Silmet

What Silmet does

Silmet Ltd. is a family-owned Israeli dental materials manufacturer founded in 1967 (the company's homepage states 1969 — a noted discrepancy), headquartered at 12 Hassadna Street, Or Yehuda, Israel. Originally established as a manufacturer of ADA-certified amalgam alloys, the company has expanded over five decades into a comprehensive portfolio of dental restorative materials marketed under the ProLine brand. Product categories include glass ionomers (ProGlass One, ProGlass Plus, ProGlass Nine, ProGlass Two LC, ProBase, ProGlass Silver), universal and self-etch adhesives (ProLink Universal with MDP and 4-MET dual monomer chemistry, ProLink, ProLink SE, ProLink Ethanol, ProLink Cem Primer), self-adhesive resin cements (ProLink CEM, ProLink CEM PLUS, ProGlass Plus Cem), micro-hybrid and bulk-fill composites (ProFil series), the patented ProVeneer no-prep veneer system with the Smile Preview Veneer (SPV) technique, and amalgam alloys (Spherodon-M, Nogama, Spherodon Plus, ProCopper, ProSilver). The company holds two registered patents: a proprietary GIC (glass ionomer cement) capsule design and the ProVeneer SPV technique. Manufacturing is vertically integrated in Or Yehuda across multi-chambered amalgam production, automatic capsule lines, computerized quality control laboratories, and a Non-Gamma dispersion amalgam line, with regulatory certifications including ISO 13485:2016, MDSAP, CE marking under MDD 93/42/EEC, FDA 510(k) registration, and EU MDR 2017/745 certification for the complete portfolio achieved in 2024.

Silmet's commercial model operates on three revenue streams: (1) direct sales of proprietary ProLine products through a global distributor network spanning 45+ countries across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Africa, complemented by active participation in major dental trade shows including IDS Cologne and the Greater New York Dental Meeting; (2) private label and OEM contract manufacturing for established dental companies including Septodont, R&S (GACD), Nordiska Dental, Mark3, BMS Dental, CMS Dental, and KENT Dental, covering formulation, regulatory compliance, capsule filling, and packaging; and (3) co-branding arrangements in which Silmet handles regulatory requirements while partners maintain exclusive brand presentation. GTM is hybrid — distributor-led channel sales for the branded business and direct enterprise relationships for OEM accounts. Customers fall into two primary segments: dental professionals (general dentists, restorative specialists, dental laboratories) requiring reliable restorative consumables, and dental manufacturers seeking high-quality private-label or co-branded products with regulatory burden outsourced to Silmet. EU regulatory representation is handled via Obelis s.a. in Brussels.

The company is led by CEO Moshe Zalsman, with founder Saul Zalsman as the founding figure of the family-owned business. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no external equity investors, no M&A activity, and no public financial reporting — consistent with a bootstrapped, owner-operated specialty manufacturer. Notable operational signals include ProFil cement having been used in more than 5 million restorations worldwide across 15 years of clinical use, and distributor coverage across 45+ countries including emerging markets in Eastern Europe, Central and Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa.

Name

Silmet

Legal name

Silmet Ltd.

Website

https://silmetdental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Silmet Ltd. is a family-owned Israeli manufacturer of dental restorative materials including composites, glass ionomers, adhesives, self-adhesive cements, amalgams, and the patented ProVeneer system. It sells proprietary products in 45+ countries and provides private label/OEM manufacturing to dental companies including Septodont and R&S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dental Restorative Materials

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)

SIC

Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRADAMAA

Oral Care Products (Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Dental Floss, Whitening)

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Health & Hygiene OTC Consumer Goods (First Aid, Oral Care, Personal Health)

Keywords

• Dental restorative materials
• Glass ionomer cements
• Dental composite resins
• Dental amalgam alloys
• Private label dental manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Or Yehuda

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dental Restorative Materials Sales: Direct sales of proprietary dental restorative products including composites, amalgam alloys, bonding agents, glass ionomers, and self-adhesive resin cements under the ProLine brand to dental professionals through distributor network.
2. Private Label / OEM Manufacturing: B2B manufacturing services for other dental companies who market products under their own brands. Includes custom product development, formulation services, contract packaging, and fulfillment services.
3. Co-Branding Services: Strategic partnerships providing cost-effective brand building with Silmet handling regulatory requirements while partners maintain exclusive brand presentation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Silmet Ltd manufactures and markets a comprehensive range of certified dental restorative materials under its ProLine brand, including glass ionomers, dental adhesives, resin cements, composite resins, dental amalgams, and the patented ProVeneer no-prep veneer system. The company serves dental professionals globally through a distributor network and supplies other dental companies via private label, co-branding, and OEM manufacturing services from its Or Yehuda, Israel facility.

