Garreco

What Garreco does

Garreco, LLC is a privately held dental laboratory products manufacturer founded in 1988 and headquartered in Heber Springs, Arkansas. The company formulates and produces a broad portfolio of dental consumables including gypsum products (NaturalRock, Apex RZ 10), 3D printable resins (Garreco Print line for orthodontic, aligner, crown & bridge, implant, and casting applications), abrasives, acrylics, silicones, waxes, and rotary instruments. It also produces specialty lines outside dental, notably TrackRite Green forensic casting stone for law enforcement and Merlin's Magic hobby stone for tabletop gaming and crafting.

The business operates a multi-channel go-to-market model anchored by a three-tier dealer network—US Dealers, International Dealers, and Non-Dental Dealers—supplemented by a direct e-commerce storefront and dedicated sales/technical support. A material portion of revenue is generated through private label and OEM manufacturing for major dental companies, with custom formulation, color, set time, and packaging capabilities. Garreco's underlying technology base is rooted in materials chemistry: proprietary resin-reinforced die stone formulations, photopolymer resin chemistry for 3D printing, and silicone compounding, all produced at its single Arkansas manufacturing facility using domestically sourced raw materials. Since 2018, the company has expanded via acquisition (Pemaco Inc.) and product line extensions, including a 2023 entry into digital dental materials compatible with Asiga 3D printers.

Name

Garreco

Legal name

Garreco, LLC

Website

http://garreco.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Garreco is a privately held Arkansas-based manufacturer of dental laboratory consumables—including gypsum, 3D printing resins, silicones, and abrasives—serving dental labs via a US/international dealer network, private-label OEM partners, and adjacent forensics and hobby markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Laboratory Products

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114), Dental Laboratories (339116)

SIC

Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843)

akta.pro primary industry

Crown & Bridge (Fixed Prosthetics) Fabrication (HLABAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Medical & Dental 3D Printing Services (patient-specific devices, dental labs) (IMAAADAG)

Keywords

• Dental laboratory products
• Dental gypsum materials
• 3D printing resins
• Private label manufacturing
• Dental abrasives waxes

Headquarters

HQ city

Heber Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dental Laboratory Products: B2B sales of dental laboratory products including gypsum, abrasives, acrylics, waxes, silicones, and 3D resins to dental laboratories through dealer network and direct sales
2. Private Label/ Custom Manufacturing: Custom formulation, color, set times, and packaging services for private label manufacturing for major dental companies
3. Hobby and Industrial Products: Sales of specialized products for law enforcement/forensics (TrackRite), jewelry manufacturing, and hobby applications (Merlin's Magic)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Garreco manufactures and sells a complete line of dental laboratory products including dental stones and plasters (Type II, III, IV, and resin-reinforced die stones such as NaturalRock and Apex RZ 10), abrasives, acrylics, silicones, waxes, 3D printable resins (Garreco Print line), crown & bridge materials, rotary instruments, and lab supplies. The company also produces specialty products for adjacent markets: TrackRite Green forensic casting stone for law enforcement and Merlin's Magic hobby stone for tabletop gaming/hobbyists. In addition, Garreco provides custom formulation and private label/OEM manufacturing services for some of the largest dental companies in the world, including custom colors, set times, and packaging.

Product overview

Garreco is a dental laboratory products manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of materials and supplies. The core product lines include Garreco Print 3D resins (Model 3D Ultra, Model 3D Pro Beige/Grey, Gingiva 3D, WaxCast 3D) for digital dental workflows, gypsum products (NaturalRock, NaturalRock EH, Apex RZ 10) for crown & bridge and implant cases, abrasive products, acrylics, silicone impression materials, waxes, and rotary instruments. The company also manufactures industrial and hobby products (including Merlin's Magic hobby stone and TrackRite Green forensic casting material). Garreco offers private label and custom formulation services for dental companies. Products are manufactured in Heber Springs, Arkansas since 1988.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Garreco Print: 3D printable dental resins for printing models, gingiva, and casting patterns
• Merlin's Magic
• TrackRite Green

