Zhermack specialises in impression material technology and produces a range of high-quality silicone and alginate products. More recently it has diversified into dental stones, acrylics, infection control and laboratory equipment. Established in 1981, Zhermack is a privately-owned company based near Venice in Italy, with a sales and marketing office in the UK. Zhermack’s core brands include: Hydrogum; Orthoprint; Tropicalgin; Elite; Occlufast; Zetalabor and Gingifast.

Zhermack pioneered Zetalabor, the first laboratory putty, and Gingifast, the first gingival mask. More recently it has developed: Elite Transparent, a clear silicone; Hydrogum5, a 5-day stability alginate; Colorbite an extra rigid, but non-brittle bite registration silicone which changes colour on setting; and Elite Implant, the first sterile and radiopaque silicone for implant impressions. New this year is Colorise, an A-silicone impression system with outstanding hydrophilic properties and a colour change on working or setting times.

Zhermack also has a non-dental division for a multitude of industrial applications for alginate and silicone.