Charlotte, NC (September 13, 2024) – The Zabel Companies (“Zabel”) is pleased to announce its recent partnership with Golden Ceramic Dental Lab (“GCDL” or the “Company”). Based in Prospect Heights, IL, GCDL is a leading full-service dental laboratory specializing in implants, removables, crowns and bridges, orthodontics, digital dentures, clear aligners, and sleep solutions.

GCDL manufactures custom dental prosthetic appliances for dental support organizations, group practices, and independent dentists across the United States. GCDL provides its customers with a one-stop solution, offering quality products crafted using the latest materials, backed by fast turnaround times and best-in-class customer support. With the ability to produce both analog and digital prosthetics, GCDL ensures that every dental practice has flexibility and access to the most advanced solutions available.

“Zabel’s approach aligned perfectly with our vision as we searched for the right partner to drive GCDL’s future success,” said Ben Topaz, CEO of GCDL. “Their deep understanding of family businesses and strong history of helping companies achieve robust growth made them an ideal match for our company and employees. Together, we are committed to maintaining superior customer service, investing in technology and our people, and driving sustainable growth.”

“GCDL’s commitment to quality, industry-leading turnaround times, and dedicated customer service, coupled with their technology-driven approach and ambitious team, made this partnership a natural fit,” said Rich Jones, Partner at Zabel. “We are delighted to partner with Ben and the GCDL team and are eager to build upon the Company’s success and support continued growth.”

The GCDL transaction represents Zabel’s second platform investment in 2024 and eighth niche manufacturing sector investment.

Mesirow Investment Banking served as exclusive financial advisor to GCDL.

About Golden Ceramic Dental Lab

Based in Chicago, IL, GCDL is a full-service dental laboratory that manufactures custom dental prosthetics for dental support organizations, group practices, and independent dentists nationwide. GCDL offers a diverse product line such as implants, removables, crowns and bridges, orthodontics, digital dentures, clear aligners, and sleep solutions among other products. The Company’s website can be found at www.gcdl.net.

About The Zabel Companies

Based in Charlotte, NC, The Zabel Companies is an investment firm dedicated to partnering with management teams to invest in privately held companies over the long term within the niche manufacturing, value-added distribution, and outsourced business services sectors. Zabel brings a patient and flexible approach to investing in and growing high quality businesses. Whether through a buyout, recapitalization, or injection of growth capital, Zabel’s strategy is to work closely with management teams to grow businesses and build value for all parties involved. For more information, visit www.zabelcompanies.com or contact one of the Zabel professionals below.