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Mitsui Chemicals to buy US dental materials maker for $900m

Mitsui Chemicals, a Japanese chemical producer, plans to acquire Ultradent Products, a major U.S.-based dental materials manufacturer, for approximately $900 million. This acquisition is described as Mitsui Chemicals' largest to date and is part of its strategy to expand its presence in the U.S. market.

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Mitsui Chemicals plans to enlarge its footprint in the substantial U.S. market through the acquisition. (Photo by Nozomi Okubo)

EMI OKADA

June 13, 2026 00:49 JST

TOKYO -- Mitsui Chemicals will purchase major U.S.-based dental materials manufacturer Ultradent Products for roughly $900 million under plans announced Friday, marking the Japanese chemical producer's biggest acquisition to dae.

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Mitsui Chemicals to buy US dental materials maker for $900m

Mitsui Chemicals, a Japanese chemical producer, plans to acquire Ultradent Products, a major U.S.-based dental materials manufacturer, for approximately $900 million. This acquisition is described as Mitsui Chemicals' largest to date and is part of its strategy to expand its presence in the U.S. market.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the acquisition without using loaded language, one-sided sourcing, or omission of context. It provides a neutral summary of the deal and its significance for Mitsui Chemicals, without apparent bias or editorializing.