Avista Capital-backed Solmetex, a manufacturer and supplier of amalgam separators and other waste compliance products, completed the acquisition of DryShield, a manufacturer of dental products dedicated to equipping dentists. Financial terms were not disclosed. "This is a transformational time for Solmetex and the addition of DryShield to our platform will ensure growth and expansion into other technology areas where we believe Solmetex will be successful. We will continue to deliver excellent customer service, and high-quality, reliable products to all of our business partners and the patient populations they serve. I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with the team to execute our future growth plans," Gene Dorff, Solmetex CEO.