Founded in 1877, Patterson Companies Inc. is a leading specialty distributor serving the dental, companion-pet veterinary and rehabilitation supply markets throughout North America. It offers products, such as burs, cements, denture material, X-ray mounts, impression material, orthodontics, vaccines and veterinary supplies, to name a few. Additionally, the firm provides labels, light bulbs, office supplies, pins, posts as well as safety products. Apart from these, it supplies soaps, lotions, toys, postcards and greeting cards. Patterson Companies Inc. also carries out various technical as well as office design services.