Product overview

Silmet Ltd is a family-owned company founded in 1967 that develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive range of consumable dental restorative materials. The company's product portfolio includes seven main product categories: Glass Ionomers (ProGlass One, ProGlass Plus, ProGlass Nine, ProGlass Two LC, ProBase, ProGlass Silver), Adhesives (ProLink Universal, ProLink, ProLink SE, ProLink Ethanol, ProLink Cem Primer), Cements (ProGlass Plus Cem, ProLink CEM, ProLink CEM PLUS), Composites (ProFil Flow SE, ProFil Bulk, ProFil, ProFil Flow, ProFil Posterior), ProVeneer System (ProVeneer, ProVeneer Flow, ProSep, ProJump), Amalgams (Spherodon-M, Nogama, Spherodon Plus, ProCopper, ProSilver), and Complimentary Products/Tools (ProLine Intro Box, Self-Adhesive Cements Kit, ProZoe, ProEtch, SecuraLight, SecurApplier, ProFil Finishing Kit, SecuraFil). Silmet also offers Private Label, Co-Branding, and OEM services for dental manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ProLine: Home brand product line including filling materials, adhesives, dental cement, etchants, and self-adhesive resin cement featuring advanced monomers like MDP
• ProGlass
• ProLink
• ProFil
• ProVeneer
• Spherodon

