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I 39 feature _ interview I roots1_2011 And the timing is excellent considering that the legal regulations with regard to infection control are increasinglybecomingmorestringent! Infection control is becoming increasingly impor- tant, not only as a result of the regulatory require- ments. SciCan offers complete solutions from A to Z. Dentists can rely on over 50 years of experience, which has led to products that offer maximum efficiency, consistency and safety. The rapid steriliser Statim is a great example. While it is easy to handle, economic and functional, its short cycle time is unri- valled. Furthermore, the new thermal disinfector Hydrim impresses with its simple installation and economic operation. Naturally, all products adhere to all regulatory requirements. _Owingtothefinancialandeconomiccrisis,many companies have struggled to maintain their position in the international markets. Do you feel well posi- tionedasaresultofthemerger? In the difficult macroeconomic environment we have been experiencing in recent years, it is an advantage to be part of a strong group. We therefore feel very well equipped for the future, not only in terms of purely economic aspects, but also generally with regard to our future business. Our goal is to offer solutions and products with a definite benefit for the practitioner. Being a strong group makes this easier and provides greater future security. _MICRO-MEGA and SciCan are internationally recognised brands that are constantly investing in researchanddevelopment.TheSanavisGroupisnow aglobalplayer.Howdoyouintendtotakeadvantage ofthis? Even though we have reached the size of a global player, we will continue to structure our business locally. However, we will now make use of our expanded network in the respective local branches. Thisappliestoourresearchpartners,aswellastosales and service. Moreover, we can now also tackle new developmentsthatwouldhavebeentoolargeforthe individual companies. The main advantage surely is that we are now able to access the expertise of the partner companies for new developments. In the future, products will become increasingly digitalised and integrated, making the integration of different product areas indispensable. A great deal can be expected of us in this respect. _Howwillcustomerservicebeorganised? Customerservicewillbeorganisedatlocallevel,as has been the case up to now. Naturally, we will con- tinueourexisting,reliablepartnerships.Furthermore, ourcustomerscanlookforwardtoanextensionofthe servicesoffered,asweareimprovingourpresencefor our entire product range, particularly in the German market. _Will the Sanavis Group appear under one um- brellaattradefairsandexhibitionsinfuture? Yes, this will be the case at the larger trade fairs, such as the IDS. However, a joint umbrella does not mean that the name Sanavis will be at the fore. MICRO-MEGA and SciCan will continue to form the backbone of the trade fair presence. However, the brands will exhibit at a joint booth. _Which products will be in focus during the IDS andwhatnewinnovationscanweexpect? We have already strengthened our development efforts and look forward to being able to present a large number of new products. These new develop- ments include a new, rapid steriliser and advanced thermal disinfectors. We will also present new root- canal fillers. In the field of drive systems, visitors will be able to see a whole range of innovations, such as new micro-motors, handpieces and contra-angle handpieces, as well as motors with an innovative ergonomic design. I believe that never before have we been able to present such an explosion of inno- vations!_ “Moreover, we can now also tackle new developments that would have been too large for the individual companies.”