About Us
Founded 40 years ago in the heart of the Scottish textile industry by experts in thread technology, Peri-dent quickly established a reputation as a leading manufacturer of dental floss.
Forty years on, we are a trusted partner to global, regional and national brands, working in collaboration with them to design, manufacture and supply the full range of interdental oral care products.
Our Journey
Our journey began in 1986 as a joint venture with Jordan AS and has since grown into a business with three production sites near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, while retaining our head office in Galashiels, Scotland.
1986
Peri-dent Ltd is established and commences trading from factory base in Scotland.
1991
Peri-dent Ltd becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Jordan AS, following the establishment of their relationship in 1988.
2004
Increasing demand led to a factory extension in Galashiels to increase production capacity.
2010
Peri-dent Star Sdn. Bhd is established, a joint venture between Peri-dent Ltd and Star Plastics.
2011
Peri-dent announces the opening of a factory in Malaysia where production will be based, marking a milestone in the company's growth.
2012
Norwegian conglomerate Orkla ASA acquires Jordan AS.
2016
Peri-dent becomes part of the 'Home and Personal Care' division of Orkla. A second factory in Malaysia is opened, specialising in injection moulding and components.
2022
Peri-dent transfers from the 'Home and Personal Care' division to the 'Health' division within Orkla.
2024
A third factory is opened, purpose-built for the production of the 'Flosser' range.
Our People
Our experienced team operates between our UK and Malaysian sites, bringing together a wealth of knowledge, talent, and shared capabilities across both locations.
Our UK office is responsible for the majority of non-manufacturing operations, leading in areas such as account management, supply chain management, marketing, and accounting. 100% of our production is based in Malaysia, with these sites also providing extensive support to the UK team in areas such as innovation, new product development, and logistics.
Our Reach
Over the years, as we’ve grown and strengthened our production capabilities, we’ve built close relationships within the oral care industry, allowing our products to be distributed worldwide. The expertise across the company also enables us to maintain high standards of quality, efficiency, and responsiveness.
We now have partners across six out of the seven continents, supporting a truly global reach.
