Friday, March 5, 2010

Setting the Stage for the CenterPoint Experience

Spring 2010 is drawing near, which means Benco Dental will soon be cutting the ribbon and opening the doors of North America's largest dental equipment showroom. CenterPoint is receiving equipment as Benco Dental Service Technicians from all over the country have traveled to Pittston, Pennsylvania, installing dental equipment in most of the 25 fully functional operatories at CenterPoint. While some operatories are already complete, there's still plenty of work to be done, including completing CenterPoint's one-of-a-kind digital imaging suite.


Progress thus far on the digital imaging suite, which will soon contain 13 digital 2D and 3D imaging units.




In-progress DentalEZ operatories



Hu-Friedy's interactive display amid several soon-to-be-completed operatories.



A Pelton & Crane Stericenter.



A Pelton & Crane Operatory with Helios operatory light and rear cabinetry layout

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Coming Soon...North America's Largest Dental Equipment Showroom

After a year of anticipation, Benco Dental is now on the precipice of opening North America's largest dental equipment showroom. This week, Benco installers began working at CenterPoint, preparing several of the 25 operatories that will soon be open for dentists all over the country to come and "test drive" equipment prior to making the practice-changing investment. Here's a look at some of the progress.

Aside from equipment, doctors can view design and layout options

Manufacturers have provided the latest trends and designs

Installers will consistently be visiting CenterPoint to complete installation

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Improvement Never Stops

Our move to CenterPoint is almost 100% complete. With just a few departments left to move, we have an update of what everyone's new digs look like. Take a look through and see how drastically things have changed!!



Here's just part of the over 2 miles of conveyor in the CenterPoint warehouse. The large object on the right is a piece of the trash compacting system.







The warehouse mezzanine is fully stocked.






The Call Center hasn't missed a beat during the move.








The Purchasing Department hard at work







The social hub of CenterPoint, the fully catered cafeteria







Deb Hammaker in one corner of Culture and People...







...and Becky Clouse in the other.








The new, spacious Creative Department





Thanks again to Sharon Fiorini who got her exercise marching around CenterPoint and getting everyone's photo.

As the last few departments move, we'll have their photos up too. Thanks for checking in!

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Benco In The News

There's a nice article in today's issues of the Citizens' Voice and Scranton Times Tribune about our move to CenterPoint. You can catch it on page 3 of the Citizens' Voice, in the Business Section of the Times Tribune or online by clicking here. Enjoy!

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

On The Move (Finally)

The day is finally here and the whirlwind has begun. Department by department, Benco headquarters is transitioning into CenterPoint. Already in place are the Finance and TIS departments, filling their corner of the second level office area. Here's some shots of the nearly completed building.

As always, thanks to Sharon Fiorini for the photos and click on them to enlarge. Enjoy.....




Since November 15th, we've been receiving stock at the CenterPoint warehouse.





Beginning in December, CenterPoint went operational and was shipping orders out.






New technology in the warehouse, like an updated supply management system has streamlined a once cumbersome task.








Still under construction is our new, stylish lobby, which will feature a light-up Benco sign and a comfortable waiting area for visitors.









One of these fine-looking chairs might just be yours! The chairs not yet delivered are being stored in the Marketing area.





More first level offices. This area belongs to Marketing and Purchasing.






This is a look at what the first level cubicles look like. This particular area is for visitors needing private work areas.






The humble beginnings of the refrigerator area in the new cafeteria






Fully installed, the sinks and microwaves make up a roomy, comfortable kitchen area for associates.






One of the more unique aspects of CenterPoint, here is the Internet Commons where any associate can access the Internet on break times.






Here's the finance department unpacking and settling into its new dwellings





Here's a look at the TIS department all unpacked and getting right down to business






Here's another look at the finance department with the new working space completely set up.

Friday, December 4, 2009

11 Days Left....

We're less than two weeks away from the move to CenterPoint and the finishing touches are being completed. We have a ton of great photos for you below. You'll get a fresh look at the completed cafeteria as well as progress shots of both office levels, the building exterior and the warehouse. As always, thanks to Sharon for the photos and click to enlarge. Enjoy.....

Exterior

Cafeteria



Upstairs Offices

The Elevator's Installed!




First Floor Offices





Warehouse




Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Now It's Official

Today CenterPoint became Benco's. The new building was christened with the installation of the giant tooth that has resided outside Big Ben since 1989. The monument entitled "Little Soldier" was originally created in New York City as a symbol of the strength and courage needed for healthy teeth. Below are some pictures (courtesy of Sharon) of how "Little Soldier" was transported.

To get another look at the tooth's move, tune into Channel 16's evening newscast. They sent a crew up to capture the tooth on the move.