Products and services

• NaturalRock Resin-Reinforced Die Stone Resin-reinforced Type IV die stone comparable to GC's Fujirock with smooth glass-like finish, high compressive strength (18,000 psi) and very low expansion (0.08%). Designed for dental laboratories performing crown and bridge work, porcelain molding, implant setups, cast partials, and high-precision cases.
• Apex RZ 10 Resin-Reinforced Die Stone Type IV-R resin-reinforced natural gypsum die material available in two expansion variations. Designed for crown and bridge, implant, and precision attachment cases. Features exceptional density, high surface abrasion resistance, and excellent detail capture.
• Garreco Print 3D Resin Line Complete line of 3D printable dental resins for printing orthodontic, aligner, crown & bridge, implant models, soft tissue gingiva, and casting patterns using the direct investment casting method. Compatible with Asiga and other 3D printers.
• Model 3D Ultra (3D Resin) Peach-colored 3D printable resin suitable for high-speed printing with good dimensional stability and temperature resistance for dental and aligner model production.
• Model 3D Pro Beige (3D Resin) Matte Beige 3D printable resin for orthodontic, aligner, crown & bridge, and dental models with excellent dimensional stability and low shrinkage.
• Model 3D Pro Grey (3D Resin) Matte Grey 3D printable resin for dental modeling applications.
• Gingiva 3D Resin Soft pink 3D resin for printing soft, gum-like tissue that mimics the elasticity of gum tissue.
• WaxCast 3D Resin Blue, wax-based 3D printable resin for creating intricate patterns using the direct investment casting method with clean ash-free burnout.
• Base Plate Wax Newly reformulated dental wax available in Medium Soft, Medium Hard, or All Season variants. Boils out clean, competitively priced, and polishes to high shine for dental laboratory use.
• TrackRite Green Forensic Casting Stone Forensic casting stone designed to capture detailed impressions with 18,000 psi compressive strength and 0.09% expansion. Used by law enforcement agencies for shoe print and other physical evidence collection at crime scenes.
• Merlin's Magic Hobby Stone Hobby stone product designed for crafting tabletop gaming terrain, miniature models, and other hobby applications. Featured in Tabletop WitchCRAFT YouTube channel tutorials for tabletop gaming and crafting.
• Dental Gypsum Products (Complete Line) Complete line of dental stones and plasters including Type II, Type III, Type IV die stones, and mounting stones, serving as foundational dental laboratory materials.
• Dental Abrasives Dental abrasive products including pumice and polishing media for dental laboratory finishing operations.
• Dental Acrylics Denture base repair acrylics and high-impact acrylics for dental laboratory applications.
• Silicone Products (Silaform) Silicone putties including Silaform for impression taking and duplicating materials used in dental laboratory applications.
• Custom Products & Private Label Manufacturing Private label and OEM manufacturing service offering custom formulation, custom colors, set time adjustments, and packaging including private label design for some of the largest dental companies in the world.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,000 psi compressive strength for NaturalRock EH die stone
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AsigacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2023Asiga 3D Printer is listed as a compatible printer for Garreco Print 3D resins. Demo prints were conducted using Asiga printers during Lab Day Chicago 2023 launch event.
• Tabletop WitchCRAFTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouTube content creator John Lombardi featured Garreco's Merlin's Magic hobby stone on his Tabletop WitchCRAFT channel in a video tutorial for crafting tabletop gaming terrain.
• University of Mississippi School of DentistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarreco participates in annual Dental Mission Week events by donating products and volunteering staff time. The partnership supports underserved Mississippi communities with free dental care.
• MUHAS Dental School TanzaniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduct donation to MCW's Oral Health Care Program supporting sustainability for Tanzania's MUHAS Dental School faculty and graduate clinic.
• Arkansas Mission of MercyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partnership donating dental laboratory products for two-day free dental clinic events serving approximately 1,400-2,000 patients.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Whip Mix Corporation: Whip Mix is a US dental laboratory products manufacturer specializing in dental stones, gypsum, plasters, and 3D printing resins. It is the most direct comparable to Garreco, competing head-to-head on dental die stones (including resin-reinforced Type IV stones) and increasingly on 3D model/casting resins for digital workflows.
• Modern Materials (a Kulzer brand): Modern Materials is a legacy dental gypsum and stone manufacturer now part of Kulzer's portfolio. It is a close comparable on the core dental stones product category, with overlapping Type IV die stone, mounting stone, and model stone SKUs sold to similar dental laboratory customers.

Broad incumbents

• Dentsply Sirona: Dentsply Sirona is the largest pure-play dental products manufacturer globally, with extensive dental laboratory and consumables offerings. While much broader than Garreco, it overlaps directly on dental materials including resins, gypsum, and 3D printing products for digital dental workflows.
• GC America: GC America is the US subsidiary of GC Corporation and the maker of Fujirock, the benchmark resin-reinforced die stone against which Garreco positions NaturalRock. GC is the dominant specialty dental materials brand globally and competes with Garreco across gypsum, resin, and other laboratory consumables.
• Ivoclar Vivadent: Ivoclar is a privately held global dental materials manufacturer with strength in prosthetics, ceramics, and laboratory consumables. It is comparable to Garreco as an OEM partner and competitor in dental lab materials, with particular overlap on C&B and implant-related laboratory products.
• Kulzer: Kulzer (Mitsui Chemicals group) is a leading global manufacturer of dental laboratory and CAD/CAM materials including resins, stones, and acrylics. It operates as a broad incumbent across dental consumables and competes with Garreco's private-label and branded product lines.
• Kerr Dental (Envista): Kerr Dental, part of Envista Holdings, manufactures a broad range of consumables for dental labs and clinics including gypsum, impression materials, and finishing products. It is a scaled incumbent with broader portfolio reach but competes in the same dental lab materials category as Garreco.

Emerging players

• NextDent (3D Systems): NextDent, acquired by 3D Systems, is a specialist in 3D printing dental resins for crowns, bridges, dentures, and models. It is the most directly comparable competitor to Garreco's Garreco Print 3D resin line, targeting the same digital dental laboratory customers.
• SprintRay: SprintRay is a digital dentistry company selling 3D printers and validated resins for dental applications including models, surgical guides, and dentures. It competes with Garreco Print as an integrated hardware-and-resin platform targeting the same dental lab and clinic workflows.

Others

• Pyrax Polymars: Pyrax Polymars is a dental materials manufacturer with a comparable product mix of gypsum, acrylics, impression materials, and consumables for dental laboratories. It is thematically comparable as a smaller, regional dental materials manufacturer serving similar dental lab use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/garrecodental
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCHZtuMaiGnf6OEzgC8TXlCQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/garreco-dental-347921725567269
• Instagraminstagram.com/garrecodental
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/garreco-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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