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Whip Mix Introduces UltiRock Premium Die Stone

Whip Mix is pleased to announce the availability of UltiRock Die Stone. This premium die stone produces precision models and dies with excellent detail reproduction and high abrasion resistance for fixed restorations. Its low setting expansion is ideal for implant and complex cases. UltiRock’s easy handling properties provide a very creamy mix that is easy to pour and its smooth non-reflective surface scans readily.

Whip Mix Employee Wins Kentucky Association of Manufacturing’s Employee of The Year Award

On October 28, 2011, Jim Myers, VP Manufacturing at Whip Mix was named the Kentucky Association of Manufacturing Employee of the Year. Nominees were judged on innovation teamwork, community service and leadership. In his 10 years at Whip Mix, Jim has led the way to better customer service at lower direct and indirect labor cost through lean manufacturing. He has not only led this change internally, but with customers. His knowledge and wisdom proved to be ahead of the curve, and has allowed Whip Mix to keep its Louisville manufacturing operation intact by successfully implementing the LEAN concepts that he has taught throughout the company to increase productivity, reduce labor costs, and increase market share. Jim Myers tackles every new challenge with the same spirit of innovation and teamwork, bringing leadership and expertise to every project he leads.

The award was presented at the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon at the Kentucky Convention Center in Louisville, Ky.

The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers, established in 1911, is the Commonwealth’s only trade association solely dedicated to the manufacturing industry. KAM’s mission is to enhance the competitiveness of manufacturers by shaping a legislative and regulatory environment conductive to economic growth and to increase understanding among policy makers, the media and the general public about the importance of manufacturing to America’s economy.

Whip Mix Holds Annual Lean Symposium of Dental Technology

On October 7-8 Lab owners, technicians and industry leaders gathered in Louisville, KY for the Lean Symposium of Dental Technology, presented by the Whip Mix Corporation.

Over the two day symposium, attendees learned the impact of how LEAN concepts and principles transformed dental labs, creating higher efficiency while improving quality. Attendees also took part in a panel discussion with lab owners and manager who have made a lean transformation in their own laboratories.

Whip Mix also recognized labs that have implemented successful LEAN transformations and are committed to continuous improvement. Tim Tyndall, owner Creative Expression in Winterville, NC, was awarded the John Ness Award for his assistance with other laboratories toward making LEAN transformations and the LEAN Lab of the Year was accepted by Rich Lhota of Expertec Dental in Westland, MI. All recipients of the awards have demonstrated excellence in implementing LEAN management and LEAN manufacturing principles into their Laboratory practices.

For more information on LEAN contact Whip Mix at 1-800-626-5651

Whip Mix Receives Governor’s Award for International Trade Excellence

On September 26^th Whip Mix was awarded the Governor’s Award for International Trade Excellence by the World Trade Center of Kentucky.  The WTCKY staff and various representatives from the business community recognized many firms throughout Kentucky for their outstanding achievements in international trade.

Whip Mix was honored and presented this award by Martha Layne Collins, former governer of Kentucky,  for their international sales growth within the past three years that has exceeded that of domestic sales.  In 2010, 33% of Whip Mix’s total annual sales were to international buyers and this percentage continues to increase annually.

Left to Right: Martha Layne Collins, Brian Knopf, Jim Meyers, Stuart Steinbock, Allen Steinbock, Stacey Meredith, Laura Schoen, David Steinbock, Anne Steinbock, Katherine Smith. Sub Picture: Flemming Poulsen

Whip Mix Honors Breast Cancer Awareness

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Whip Mix is offering a PINK Denar® Mark 320 Articulator.

This is a limited edition model that is sure to be a collector’s item. Whip Mix will be donating a portion of the sales of these special articulators to the American Cancer Society to help fund cancer research.

The PINK Denar® Mark 320 Articulator has all the same great features as the original model. It’s a semi-adjustable articulator with progressive sideshift fixed at 15° and an adjustable condylar inclination (0° – 60°). The three point magnetic system ensures stability of cases and makes it interchangeable with any Mark 300 Series Articulator as it is accurate to within 20 microns.

This limited edition articulator will be available on October 1, 2011, contact you dealer to order today or call us at 800-626-5651.

Whip Mix Introduces the New ProPress SP Furnace

Whip Mix introduces the new ProPress SP Furnace, which offers a new level of true pressing control. A unique component monitors the flow of the glass and senses the movement of the ceramic into the ring in real time from start to finish. When the mold is filled, the table is lowered as quickly as possible. This faster press not only saves time, but prevents/minimizes the formation of the reaction layer, so often seen with other press systems.

The ProPress SP furnace is also able to successfully press split (cracked) molds. When increase the likelihood of a complete press without finning or splitting the mold. Simply said, this revolutionary furnace enables the successful pressing of more units per ring, faster and more consistently than other furnaces.

For more information on the ProPress SP click here.

Whip Mix Introduces the Digital Water Bath

Whip Mix is pleased to introduce the new Digital Water Bath. The Digital Water Bath is a digitally controlled unit that maintains temperatures in a range of 32ºC to 71ºC (89.6 ºF to 159.8 ºF) to soften a variety of wax or compound materials. It features a digital temperature control with indicator light, LED screen which constantly displays the temperature in ºF or ºC, stainless steel casing and a removable stainless steel pan.  The Digital Water Bath is CSA and TUV approved.
 

For more information on the Digital Water Bath call 800-626-56-51 or  click here.

Whip Mix Introduces the Denar® Universal Occlusal Stand

New from Whip Mix, the Denar Universal Occlusal Stand allows you to mount the working casts at Bonwill’s Equilateral Triangle on Denar, Hanau, and Whip Mix articulators. Per lab owner, Al Fillastre, the new occlusal stand “allows the confident use of the articulator to capture all of its functional benefits even when a facebow is not available.”

• Convenient. Includes two interchangeable tables – flat and curved.  The flat table accepts the Kois Index Tray.
• Adjustable. Both the flat and curved tables may be set at 0 or 10 degrees requiring only a small height adjustment.
• Adaptable. Fits most Denar, Hanau and Whip Mix Articulators

Whip Mix Welcomes Bernie Jaroslow as the New Laboratory Products Manager

Whip Mix is excited to welcome Bernie Jaroslow as the new Laboratory Products Manager.  In addition to managing Whip Mix’s popular equipment, gypsum, investments and laboratory supplies, Bernie is responsible for identifying and developing key opportunities for business and product growth for Whip Mix.

Bernie has over 30 years of experience in the dental laboratory industry. He started his career in a family-owned full-service dental laboratory, received his degree in dental technology, and then became Director of Education for two large porcelain and alloy companies. In those positions, he made technical presentations, taught laboratory techniques and demonstrated products to both dentists and dental technicians. Bernie went on to become Director of Marketing for a professional clinical products manufacturer, where he created a division dedicated to producing state-of-the-art products for the progressive dentist. Returning to the dental laboratory business, Bernie became the Senior Product Marketing Manager for a large porcelain manufacturer where he brought new porcelains to the market.

Whip Mix Introduces the Denar® Slidematic Facebow with Quick Lock Toggle System

Whip Mix is excited to introduce the Quick Lock Toggle System for the Denar^® Slidematic facebow.  The quick lock toggle system allows you to quickly, easily and accurately transfer the proper maxillary relationship from your patient to the articulator. It is detachable, allowing you to use the facebow on the next patient, helps prevent rotation of the bite fork and documents the patients bite record by tightening just the knob. Both the quick lock toggle assembly and the current transfer jig assembly fit the Slidematic facebow.

The quick lock toggle assembly fits most Denar^®, Hanau™ and Whip Mix articulators.