Over the course of 89 years, Henry Schein, Inc. has frequently reinvented the organization to meet customer needs, taking advantage of new technologies and tapping into burgeoning markets.

Below are some of the changes that Henry Schein has undergone and innovations we have introduced over the course of eight decades.  Scroll down and see the Blue Highlighted  sections relevant to our New Zealand operations.

 1932

Henry Schein is founded by Henry and Esther Schein as a storefront pharmacy in Queens, NY; 2 TSMs.

Jay Schein becomes Chairman and CEO of Henry Schein, Inc., beginning a new period of record growth and prosperity for the Company.

Henry Schein acquires:  Zahn Dental

Henry Schein acquires:

·  Sullivan Dental Products

·  Dentrix Dental Systems

·  Caligor

Henry Schein acquires:

·  Regional Healthcare (Australia and New Zealand)  

·  Arcona (Canada)

· Meer Dental (U.S.)

·  Heiland (Germany)

· GIV (U.S.)

·  Colonial Surgical (U.S.)

· Hager Dental (Germany)

Henry Schein acquires:

·  Demedis(Germany),  KRUGG(Italy), Barton-Cyker Dental Supply (U.S.)

Henry Schein acquires:

·  Ash Temple (Canada), 

·  Halas Dental (Australia)  (Now known today as Henry Schein Australia)

· Shalfoon Brothers (New Zealand)  (Now known today as Henry Schein New Zealand)

Henry Schein acquires:

·  NLS Animal Health,  Darby Medical Supply,  Island Dental,  Darby Dental Laboratory Supply, Provet Holding AG (Switzerland)

The same year, Henry Schein acquires:   W & J Dunlop Ltd, ·  Animal Health Company in the U.K and also Software of Excellence International Ltd.  Dental Software Company in the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. (Now known as Henry Schein One) 

Henry Schein acquires: Minerva Dental Limited, supplier of dental consumables and equipment in the U.K.

·  Ortho Organizers (Manufacturer and Distributor of a Full Line of Orthodontic Products headquartered in Carlsbad, California)

·  Noviko (Leading distributor of veterinary supplies in the Czech Republic)

·  DNA Anthos Impianti (Is the Italian distribution arm of Cefla Dental, a leading manufacturer of dental equipment)

·  Medka (A full-service provider of medical consumables, equipment and technical services primarily to physicians headquartered in Berlin, Germany)

  2010

·  Henry Schein and Butler Animal Health Form Butler Schein Animal Health

·  Henry Schein Announces Agreement to Acquire Provet Holdings Limited

·   Henry Schein Enters Fast-Growing Dental Market in Turkey

  2011

·  Henry Schein publishes its first catalog in China and opens its first distribution center in China

·  McAllister Software Systems and ImproMed, two leading veterinary software companies, become part of Butler Schein Animal Health

·  Henry Schein acquires Sogim Grimouille, a full-service dental provider in France

·   Alpha Scientific, a provider of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical and laboratory products, becomes part of Henry Schein

  2012

·  Named one of Ethisphere Institute's 2012 World's Most Ethical Companies

·  Ranked #10 in the Barron's 500

·   Henry Schein enters Thailand through Accord Dental

  2013

·  Henry Schein once again named one of Ethisphere Institute's 2013 World's Most Ethical Companies

·  Henry Schein Ranks #296 in Fortune 500® Ranking of America's Largest Companies

·  Henry Schein enters Poland through definitive agreement with Medivet S.A.

·  Henry Schein Establishes Presence In South Africa With An Investment In The Dental Warehouse

·   Dentrix® G5, Dentrix Perio Chart add-on and Dentrix Mobile recognized by DentalTown; Dentrix Ascend™ recognized by Dental Products Report's Top 100 edition as one of the Top 5 Upgrades and Innovations of 2013 and Viive®, Henry Schein's practice management solution for Mac computers, received the Pride Institute's Best of Class award in emerging technology

  2014

·  Henry Schein Strengthens Its European Dental And Technology Businesses Through Acquisitions of Five Companies From Arseus

