine as a finalist in the publication’s annual 2006 Vision Awards.

As one of the top four performers in the ‘$500 million and under’ category, Benco Dental was nominated on the basis of its leading-edge performance management processes and systems.

The company, which operates over 40 branch locations and equipment showrooms in 30 contiguous states, has also made two significant acquisitions within the previous 18 months, necessitating faster and more accurate reporting than ever.

“Serving the fast-paced dental healthcare industry requires the ability to quickly respond to changes in the marketplace,” said Charles F. Cohen, President of Benco Dental. “We’re delighted that a publication of Business Finance magazine’s caliber has recognized our accomplishments in this area, and we’re even more pleased to share the spotlight with other business leaders like Wyeth and Monster.”

David Blansfield, Group Publisher and Editorial Director for Business Finance magazine, said: "This year's Vision Awards were very competitive. Not only did we receive more entries than ever before, but the quality of entries overall was vastly improved.” He added, "Each company has taken time-consuming, manual, spreadsheet-based processes and transformed them, not only cutting costs and streamlining processes but also facilitating better decision-making.”

About Benco Dental
Benco Dental is the nation's fastest-growing dental distributor, selling supplies, equipment, and consulting services. The company is headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA and serves over 20,000 dental practices and laboratories in 30 states. Founded in 1930 and focused on a unique mission to "be the #1 choice for those dentists, laboratories & team members who are passionate about excellence and success," Benco Dental’s industry-leading products and programs include: the BluChip® Buying Club, dentistry's original and most rewarding customer loyalty program; Painless® AI™ (Artificial Intelligence™), a cutting-edge electronic ordering and product selection system; Insite™ dental office design; BencoNET™ digital imaging and operatory integration systems; Transitions Group™ practice development consulting; and the best-trained sales and service team in the business. The toll-free order line is 1-800-GO BENCO. Visit Benco Dental online at www.benco.com.

About Business Finance Magazine
Business Finance is a trade magazine about and for senior business and finance executives – CEOs, CFOs, COOs, treasurers, finance directors, etc. Its purpose is to help them do their jobs and make better purchasing decisions. Editorially, Business Finance emphasizes content that anticipates important trends and quantifies their potential impact to its subscribers. Major areas of coverage include performance management, corporate finance, treasury and cash management and technology management. For more information or to subscribe to Business Finance, visit http://www.bfmag.com

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