Stick Tech
Finnish manufacturer of glass fiber-reinforced composites for dental applications, acquired by GC Group in 2011, with a recent 3D printing patent for elastomer-based print removal sheets.
- CEO / Founder
- Jyrki Kurokallio
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- $2.5M
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Sitra; Aura Pääomasijoitus; Finnish Industry Investment Ltd; Conor Venture Partners
Technology & Products
Key Products
everStick C&B (fiber-reinforced composite for bridges); everStick Ortho (fiber reinforcements for orthodontic retainers); everStick Post (fiber-reinforced root canal posts); everX Posterior (filling composite for back teeth)
Technological Advantage
Deep academic roots in biomaterials research at University of Turku; proprietary glass fiber silanation and impregnation process; strong IP portfolio in dental fiber-reinforced composites; distribution through GC Group's global network; recent expansion into 3D printing IP for print removal automation.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Glass fiber-reinforced composites (everStick) that provide strength comparable to metal for dental restorations while being aesthetic, minimally invasive, and easy to use in chairside procedures.
How They Differentiate
Unidirectional silanated E-glass fibers pre-impregnated in a light-curing resin matrix requiring no separate wetting or silane treatment; decades of clinical research and academic collaboration with University of Turku; proven in over 30 countries since 1997.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Dental professionals (dentists, dental technicians, orthodontists); dental laboratories; dental distributors
Industry Verticals
Dental; Medical devices
Competitors
Ribbond (Ribbond Inc., USA); Pentron Laboratory Technologies (FibreKor); Dentatus (USA)
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
1997: Company founded; 2011: Acquired by GC Group; 2013: everX Posterior wins Quality Innovation of the Year award; 2014: everX Posterior wins 5 international awards including International Dental Schau novelty award; 2026: Files 3D printing patent EP-4741139-A1 for elastomer print removal sheet
Notable Customers
GC America; GC Europe; Henry Schein Dental (distributor); products sold in 30+ countries worldwide
Recent coverage of Stick Tech
AM patents
AM-relevant patents linked to this company.
- Patents
- 1
- Granted
- 0
- Families
- 1
Leading domains: equipment (1), process (1)
Filings by year: 2024: 1
- METHOD FOR PRINTING AND PRINTER04741139 · EP
Funding rounds
- AcquiredUndisclosed2011-11Lead: GC Group · Source: PitchBook investor profile (Aura Pääomasijoitus)
- Venture Round$2.5M2002-01Lead: Sitra · Source: Sitra Annual Report 2002