·  Henry Schein Expands Dental Laboratory Distribution Business With Acquisition Of Lincoln Dental Supply

·  More than 17,000 Team Schein Members

·  Henry Schein Ranks #292 in Fortune 500® Ranking of America's Largest Companies

·   Henry Schein and Supplier Partners Donate More Than $1 Million in Protective Equipment to Help Prevent Spread of Ebola

  2015

·  Henry Schein partners with Canine Companions for Independence, Inc. to deliver “Henry Schein Cares-Canine Companions Puppy Raiser Care Packages” to veterinarians whose customers raise Canine Companions puppies

·  Henry Schein Ranks #287 in FORTUNE® 500 Ranking of America's Largest Companies

·  Henry Schein acquires scil animal care, enters Malaysia

·  Henry Schein once again named one of Ethisphere Institute's 2015 World's Most Ethical Companies

·  Selected by S&P Dow Jones Indices to join the S&P 500®

·  Included on the FORBES List of America’s Best Employers 2015

·   Henry Schein Earns Top Marks in 2016 Corporate Equality Index

  2016

·  Henry Schein named one of Ethisphere Institute 2016 World's Most Ethical Companies

·   Henry Schein Ranks #268 in FORTUNE® 500 Ranking of America's Largest Companies

  2017

·  Henry Schein Ranks #243 in FORTUNE® 500 Ranking of America's Largest Companies

·  Henry Schein named one of Ethisphere Institute 2017 World's Most Ethical Companies

·  Team Schein opens Nasdaq in celebration of the 15th annual Give Kids A Smile Program

·  Henry Schein enters Brazilian animal health market with Investment In Tecnew

·  Henry Schein completes acquisition of a majority interest In Dental Cremer

·  Henry Schein wins the Bronze Bulldog Media Relations Award for Best Issue/ Cause Advocacy Campaign for support of the Give Kids A Smile program

·   Stanley Bergman, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Henry Schein, Inc. Selected as CEO of the Year by Chief Executive Magazine:

  2018

·  Henry Schein Acquires Majority Interest In ABASE, A Distributor Of Veterinary Health Care Products In Sao Paulo, Brazil

·  Henry Schein, Inc. Named One Of The 2018 World's Most Ethical Companies® By The Ethisphere Institute For The Seventh Time

·  Henry Schein Commits $250,000 In Health Care Products To America's Dentists Care Foundation In Support Of Free Oral Health Care For People In Need

·  Henry Schein and Internet Brands Form Joint Venture To Deliver Integrated Technology To Enhance Dental Practice Management

·  Henry Schein To Spin Off And Merge Its Animal Health Business With Vets First Choice, Creating An Innovative Approach To Advancing Veterinary Care (Henry Schein Veterinary Business ProVet in New Zealand to be divested)

Henry Schein Rises To #238 On The FORTUNE 500®

  2019

·  Henry Schein To Expand Its Medical Group With Acquisition Of North American Rescue

·  Henry Schein Earns Top Marks In 2019 Corporate Equality Index

Henry Schein Completes Spin-Off Of Global Animal Health Business   (Henry Schein Veterinary Business ProVet in New Zealand divested)

  2020

·  Henry Schein Earns Top Marks in 2020 Corporate Equality Index for Fifth Consecutive Year

·  Henry Schein Opens Nasdaq in Celebration of 18th Annual Give Kids A Smile® Program

·  Henry Schein Forms Joint Venture With Casa Schmidt to Serve Dental Professionals in Spain and Portugal

·  Henry Schein Launches COVID-19 Resource Center to Help Dental and Medical Professionals Navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic

·  Henry Schein Named to Fortune® Magazine's 'Change the World' List

·  The Dentists Supply Company and Henry Schein Inc. form new entity to better serve members of organized dentistry

·  ADEA, Henry Schein and FEMA Join Forces on Mask Donation for U.S. Dental Schools and Programs

·  Henry Schein Launches the "Wearing is Caring" Campaign

·  Henry Schein Celebrates 25 Years as a Publicly Traded Company

  2021

·   Henry Schein Named to Fortune 'World's Most Admired Companies' List for 20th Consecutive Year·