Products and services

• ProGlass Glass Ionomer Line Complete glass ionomer cement family including ProGlass One (self-curing luting cement), ProGlass Plus (resin-reinforced luting), ProGlass Nine (condensable restorative with high fluoride release), ProGlass Two LC (light-cured restorative), ProBase (liner/base), and ProGlass Silver (mercury-free silver restorative). Used by dental professionals for cementation, restorations, liners, bases, and core build-ups.
• ProLink Adhesive Line Comprehensive dental adhesive family including ProLink Universal (8th-generation all-in-one), ProLink (single step bonding agent with colloidal glass technology), ProLink SE (7th-generation self-etch), ProLink Ethanol (ethanol-based single step), and ProLink Cem Primer (zirconia/ceramic primer). Designed for dental professionals performing direct and indirect restorations.
• Self-Adhesive Resin Cements Self-adhesive resin cements including ProGlass Plus Cem (resin-modified glass ionomer), ProLink CEM, and ProLink CEM PLUS (universal resin cements for crowns, veneers, inlays/onlays, bridges, and implants). Targeted at dental professionals for everyday cementation with simplified cleanup.
• ProFil Composite Resin Line Universal and specialized composite resins including ProFil (micro-hybrid universal, 14 shades), ProFil Flow (radiopaque flowable), ProFil Flow SE (self-adhesive flowable), ProFil Bulk (dual cure bulk fill), and ProFil Posterior (high wear resistance). Designed for anterior, posterior, pediatric, and bulk-fill restorations.
• ProVeneer No-Prep Veneer System Complete system for creating custom no-prep veneers using the patented Smile Preview Technique, including ProVeneer kit, ProVeneer Flow (veneer resin cement), ProSep (latex separating agent), and ProJump (preview veneer removal tool). Allows patients to preview veneer appearance before committing to final treatment.
• Spherodon and ProSilver Amalgam Alloy Line Dental amalgam alloy portfolio including Spherodon-M, Spherodon Plus (100% spherical high copper, 56% Ag), Nogama (69% Ag high silver dispersed phase), ProCopper (45.5% Ag high copper), and ProSilver (69% Ag zinc-free high silver). Available in encapsulated forms with high copper content eliminating gamma 2 phase.
• Complimentary Products and Trial Kits Supplementary dental products including the ProLine Intro Box (trial sizes of seven restorative products), Self-Adhesive Cements Kit (cement range with modular organizer), ProZoe (zinc oxide eugenol temporary cement), and ProEtch (37% phosphoric acid gel). For dental professionals evaluating or supplementing Silmet's main product families.
• Tools and Accessories Dental practice accessories including SecuraLight (LED light-cure device), SecurApplier (glass ionomer capsule applier), ProFil Finishing Kit (autoclavable finishing burs), and SecuraFil (composite capsule dispenser). Used alongside Silmet restorative materials during clinical procedures.
• Private Label, Co-Branding, and OEM Manufacturing Services Contract manufacturing services for dental manufacturers and brand owners covering custom product development, formulation, regulatory compliance, mixing, capsule filling, packaging, and fulfillment. Customers include Septodont, R&S (GACD), Nordiska Dental, Mark3, BMS Dental, CMS Dental, and KENT Dental.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 years of proven clinical success with ProFil products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• SeptodontcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSilmet produces dental restorative products under Septodont's brand through private label manufacturing agreement. Septodont distributes these products through their established dental supply channels globally.
• R&S Dental Products (GACD)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSilmet manufactures R&S brand dental products including Nogama and Spherodon amalgam capsules and related restorative materials for distribution by R&S/GACD in France and other markets.
• Nordiska DentalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate label partnership for distribution of Silmet dental products in Nordic markets including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.
• Mark3majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate label distribution relationship for dental restorative materials in their respective markets.
• BMS DentalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate label distribution relationship for dental products in European markets.
• CMS DentalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate label distribution relationship for dental products.
• KENT DentalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate label distribution relationship for dental products in their markets.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ivoclar Vivadent: Privately held Liechtenstein-based manufacturer of dental restorative materials, adhesives, cements, and prosthetic systems. Closely comparable to Silmet in operating model: family/private ownership, vertically integrated manufacturing, broad global distributor footprint, and a strong private-label/OEM business serving dental brands.
• VOCO GmbH: German family-owned manufacturer of dental restoratives, composites, glass ionomers, adhesives, and cements. Highly comparable to Silmet in scale, product mix, private ownership, and emphasis on direct global distributor relationships rather than large incumbent sales forces.
• GC Corporation: Japanese dental materials manufacturer and global leader in glass ionomer cement technology. Direct competitor to Silmet in glass ionomers, adhesives, and restoratives, with comparable emphasis on chemistry-led differentiation and a global distribution model reaching dental professionals.
• Septodont: French-headquartered global dental pharmaceutical and restorative manufacturer. Both an enterprise customer (private-label buyer from Silmet) and a direct peer with overlapping restorative, endodontic, and anesthetic portfolios; comparable in private ownership and international distributor network.
• Coltene Group: Swiss-listed dental materials and consumables manufacturer offering composites, adhesives, cements, and restoratives. Comparable in product mix and channel model, with a slightly larger scale and public-company discipline that benchmarks valuation context for Silmet's private business.
• SDI Limited: Australian-listed manufacturer of dental restoratives, whitening systems, and amalgam alloys. Highly comparable to Silmet in amalgam heritage, glass ionomer offerings, and direct distributor model across emerging markets including Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.
• Ultradent Products: US-based privately held manufacturer of dental restoratives, adhesives, cements, and cosmetic dentistry systems. Comparable to Silmet in private ownership, vertically integrated production, and emphasis on direct-to-dentist sales channels through training-led GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Dentsply Sirona: Global dental equipment and consumables leader with broad restorative, endodontic, and implant portfolios. Competes with Silmet across adhesives, composites, cements, and glass ionomers; relevant as the dominant incumbent whose pricing and clinical-evidence investment set the competitive ceiling.
• Solventum (formerly 3M Oral Care): Spun off from 3M, Solventum's dental segment supplies restoratives, adhesives, cements, and preventive products globally. A broad incumbent comparable to Silmet in overlapping restorative and orthodontic product lines but with vastly larger scale and clinical-evidence resources.
• Envista Holdings (Kerr Dental): US-listed dental products group whose Kerr and Pentron brands compete with Silmet in composites, bonding agents, and restoratives. Relevant as a broad incumbent benchmark for pricing, distribution reach, and clinical-affairs investment across overlapping categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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