Astra Tech AB, a company in the AstraZeneca group, is a global leader in dental and healthcare (urological and surgical) products, services and support. Astra Tech headquarters are located in Mölndal, Sweden, with production facilities in Sweden and North America. The company is represented globally by 16 subsidiaries and selected local distribution partners. Astra Tech has 2,200 employees worldwide and the revenue in 2009 was $506 million. Astra Tech Dental provides products and services to the dental implant market which is expected to deliver strong growth in the forthcoming years as technology enhancements, clinical outcomes, and improved customer service allow for greater penetration and above average growth when compared to other areas of the medical technology market. Astra Tech Dental operates in the premium segment of the dental implant market. Astra Tech Healthcare operates predominantly in the intermittent urological catheter market. This market has benefited from increasing use of intermittent catheterisation due to improved infection control and overall ease of use. Based on current estimates, this market is expected to continue to expand in line with historical solid single digit growth rates. Other products within Astra Tech Healthcare are a range of high-quality, branded, advanced single-use medical devices focused on surgeons needs. About AstraZeneca

Company was acquired by Dentsply International Inc.