26 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST HISTORY Even though today's home of Ivoclar is Liechtenstein, the company is founded in Zurich, Switzerland, back in 1923. Operated under the name of Ramsperger and Co., the general partnership focuses on the production of artificial teeth. In 1933, the company moves to Liechtenstein, where more than 100 new jobs are created. During the following years, the company sees consistent growth. The outbreak of the Second World War significantly changes the relevance of the company. As more or less the only still operating tooth factory in Europe, the products of the Liechtensteinbased Ramco AG are highly sought after. Dr Adolf Schneider, a mechanical engineer from Germany, takes over the management of the company in 1948. Later he also takes ownership of it. In 1951, he decides to change the company name: Ramco AG is renamed "Ivoclar", a combination of the French words "ivoire" (ivory) and "clair" (bright). The new name becomes a symbol of the upswing the company is experiencing based on its innovations: New, unique quality products are developed. The start is marked by the introduction of a new cross-linked resin, which is used both for the production of artificial teeth and crown, bridge and denture materials. The resin, plus the vacuum-fired denture tooth Vivodent-C developed one year later, are the first two groundbreaking innovations launched by Ivoclar. With the world's first silicate cement for the restoration of anterior teeth introduced under the name of Achatit, Ivoclar sets a new benchmark in the field of restorative dentistry. Then the time is ripe to expand internationally. In 1954, the first foreign subsidiary is founded in Ellwangen, Germany. Subsidiaries in France, Italy and Austria are established in the 1960s. The history of Ivoclar Ramco building, Schaan, before 19511 Dr Adolf Schneider (left) took over the reins of the company in 1948. Later he also took ownership of it. (Photo 1969)3 Employees in the 1950s mixing together different raw materials for the production of artificial teeth2 2023 marks the 100th anniversary for the Ivoclar Group. The following information provides detailed information about our 100 year history. Further information can be found at www.ivoclar.com/100years
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