Our Story
HuFriedyGroup is a global leader in dental instrument manufacturing, infection prevention, and instrument reprocessing workflows, with over 200 years of collective experience in the dental industry.
HuFriedyGroup is the combination of Accutron, Crosstex International, Hu-Friedy, and Palmero Healthcare, united under one roof to deliver the products, services, and solutions that dental professionals need to be the Best in Practice.
Together, we bring world-class products, services, education, and communities, resulting in superior clinician performance, clinical outcomes, and safety for clinicians and patients. Headquartered in Chicago, HuFriedyGroup distributes products in more than 100 countries, and the dental division maintains offices in Germany, Italy, China, and Japan.
Our story dates back to 1908. For over a century, we have been shaping dentistry with innovative products and services designed to help practitioners be The Best in Practice. Join us in looking back at our storied history to see every step that has led to our current offering of more than 40,000 products.
From a simple beginning in 1953, as a disposable towel/bib manufacturer, Crosstex has steadily grown to become one of the world's leading providers of infection prevention and control (IP&C) and compliance solutions. Crosstex is a recognized leader for its portfolio of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), Dental Water Management, Chemistries, Sterilization, Preventives, Nitrous-Oxide Equipment, and Single-Use Disposable products.
As one of the world’s leading dental instrument and product companies, we continue our commitment to advance dental performance by supporting these products with world-class service, education and peer communities.
