Henry Schein sales meeting

MELVILLE, New York--Henry Schein, a distributor of health-care products and services to office-based practitioners, hosted a fifth annual national sales meeting for the company’s Special Markets Division at Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel and Spa in Orlando, Fla. To read more about Henry Schein, go to Henry Schein.Henry Schein’s Special Markets Group is focused on serving the needs of dental and medical customers in corporate and institutional settings, including schools, community health facilities, emergency medicine and sports medicine environments, student health centers; and other government and private institutions. In 2011, more than 125 Team Schein members and 75 of the company’s supplier partners participated in the Special Markets National Sales Meeting. The theme of the four-day event, “The Magic of Special Markets,” was tied to the Walt Disney World Resort where the meeting was held. The event included numerous presentations by Henry Schein executives, breakout sessions, supplier exhibits, and a presentation by the Disney Institute on its approach to providing customer service. This was highlighted by a guest appearance from Mickey Mouse. Supplier partners donated products from their exhibits at the meeting’s end to support the initiatives of Henry Schein Cares. “Our annual Special Markets national sales meeting is magic in that it provides an opportunity for Team Schein members and our supplier partners to learn from one another,” said Hal Muller, president, Special Markets Division, Henry Schein. “By interacting directly with our suppliers, we can be sure that our sales team has the best possible knowledge of the markets we serve and the products and services we offer.”In his keynote address, Stanley Bergman, chairman and chief executive officer of Henry Schein, underscored the company’s commitment to customers and other key constituencies. He reviewed the company’s growth and emphasized its commitment to social responsibility through Henry Schein Cares, noting that Henry Schein is one of Fortune’s World Most Admired Companies, ranking No. 1 in social responsibility in its industry. He also discussed several global influences, from changing demographics to technology, that are influencing the company and its markets.For more information, visit www.henryschein.com.To comment on this topic, go to community.pennwelldentalgroup.com/.More than 200 Team Schein Members and supplier partners participated in Henry Schein’s Special Markets National Sales Meeting held at Disney’sGrand Floridian Hotel.-more-Page 3About Henry Schein, Inc. Henry Schein, a Fortune 500® company and a member of the NASDAQ 100® Index, is the largest distributor of products and services to office-based health care practitioners. The Company is recognized for its excellent customer service and highly competitive prices. The Company's five businesses – Dental, Medical, Animal Health, International and Technology – serve more than 700,000 customers worldwide, including dental practitioners and laboratories, physician practices and animal health practices, as well as government and other institutions.The Company operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, which provides customers in more than 200 countries with a comprehensive selection of more than 90,000 national and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 100,000 additional products available as special-order items. Henry Schein also provides exclusive, innovative technology offerings for dental, medical and veterinary professionals, including value-added practice management software and electronic health record solutions.Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein employs more than 14,000 people and has operations or affiliates in 25 countries. The Company's net sales reached a record $7.5 billion in 2010. For more information, visit the Henry Schein Web site at www.henryschein.com.