Pro-Dex, Inc.

Type: Public
On the web: http://www.pro-dex.com
Employees: 115
Employee growth: (4.2%)

Pro-Dex is responsible for that high-pitched whirring sound at the dentist's office. The company designs and manufactures rotary drive systems used in the dental and medical instrument industries. Its motors are used in instruments for arthroscopic, cranial, dental, orthopedic, and spinal surgery. It also markets its own line of dental handpieces under the Micro Motors brand. Other brands include Oregon Micro Systems. Pro-Dex also develops miniature pneumatic motors and motion control systems for industrial manufacturing, and scientific research industries. In addition to manufacturing, Pro-Dex also offers repair services on its products.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending June, 2011:
Sales: $27.1M
One year growth: 16.8%
Net income: $2.6M

Officers:
Chairman: William L. Healey
CEO and Director: Mark P. Murphy
CFO: Harold A. (Hal) Hurwitz

Competitors:
Covidien
Luminary Micro
Moog