Trend Exploration, Inc. (OTC.PK: TRDX)
TRDX, Inc. TRDX is a holding company focused on building a leading holding company for medical and bio tech products and services.
EDK will be an acquired subsidiary and first acquisition of TRDX. Their main focus from EDK is the Emergency Dental Kits.
Created by a dentist for his patients to get through those inconvenient times when you or your family member may have a dental emergency... and can't reach a dentist.
Whether you're traveling, on vacation, boating, participating in sports, or at home and simply can't reach a dentist, EDK is there to provide you with safe, temporary relief.
What are Dental Emergency Kits Used For?
Lost or broken fillings
Loose crowns or bridges
Minor toothaches
Broken or cracked dentures
Orthodontic irritation
Currently EDK has two Emergency Dental Kits available for Purchase
Mini Kit - Only $12.95
Includes: Temporary Cement, Temporary Filling, Toothache Drops, Dental Wax, Denture Repair Material, Cotton, Gauze, Dental Floss, Gloves, Tweezers and Illustrated Instruction Manual. Packaged in a convenient, waterproof, non- breakable carrying case
Deluxe Kit - Only $19.95
Includes: Two of each: - Temporary Cement, Temporary Filling, Toothache Drops, Dental Wax, Denture Repair Material, Cotton, Gauze, Tweezers, Dental Floss, Gloves and Illustrated Instruction Manual. Packaged in a Deluxe Carrying Case.
New Leadership
Trend Exploration, Inc. recently announced the appointment of Dr. Jan Stahl as a director of the Company.
Dr. Stahl brings 30 years of experience in the medical and dental products industry to TRDX. From his experience leading companies to consulting on start ups Dr. Stahl will be key to the development and growth of the Company. Dr. Stahl will also serve as a consultant to the Company and will immediately begin developing business opportunities and securing acquisitions for TRDX.
Medical and Dental Supply Industry Overview
The U.S. medical and dental instruments and supplies industry is a diverse and technologically dynamic field, consisting of five specific industry sectors. These five sectors are surgical and medical instruments, surgical appliances and supplies, dental equipment and supplies, X-ray apparatus and tubes, and electromedical equipment. For the first time, this chapter also includes sections covering ophthalmic goods (SIC 3851), and used and refurbished medical equipment.
The medical supply industry is about 12,000 companies strong with combined annual revenue of approximately $78 billion. These companies produce instruments, apparatus, and the medical supplies that are used in hospitals and doctor's offices. Major products range from surgical and medicinal instruments like syringes, hypodermic needles, and catheters to surgical appliances and supplies such as dressings, sutures, and dental devices. The industry is also responsible for the production of lab equipment and furniture as well as ophthalmic goods (glasses and contact lenses).
Industrial supplies in this market are all specifically ordered for their unique properties to support the production of clean and safe medical supplies for use in saving lives and treating ailments. A CAD library of extensive models and blueprints ensures high quality and precision manufacturing to meet specifications with an extremely low failure rate.
Material Requirements
The number one requirement for products used for the medical supply industry is sterility. Beyond the workers themselves utilizing facemasks and latex gloves, the machinery itself must be kept clean and free of germs and bacteria. The end products of the medical supply industrial process must also conform to this requirement, and will often be a polished type of steel or smooth plastic for optimal use in a sterile environment.
Currently, the global dental market was valued at $16 billion with a 4 to 6% predicted annual growth. Of this, the US is responsible for 40%, with Europe a close second at 30%. Consumables make up 75% of this market and equipment 25%, according to industry contacts and Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. estimates.
