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A-dec, also known as Austin Dental Equipment Company, is a private dental equipment manufacturing and retail company that was founded in 1964 by a couple; Ken and Joan Austin. The company is headquartered in Newberg, Oregon, and has over time generated an estimated $200 million in revenue, with over 800 employees. The company has a passion for providing support and encouragement to those in need and therefore raises funds for workers annually. The company provides dental equipment products that include dental chairs, lights, stools, systems, hand-pieces, cabinets, mechanical rooms, and infection control services, among others. Jobs are available at A-dec for machinists, assemblers, stock handlers, QA test calibration technicians, and upholsterers, among others. Employees at the company enjoy benefits that include paid time off, competitive pay, vision, dental, and health plans, tuition reimbursement, bonuses, and self-improvement opportunities. The company offers various free dental education services to those willing to learn.

Company - Private
$100M to $500M
Large
Multiple locations
Medical Equipment Manufacturers
1964
Scott Parrish

Departments

What departments A-dec employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation81.4%
Engineers18.6%
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Professional experience

Professional Growth

How many years of experience do A-dec employees have before joining?
Years of experience at A-dec: Newcomers: 18%, Experiencers: 19%, Experts: 14%, Veterans: 49%. A-dec employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Professional Growth

Where did A-dec employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before A-dec: Blount International, Climax Portable Machine Tools, Comcast. Typical A-dec employees have worked at Blount International.
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Blount International
Climax Portable Machine Tools
Comcast

Professional Growth

What industries did A-dec employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of A-dec: Niche Manufacturers, Computer Manufacturers, Machinery Manufacturers, Appliance & Electric Manufacturers, Food & Beverage Retailers. A-dec employees most likely come from a Niche Manufacturer
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Professional Growth

Where did A-dec employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at A-dec: Small: 32%, Medium: 12%, Large: 56%. Most A-dec employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

Educational background

What did employees at A-dec study?
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Top educational institutions

Where did employees at A-dec study?
George Fox University
Oregon State University
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Employee data

Professional Growth

How long do people stay in a role at A-dec?
Time employed at A-dec: <1: 6%, 1-3: 15%, 4-8: 33%, 9-13: 16%, 14-20: 14%, 20+: 16%. Most A-dec employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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Culture & Values

How does A-dec rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at A-dec: 73.1% Male and 26.9% Female. Age ratio at A-dec: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 28%, 31-40: 31%, 41-50: 23%, 51-60: 13%, 60+: 5%. A-dec rates - 3.1% less female than the industry average. Most A-dec employees are 31-40, which is on par with
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Career advancement

Professional Growth

How does A-dec rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at A-dec: high. A-dec ranks high for career advancement which is above the industry average.
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Professional Growth

What companies do A-dec employees go on to work at?
Future employers of A-dec: ADEC, Boeing, Corvilla, Inc., DentalEZ Group, George Fox University. People who work at A-dec most typically go on to work for the ADEC.
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ADEC
Boeing
Corvilla, Inc.
DentalEZ Group
George Fox University